St. Arnaud

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Landscape of Lake Rotoiti in St Arnaud, Nelson National Park, South Island, New Zealand
Landscape of Lake Rotoiti in St Arnaud, Nelson National Park, South Island, New Zealand
Lake Rotoiti, Tasman Region, Saint Arnaud, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
Landscape of Lake Rotoiti in St Arnaud, Nelson National Park, South Island, New Zealand
A Kiwi friend recommended this spot, and I'm glad he did.  One of the unique things you can do is stand on the dock and watch the eels writhing around in the lake. Creepy, but interesting!

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Alpine Lodge

Alpine Lodge

3.5 out of 5
75 Main Road St. Arnaud
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$146 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$168 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Arnaud. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (481 reviews)
Great hot tub on site, perfect after hiking

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Alpine Lodge
Stargazer's Cabin

Stargazer's Cabin

Saint Arnaud Tasman
Stay at this cabin in St. Arnaud. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great host, very friendly, good communication. The location is peaceful and private, a short drive into St. Arnaud and the trailheads.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Stargazer's Cabin
Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud.

Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud.

St. Arnaud Tasman
Stay at this vacation home in St. Arnaud. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Simply gorgeous. Very well thought out space. Exceptionally clean. Very warm. Enjoyed the local walks, down by the lake is suitable for pram. A little temporary baby proofing would be required by guests if the baby could crawl- which would be doable without bringing anything extra. Luckily our baby ...

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud

Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud

St Arnaud Tasman
Stay at this vacation home in St. Arnaud. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Lovely property
Very relaxing

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud
Stargazer's Cabin

Stargazer's Cabin

Saint Arnaud Tasman
Stay at this cabin in St. Arnaud. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great host, very friendly, good communication. The location is peaceful and private, a short drive into St. Arnaud and the trailheads.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Stargazer's Cabin
Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud.

Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud.

St. Arnaud Tasman
Stay at this vacation home in St. Arnaud. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Simply gorgeous. Very well thought out space. Exceptionally clean. Very warm. Enjoyed the local walks, down by the lake is suitable for pram. A little temporary baby proofing would be required by guests if the baby could crawl- which would be doable without bringing anything extra. Luckily our baby ...

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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