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Hotel Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road Ashburton
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$64 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$74 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Ashburton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (481 reviews)
Good one night stay sleep well bed must be good Cheers DG

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Hotel Ashburton
Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel

3.5 out of 5
770 East Street Ashburton
$83 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$96 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Ashburton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay here with 3 family groups. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The garden, trampoline and bbq area were excellent. We all felt really well catered for in a lovely garden setting and spotless rooms.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Taylors Motel
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Central Rakaia Home

Central Rakaia Home

Rakaia Canterbury
Stay at this vacation home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby.
Central Rakaia Home
Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
Stay at this campground in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)
It was good handy to town

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Coronation Park
Brinkley Resort

Brinkley Resort

2.5 out of 5
43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Brinkley Resort
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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.

Popular places to visit

Salmon World

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Salmon World during your trip to Rakaia. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Salmon World

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Rakaia is a quiet little town that is a nice stopover while traveling the South Island. That being said, there are limited options for dining and shopping in Rakaia.

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