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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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Central Rakaia Home
Rakaia Canterbury
Stay at this vacation home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby.
Methven Resort
51 Main St Methven Canterbury
The price is AED 262 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
AED 262
AED 302 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (159 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff but TV wasn't usable as channel signal kept breaking up and therefore was un-watchable.
Reviewed on 6 March 2026
Hotel Ashburton
11 Racecourse Road Ashburton
The price is AED 282 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 282
AED 324 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ashburton. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (496 reviews)
The place was exceptional and the food was great in the hotel restaurant. We will definitely stay again when we come back to New Zealand.
Reviewed on 7 March 2026
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.
Central Rakaia Home
Rakaia Canterbury
Stay at this vacation home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby.
Coronation Park
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! (174 reviews)
Chalet was ok but extra bed meant the big bed was too tight to the wall so no bedside table for glasses, etc. Shower not great. There was a very noisy group of boys behind us but they did stop at 21:00 so not too unreasonable I suppose. Hot water instant and good. Lot of flies around in this ...
Reviewed on 21 February 2026
Opuke Crash Pad, enjoy Resort Facilities, Opuke Hot Pools, Ski Field.
Methven Canterbury
Stay at this apartment in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
We had a great stay. It’s a very nice place conveniently located near the Opuke hot pools. The host was very communicative and friendly. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 5 March 2026
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.
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