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Our top choices for Rai Valley hotels

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

1. Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly team, great service, and a hassle-free stay every time. Definitely my go-to place in town."
Australia
Diane
The price is ￥9,248
￥10,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Tides Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with curtains, and a view of buildings and hills.

2. Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (519 reviews)
"Great staff."
Australia
Angela
The price is ￥13,873
￥15,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Quest Nelson
A waterfront property with a two-story house featuring a balcony, a swimming pool, and a rocky shoreline.

3. Harbourside Nelson

Harbourside Nelson
4.0 star property
Port Nelson
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (704 reviews)
"Great location, good ammenities including washer&dryer. Helpful staff and almost adjacent to an excellent restaurant and bar."
Australia
Barry
The price is ￥14,497
￥16,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Harbourside Nelson
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.

4. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,438 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Convenient location to town"
New Zealand
Nathan
The price is ￥9,248
￥10,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

5. Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (633 reviews)
"Warm clean and close to everything"
Australia
Sandra
The price is ￥11,359
￥13,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Palazzo Motor Lodge
A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

6. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (252 reviews)
"Good location for our trip. Nice and clean room. Reception staff very helpful."
Australia
Nicole
The price is ￥14,199
￥16,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Beaches Nelson
A woman lying on a bed reading a book in a room with a large window and a view of greenery outside.

7. The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Room was great but would of been good to at least have had a microwave. Love that had the restaurant right there. Great food and staff"
Australia
Marg
The price is ￥13,260
￥15,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Hotel Nelson
A breakfast tray with a croissant, fruit preserves, and two glasses of champagne on a white table in a modern hotel room with a view of a cityscape.

8. The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (754 reviews)
"Very modern, clean room. Staff very helpful and friendly on checkin. Excellent kitchen facilities and extras"
Australia
Lynne
The price is ￥15,953
￥18,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
The Sails Nelson
A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.

9. Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge
5.0 star property
Stoke
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (449 reviews)
"Great place to stay and the food at restaurant is fantastic"
Australia
Jo-Anne
The price is ￥14,398
￥16,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Saxton Lodge
A room with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring a table with chairs, a wicker sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

10. The Wheelhouse Inn

The Wheelhouse Inn
3.5 star property
Britannia Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (240 reviews)
"Nice view"
Singapore
GERALDINE HUEY YING
The price is ￥21,849
￥25,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
The Wheelhouse Inn
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

11. The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (695 reviews)
"Had a great stay, I booked this room as it had a sauna & spa. Will book again on my travels. Comfy bed also."
Australia
Jeremy
The price is ￥12,830
￥14,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
The Beachcomber Hotel
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

12. Greens Motel

Greens Motel
3.5 star property
Annesbrook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (243 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥14,566
￥16,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Greens Motel
A tropical resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains.

13. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Lodge
4.0 star property
Lochmara Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (108 reviews)
"Magical property with friendly staff and super comfortable rooms. "
United States
Lesli
The price is ￥18,613
￥21,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Lochmara Lodge
A modern house with a deck overlooking a beach, featuring outdoor furniture and a table with wine glasses.

14. Parautane Lodge

Parautane Lodge
5.0 star property
Todds Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing! Incredible view from the hot tub"
United States
YENNEDY
The price is ￥34,335
￥39,485 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Parautane Lodge
A dining table set with chairs, a view of a town and hills in the background.

15. Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646 reviews)
"Easy location parking and food onsite"
New Zealand
Jason
The price is ￥19,260
￥22,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

16. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (914 reviews)
"Was wondering stay, specially booked for 2 nights was amazing"
Australia
Gurwinder
The price is ￥20,732
￥23,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
A modern house with a balcony, large windows, and a dining area.

17. Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (374 reviews)
"It was quiet and within walking distance of downtown and a few restaurants very friendly place"
United States
Michael Diana
The price is ￥18,342
￥21,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Century Park Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a clock, and artwork on the walls.

18. Tudor Lodge Motel

Tudor Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (230 reviews)
"Lovely clean and spacious room, comfy bed and all the key amenities on the room and kitchen. The owner was super friendly and helpful, would recommend to friends and family"
Australia
Natasha
The price is ￥10,289
￥11,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Tudor Lodge Motel
A room with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden table, and two pendant lights.

19. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
4.5 star property
Tahunanui
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (280 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Wendy
The price is ￥11,204
￥12,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of a car and a fence.

20. Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only

Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
3.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (180 reviews)
"Great place"
New Zealand
Jodi
The price is ￥11,732
￥13,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Apex Motorlodge - Adults Only
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Stay near popular Rai Valley attractions

Rai Valley Pioneer Cottage

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Rai Valley Pioneer Cottage in Rai Valley. Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area.
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Top Rai Valley Hotel Reviews

A modern hotel room with a large central dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
Nelson City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic hotel make sure you like it earlier we had a surprise stop and that you couldn’t check in
United States
Gabrielle
Reviewed October 3, 2026
Palazzo Motor Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Rai Valley?

Relax and Enjoy - Waterfront Bach in Ngakuta Bay: You might want to consider this vacation home rental near Rai Valley, which is located by the ocean and has a patio, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Rai Valley.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rai Valley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Rai Valley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Rai Valley?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Rai Valley, head over to our customer service page.

What is the best hotel near Woodbourne Airport (BHE)?

Willow's Green is a popular 3-star B&B featuring free breakfast and free WiFi. It's located a short 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Woodbourne Airport. Other good options within close proximity to the airport include Stonehaven Homestay Bed and Breakfast and Blackley House B&B.

What is staying in Rai Valley like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Rai Valley has to offer including the cafes, riverfront, and parks. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its restaurants. There are 472 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Rai Valley.

What should I do while I'm visiting Rai Valley?

A favorite place to visit is Rai Valley Pioneer Cottage. You'll also find Centre of New Zealand Monument and Founders Heritage Park in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Rai Valley guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Rai Valley?

The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 47°F. Average annual precipitation for Rai Valley is 61 inches.

What's the best place for a stay in Rai Valley?

Located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the heart of Rai Valley, The Hotel Nelson is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your stay in the area are Tides Hotel and Edit Picton. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Rai Valley.