The Best Hotels Closest to Rakaia Gorge in for 2026

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Two wine glasses on a table with a mountain view in the background.

A bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and a wine rack.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A snow-covered lodge with a stone chimney, wooden exterior, and a large tree in the foreground.

1. Ski Time Lodge

10.8 km from Rakaia Gorge

Crossley

￥13,457

￥15,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, a leather sofa, and a wooden table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, a brick fireplace, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, and a view to the outside.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a mounted deer head, a wood-burning stove, and a view of mountains through the window.

2. Snow Denn Lodge

11.4 km from Rakaia Gorge

Nigel

￥9,206

￥10,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A bar area with multiple taps, a stone wall, and a view of the restaurant in the background.

A room with a large window, a wooden railing, and a patterned hanging light fixture.

A neatly made bed with white and pink linens, a floral wall decoration, and a window with floral curtains.

3. The Brown Pub

11.2 km from Rakaia Gorge

Bridget

￥7,301

￥8,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A two-story house with a balcony, a satellite dish, and a staircase leading to the second floor.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a gas stove, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with a view of a mountain and greenery.

4. Methven Motels & Apartments

10.8 km from Rakaia Gorge

Kris

￥14,374

￥16,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A snowy residential street with a house featuring a snowboard sign on the door.

A wood-burning stove with a visible fire, a brick wall, and a wooden door.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and chairs, surrounded by snow.

A house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a snow-covered landscape.

5. Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

11.6 km from Rakaia Gorge

Liam

￥8,274

￥9,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A covered outdoor area with a wooden roof, benches, and a building entrance with a sign.

A reception area with a reception desk, framed artwork, a clock, and a staircase leading to the bar area.

A modern building with a covered entrance, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

6. Methven Resort

11.6 km from Rakaia Gorge

Ange

￥13,234

￥15,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A building with outdoor seating and blue lights.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a sign listing amenities like affordable luxury apartments, a conference center, and a licensed restaurant.

A reception desk at Brinkley Resort with a map, brochures, and a framed fern decoration.

7. Brinkley Resort

10.7 km from Rakaia Gorge

susan

￥18,723

￥21,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A two-story building with a sign reading "ABISKO Lodge."

A hot tub with water lilies, a wooden fence, and a bench with towels.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a stack of firewood, a wooden table with a cheese platter, wine glasses, and a couch.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a TV displaying a scenic view, and various cultural masks on the wall.

8. Abisko Lodge

11.5 km from Rakaia Gorge

Joanne

￥11,489

￥13,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

9. The Blue Pub

11.2 km from Rakaia Gorge

Gregg

￥7,695

￥8,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern building with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden entrance.

A large, multi-story building with a stone facade and multiple windows, surrounded by grassy fields and trees.

A golf course with a river, forested areas, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

A golf course with a river, surrounded by forested hills and mountains.

10. Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

8.9 km from Rakaia Gorge

Sara

￥22,979

￥26,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Rakaia Gorge

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ski Time Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 437 reviews	View
Snow Denn Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 61 reviews	View
The Brown Pub	8.8 Excellent 119 reviews	View
Methven Motels & Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 286 reviews	View
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 23 reviews	View

Top Rakaia Gorge Hotel Reviews

Methven Resort

10/10 Excellent

"A good spot to stay before heading up to Mt Hutt the following morning."

Mt Hutt View - 3 Bedroom Apartment Terrace Downs

10/10 Excellent

"Great property in a great location for the entire family."

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"It’s basic but does the job. Warm bed, warm lounge, adequate kitchen, close enough to town and the vibes are all good. Could do with little lights by the individual beds so don’t have to have main light on, but not too much of an issue overall. Would stay again for cheap an convenient hostel close to ski field."

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

8/10 Good

"We stayed three nights there while skiing at Mount Hutt. It was the perfect place for our family during this adventure with an easy drive to the mountain in the morning. Our room was clean and well laid out, and we utilize the kitchen to save on having to go out for meals. One while the mountain was closed it was a quick easy driving to Christchurch for some other activities. I highly recommend staying here."

Ski Time Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Methven Motels & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hosts, super helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and spacious. Great location, short walk into town."

The Brown Pub

10/10 Excellent

"Great spacious rooms - good traditional accommodation! Well worth a visit!"

Mount Hutt Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious, well laid out with lovely furnishings, warm, everything we needed"

Brinkley Resort

8/10 Good

"Nice complex with good facilities but a bit compact so nowhere to store luggage. "

Other attractions near Rakaia Gorge

Salmon World

8.6/10 (9 reviews)

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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Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa during your travels to Methven. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

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Methven Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Methven at Methven Golf Course. Discover the area's mountain views and bars.

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Hororata Golf Club

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Glentunnel at Hororata Golf Club. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.

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Washpen Falls

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Washpen Falls during your travels in Windwhistle. Discover the area's mountain views and bars.

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Rakaia Gorge Walkway

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

You can take time to visit Rakaia Gorge Walkway during your travels to Windwhistle. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Trott's Garden

8.8/10 (23 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Trott's Garden, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Ashburton Aviation Museum

9.4/10 (25 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ashburton Aviation Museum in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rakaia Gorge?

Rakaia Gorge is located in an area that travelers like for its restaurants. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay close to Rakaia Gorge?

Methven Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and conference space. You'll find it 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Rakaia Gorge. Other good choices around the area include Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery and Ski Time Lodge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rakaia Gorge, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Rakaia Gorge.

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Our top choices for Rakaia Gorge hotels

1. Ski Time Lodge

2. Snow Denn Lodge

3. The Brown Pub

4. Methven Motels & Apartments

5. Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

6. Methven Resort

7. Brinkley Resort

8. Abisko Lodge

9. The Blue Pub

10. Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Compare popular hotels close to Rakaia Gorge

Top Rakaia Gorge Hotel Reviews

Methven Resort

Mt Hutt View - 3 Bedroom Apartment Terrace Downs

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Ski Time Lodge

Methven Motels & Apartments

The Brown Pub

Mount Hutt Motels

Brinkley Resort

Other attractions near Rakaia Gorge

Salmon World

Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa

Methven Golf Course

Hororata Golf Club

Washpen Falls

Rakaia Gorge Walkway

Trott's Garden

Ashburton Aviation Museum

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