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Hotel Ashburton
11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Ashburton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (459 reviews)
"Easy onsite parking and everything you need in one place. Very nice tiled bathrooms, although the water pressure could be better. Easy onsite parking and everything you need in one place. Have stayed before and would stay again."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Taylors Motel
770 East Street, Ashburton
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (347 reviews)
"Thank you Kay for looking after us. Fresh and cleaning looking and smell. So convenient to get around . Perfect!"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Ski Time Lodge
39 Racecourse Avenue, Methven
The price is RM334 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
RM334
RM385 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski lodge in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (391 reviews)
"Had a great stay here. Warm, cosy, clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast and great service in bar/restaurant. Handy to Mt Hutt for skiing or Opuke pools for relaxing. Make sure to book the pools in advance as limited number and book out fast."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025
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.

Brinkley Resort
43 Barkers Rd, Methven, Canterbury
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"Brinkleys was close to the pools and township and very clean but furnishings were somewhat dated and room was very small. It was great to have a shared washer/drier after being at the pools. Sad restaurant was not open as off peak"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Coronation Park
780 East Street, Ashburton
Stay at this 4-star campground in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"Everything was great."
Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Whitestone Cottages
3016 Methven Highway, Methven
Stay at this 4-star ski cottage in Methven. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Methven Golf Course and Opuke ...
Quiet and comfortable.
"We only stayed for one night but the Whitestone was quiet and contained all the amenities we required. Loved the gas fireplace that warmed us up on the wet stormy night we arrived."
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2018
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 life you'll find at Salmon World during your trip to Rakaia. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Things to do

From Methven: Hot Air Balloon Flight in Canterbury with Wine
RM974
per adult
80% of travellers recommend