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Our top choices for Rakaia Gorge hotels

Two wine glasses on a table with a mountain view in the background.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A bar area with wooden bar counter, stools, and a wine rack.

1. Ski Time Lodge

Ski Time Lodge
10.8 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Crossley
₹7,236
₹8,379 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ski Time Lodge
A modern building with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden entrance.
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.
A large, multi-story building with a stone facade and multiple windows, surrounded by grassy fields and trees.

2. Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
8.9 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Sara
₹15,896
₹18,281 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
A room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, a leather sofa, and a wooden table.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window with curtains, a wooden table, and a fireplace.
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.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, a brick fireplace, and a large window.

3. Snow Denn Lodge

Snow Denn Lodge
11.4 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Nigel
₹5,417
₹6,351 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Snow Denn Lodge
A bar area with multiple taps, a stone wall, and a view of the restaurant in the background.
A bar area with a polished wooden counter, a bartender, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and picnic-style benches, covered by black umbrellas with the logo "MACS".
A room with a large window, a wooden railing, and a patterned hanging light fixture.

4. The Brown Pub

The Brown Pub
11.2 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Bridget
₹4,091
₹4,813 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Brown Pub
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 nightstand with a lamp, a window with a view of a mountain and greenery.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

5. Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments
10.8 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Michelle
₹8,576
₹9,974 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Methven Motels & Apartments
A snowy residential street with a house featuring a snowboard sign on the door.
A house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a snow-covered landscape.
A wood-burning stove with a visible fire, a brick wall, and a wooden door.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a bulletin board with papers and notices.

6. Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel
11.6 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Liam
₹5,151
₹5,924 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel
A large, two-story house with multiple windows and a porch, illuminated by warm interior lighting.
A wooden deck leading to a house with a large open door, a small outdoor table, and a stack of firewood.
A room with wooden paneled walls, a large mirror, a chalkboard with a welcome message, a vase of flowers, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a fruit bowl.

7. Gunyah Country Estate

Gunyah Country Estate
8.5 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
jenny
₹8,942
₹10,432 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Gunyah Country Estate
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 spacious room with a view of the outdoors, a staircase with a railing, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

8. Methven Resort

Methven Resort
11.6 km from Rakaia Gorge
United States
Timothy
₹7,398
₹8,508 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Methven Resort

9. The Blue Pub

The Blue Pub
11.2 km from Rakaia Gorge
United States
Gregg
₹4,219
₹4,852 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
The Blue Pub
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 modern living room with a blue carpet, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a cow-print bean bag.

10. Abisko Lodge

Abisko Lodge
11.5 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Joanne
₹7,153
₹8,226 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Abisko Lodge
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Compare popular hotels close to Rakaia Gorge

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Two wine glasses on a table with a mountain view in the background.
Ski Time Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
436 reviews
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A modern building with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden entrance.
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
9.6
Exceptional
185 reviews
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A room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, a leather sofa, and a wooden table.
Snow Denn Lodge
9.2
Wonderful
61 reviews
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A bar area with multiple taps, a stone wall, and a view of the restaurant in the background.
The Brown Pub
8.8
Excellent
117 reviews
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A two-story house with a balcony, a satellite dish, and a staircase leading to the second floor.
Methven Motels & Apartments
9.0
Wonderful
284 reviews
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Top Rakaia Gorge Hotel Reviews

Coronation Park

Coronation Park

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was exactly as described. Perfect."
Wendy 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Coronation Park
Abisko Lodge

Abisko Lodge

8/10 Good
"Good location"
Joanne 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Abisko Lodge
Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"We had the 2 bedroom suite. Was great having a lounge. Really good value for that price!"
Denise 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Methven Motels & Apartments
Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets

Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely location."
Michelle 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets
The Brown Pub

The Brown Pub

10/10 Excellent
"Great spacious rooms - good traditional accommodation! Well worth a visit!"
Bridget 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Brown Pub
Ski Time Lodge

Ski Time Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great restaurant on site."
Crossley 3-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Ski Time Lodge
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

10/10 Excellent
"Apart from a few dead flies on the window sill this was an amazing place. For not that much more than a double bed"
Ben 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
Springfield Motel

Springfield Motel

10/10 Excellent
"This was the warmest welcome I have had at an accommodation. The room was Cozy and freshly renovated. Love the spa bath. Felt like we were staying at a friends place while on a ski trip. Great location for the club fields. It’s a gem of a place."
james 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Springfield Motel
Mount Hutt Motels

Mount Hutt Motels

10/10 Excellent
"Spacious, well laid out with lovely furnishings, warm, everything we needed"
Ngaio 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Mount Hutt Motels

Other attractions near Rakaia Gorge

Salmon World

8.6/10 (9 reviews)
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.
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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 exploring the galleries in 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 travellers like for its restaurants. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 Ski Time Lodge and Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rakaia Gorge, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Rakaia Gorge.