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A lodge with a prominent mountain backdrop, a large entrance, and solar panels on the roof.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with a table and chairs, a lounge area with sofas, and a large wooden wall with a mounted deer head.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense forest.

1. Alpine Lodge

40.7 km from Wairau River

Karen

P4,278

P4,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.

A room with a green wall, a map, and a cat sitting by the door.

A room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A kitchen with a person cooking, a window with a painting, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. Atlantis Backpackers

71.5 km from Wairau River

Yu Chen

P2,124

P2,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of a building outside.

A two-story house with a visible staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by various potted plants and flowers.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

3. Colonial Motel

58.3 km from Wairau River

Finesse

P4,306

P4,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A garden with hydrangea bushes in blue and purple.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A swimming pool with a person relaxing on a lounge chair.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle. There is a dining table with a vase of flowers and a bowl of lemons. A television is visible in the background.

4. Antares Homestay

50 km from Wairau River

Thomas

P8,612

P9,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lavender fields.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.

A large house with a garden in front, surrounded by lavender fields.

A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a white cabinet.

5. French Fields NZ

50 km from Wairau River

Bronwen

P14,780

P16,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

A stone structure with a rectangular opening, surrounded by greenery and a parking lot with cars.

A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.

An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

6. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

57.2 km from Wairau River

Wendy

P5,152

P5,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a white microwave, a television mounted on the wall, and a bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread.

A residential street with a modern house, a concrete pathway, and a large tree.

A narrow corridor with a wooden fence on one side and a white door on the other. There is a small table and chairs in the center, and a potted plant with pink flowers at the end of the corridor.

7. Top of the Town

70.6 km from Wairau River

Ashley

P4,347

P4,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A motel with a sign indicating 68 Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge.

A row of trees with apples along a sidewalk.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

8. Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge

58.4 km from Wairau River

Kathryn

P4,723

P5,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.

Two people sitting on wooden stools on an outdoor patio with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

9. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

70.9 km from Wairau River

Darren

P2,550

P2,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor dining area with a round table and wooden chairs, a bottle of wine, and a plate of food.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a window overlooking a red fence.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a window.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability.

10. Aston Court Motel Blenheim

58.4 km from Wairau River

Barry

P5,114

P5,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A wooden table with two wine glasses, a blue chair, and a view of a lake with boats and greenery in the background.

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn in front, set against a backdrop of hills and a starry night sky.

A marina with boats docked at wooden piers, surrounded by mountains.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two white pillows, and a striped pillow. There are two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

11. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

75.1 km from Wairau River

John

P5,827

P6,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A house with a porch, a bay window, and a front door.

A garden with various flowers and trees, a wooden building with a green roof, and a clear sky.

A spacious living room with leather furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

12. The Jolly Poacher Retreat

61.3 km from Wairau River

Martin

P11,470

P13,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A terrace with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a cruise ship in the background.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a prominent building labeled "EDWIN FOX".

13. Harbour View Motel

71.6 km from Wairau River

Willie

P5,060

P5,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a lush garden and a tree bearing fruit.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a picnic table, and a small table with a drink.

A motel named Montana Lodge with a sign indicating 50+ channels and a vacancy sign.

14. Montana Lodge Motel

58.6 km from Wairau River

Antony

P3,726

P4,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina and mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a potted plant, a nightstand, and a view of a marina and mountains.

A dining table with a view of a marina and boats, set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

A hotel with a view of a marina, a grassy lawn, and a parking area.

15. Picton Beachcomber Inn

71.6 km from Wairau River

Prabodini

P3,864

P4,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a river and a modern building.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with a glass of wine, and a view of a landscaped garden and mountains through large windows.

A bar area with a counter displaying beer taps and a sign for 'Speight's'.

A spacious indoor area with leather sofas, tables, and chairs. There are large windows with views of the outside.

16. Waterfront Motels

57.8 km from Wairau River

Rhonda

P5,106

P5,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a street and mountains.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

17. Broadway Motel

71.3 km from Wairau River

Peter

P6,103

P7,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A green and white van parked in front of a building with a tree and two people sitting on a bench.

A reception area with a glass door, a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a motivational quote on the wall.

18. Centre Court Motel

57.1 km from Wairau River

Aroha

P6,863

P7,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A fountain with a central column and water jets, surrounded by a pool. In the background, there are trees, a lawn, and buildings.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a small office area.

A building with a balcony, a tree, and a field of poppies.

A living room with a glass table, two chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Lugano Motor Lodge

57.3 km from Wairau River

Brent

P5,713

P6,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, a TV, and a bed.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a window with a view of the street.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a chair, and a small table.

A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

20. 171 On High Motel

57 km from Wairau River

Ashley

P4,999

P5,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Wairau River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Alpine Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 498 reviews	View
Atlantis Backpackers	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Colonial Motel	9.8 Exceptional 223 reviews	View
Antares Homestay	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
French Fields NZ	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View

Top Wairau River Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed one night at Palazzo Motor Lodge, but we absolutely loved it! Everything was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and very well cared for. The lovely lady who checked us in was an absolute standout. She was incredibly warm, helpful, and genuinely friendly — within minutes it felt more like chatting with someone we’d known for years than checking into a motel. That kind of genuine hospitality makes such a difference, especially when you’re traveling. Our room was quiet, comfortable, and had everything we needed. You can tell a lot of care goes into this place, and we only wish we could have stayed longer. Such a wonderful find in Nelson. We would happily stay at Palazzo again and absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting!"

The Hotel Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"The meals were excellent we had crispy chicken and salad twice it was tht good 👍"

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Great location, clean and tidy units. Public spaces are well maintained. Sometimes the wifi is not so good."

Harbourside Lodge

8/10 Good

"Beautiful view of the harbour and a simple but nice apartment with a king bed and a sitting area with foldout couch. Worked well for 4 people overnight. Breakfast was a nice continental with yogurt, juice, cold cereal w/ many toppings, and toast. It was a very short stay but I would return"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, helpful staff, close to town, everything you need"

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

8/10 Good

"My only negative is about privacy in room. There are curtains on the windows of course but the door is pretty much see thru into the room when any light is on at night"

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place, has a villa vibe to it. Easy and smooth checkin. Glad I chose this stay 🙂"

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, great location"

Other attractions near Wairau River

Red Hill

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Red Hill during your travels in Mt Richmond Forest Park. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Mount Richmond

9.2/10 (17 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Richmond during your travels in Mt Richmond Forest Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Gordon's Knob

8.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gordon's Knob during your travels in Mt Richmond Forest Park. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Fossil Ridge Winery

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Fossil Ridge Winery during your travels to Richmond. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Richmond Mall

8.6/10 (264 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Richmond Mall during your stay in Richmond. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson.

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Pic's Peanut Butter World

Enjoy an outing to Pic's Peanut Butter World during your stay in Nelson. While in this quaint area, you can savor the bars and restaurants.

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McCashin's Brewery

8.4/10 (17 reviews)

You can take time to visit McCashin's Brewery during your travels to Nelson. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wairau River?

Wairau River is located in an area that travelers like for its wineries. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

What's the best place to stay near Wairau River?

The Hotel Nelson is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from Wairau River. Other good choices in the area include Tides Hotel and Quest Nelson.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Wairau River.

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Our top choices for Wairau River hotels

1. Alpine Lodge

2. Atlantis Backpackers

3. Colonial Motel

4. Antares Homestay

5. French Fields NZ

6. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

7. Top of the Town

8. Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge

9. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

10. Aston Court Motel Blenheim

11. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

12. The Jolly Poacher Retreat

13. Harbour View Motel

14. Montana Lodge Motel

15. Picton Beachcomber Inn

16. Waterfront Motels

17. Broadway Motel

18. Centre Court Motel

19. Lugano Motor Lodge

20. 171 On High Motel

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Top Wairau River Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge

The Hotel Nelson

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Harbourside Lodge

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

The Sails Nelson

Other attractions near Wairau River

Red Hill

Mount Richmond

Gordon's Knob

Fossil Ridge Winery

Richmond Mall

Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

Pic's Peanut Butter World

McCashin's Brewery

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