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

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

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

1. Atlantis Backpackers

71.5 km from Wairau River

Yu Chen

₩49,028

₩56,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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.

Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.

2. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

57.2 km from Wairau River

Ian

₩93,871

₩107,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 bedroom with a bed, a chair, a standing fan, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

3. Top of the Town

70.6 km from Wairau River

Ashley

₩100,348

₩115,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 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 compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and refrigerator. A small sink and a countertop are also visible.

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

4. Colonial Motel

58.3 km from Wairau River

Wendy

₩99,387

₩114,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

A two-story hotel with a balcony and a sign indicating it is the Harbour View Motel.

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.

5. Harbour View Motel

71.6 km from Wairau River

Joanne

₩99,818

₩114,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 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.

A well-maintained garden with a dining area featuring wicker chairs and a table set for two.

6. Antares Homestay

50 km from Wairau River

Thomas

₩151,956

₩174,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

7. Broadway Motel

71.3 km from Wairau River

Carl

₩98,402

₩113,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dining table, and two black chairs.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a framed cityscape picture on the wall.

8. Jasmine Court Motel

71.4 km from Wairau River

Yuuma

₩114,684

₩131,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

A compact living space with a dining area, a kitchen, and a living room with a leather sofa and a red pillow.

9. Centre Court Motel

57.1 km from Wairau River

Janet

₩131,242

₩150,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar/lounge in the background.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, glasses, and a cash register.

A modern building with a sloped roof, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a restaurant and bar.

10. Scenic Hotel Marlborough

57.3 km from Wairau River

Cherie

₩98,402

₩113,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden dresser, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A motel with a row of rooms, each with a window and a door. There are outdoor chairs and a small planter with flowers.

A room with a wooden floor, a white table with two chairs, a bed with a white mattress and pillows, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom.

11. Bings Motel

57.3 km from Wairau River

John

₩99,387

₩114,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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.

12. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

75.1 km from Wairau River

John

₩95,569

₩109,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A marina with boats, a grassy area, and a building with balconies.

13. Picton Beachcomber Inn

71.6 km from Wairau River

Martin

₩95,569

₩109,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A room with a dining table set for four, a television, a cabinet, a sofa, and a chair.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a kettle.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a blue umbrella.

14. Sennen House

70.6 km from Wairau River

Susan

₩211,669

₩243,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A hotel room with a red leather sofa, a wooden table, a bed with a white headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A well-maintained garden with a wooden bench, a small tree, and a variety of plants.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a painting of a giraffe, and a wall-mounted sign.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a low hedge and a white building with a flat roof.

15. Grove Park Motor Lodge

58.2 km from Wairau River

Karla

₩127,425

₩146,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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.

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

A white RV with a blue stripe, a small potted plant on the ground, and a window reflecting a building and trees.

16. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

70.9 km from Wairau River

Darren

₩46,722

₩53,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a built-in air conditioner, a small refrigerator, a sink, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a window with curtains, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A building with a blue staircase, a small garden with white and pink flowers, and a fence in the background.

17. ASURE Phoenix Motor Inn

55.5 km from Wairau River

Daniel

₩94,550

₩108,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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.

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

18. French Fields NZ

50 km from Wairau River

Bronwen

₩334,494

₩384,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

19. Lugano Motor Lodge

57.3 km from Wairau River

Brent

₩117,232

₩134,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A swimming pool surrounded by colorful flowers and a well-maintained lawn.

A kitchen with a stove, oven, and sink, wooden cabinets, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A well-maintained garden with various flowering plants and neatly trimmed hedges.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a red chair.

20. Middle Park Motel

55.9 km from Wairau River

Diane

₩130,966

₩150,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Wairau River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Atlantis Backpackers	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Top of the Town	9.6 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
Colonial Motel	9.6 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Harbour View Motel	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Wairau River Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location . Rooms are spotless and well presented"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"close to bus hub"

Beaches Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Our sunny, upstairs 1 bedroom unit was spacious and clean. The jet bath and kitchenette were great. There appears to be enough parks for each unit. We were within walking distance to a few restuarants and 3 fast food places. The host made us aware of some road noise in the front units. So if you are a light sleep request a quiet room. The unit was exactly like the photos. We would stay here again."

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, bed was comfy. Had a great pub across the road also where I had dinner."

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend this place, it’s lovely. Well located with clean, comfortable rooms and quality amenities."

Saxton Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Good staff and good service. Wonderful accommodation"

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"While the property is well presented and the rooms and housekeeping very good, the same cannot be said about the staff. The front desk reception staff member spent over 10 minutes on a phone call before acknowledging my presence (and another guest checking in at the same time) and providing the room key. The staff in general around the property seem very ambivalent - customer service is certainly not part of their mantra."

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"I just stayed here one night on my way from Picton to Franz Joseph. 2 hour car ride from the Ferry. My ferry was late so the staff made arrangements for me get my key as I arrived after hours. Electric blanket was a nice touch."

The Beachcomber Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"So convenient to the beautiful Sandy beach and a large selection of activities. Great shopping from Nelson to Richmond. Well priced and very helpful and friendly staff😘"

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 Saxton Lodge.

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Wairau River?

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Our top choices for Wairau River hotels

1. Atlantis Backpackers

2. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

3. Top of the Town

4. Colonial Motel

5. Harbour View Motel

6. Antares Homestay

7. Broadway Motel

8. Jasmine Court Motel

9. Centre Court Motel

10. Scenic Hotel Marlborough

11. Bings Motel

12. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

13. Picton Beachcomber Inn

14. Sennen House

15. Grove Park Motor Lodge

16. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

17. ASURE Phoenix Motor Inn

18. French Fields NZ

19. Lugano Motor Lodge

20. Middle Park Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Wairau River

Top Wairau River Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Motor Lodge

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Beaches Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

The Sails Nelson

Saxton Lodge

The Hotel Nelson

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

The Beachcomber Hotel

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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