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Top Rai Valley hotels

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Impeccably clean and lovely rooms. Great location.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

The Hotel Nelson
Cant recommend highly enough
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Picton Beachcomber Inn
pretty view from balcony - very efficient and helpful front desk
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Very nice hotel and room. Friendly & helpful staff. Location is within a 5 minute walk to several restaurants and stores, 5-10 minute walk to large grocery store, and 10-15 minute walk to main bus depot. Overall, a very good stay!
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel
How quiet it was, especially on a Saturday night
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Tides Hotel
Great staff and superb location
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
The owners were very helpful and accommodating.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers
The staff were great, the room and bathroom were clean, it was a friendly place and I would stay again
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Edit Picton
Convenient
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Rai Valley Hotel & Travel Guide\n
There's only a limited number of hotel options close to Rai Valley's heart. Make sure you book when you can if you'd like to stay central.
The closest Travelocity-listed room is the Retiro Park Lodge, New Zealand, which is located 12 miles (20 kilometers) from the downtown precinct of Rai Valley. Instead, you might try the Okiwa Bay Lodge, located in New Zealand, which is 15 miles (24 kilometers) outside of the city center.
3 miles (5 kilometers) outside of the center of Rai Valley, you will come across the Mount Richmond Estate. The Bluemoon Lodge is positioned 9 miles (14 kilometers) away. Some other possible places to stay are the Havelock Motel and Motor Lodge and the The Sounds Retreat.
When you have some spare time, you might like to discover more of the sights of South Island. Travel around South Island's old towns and cathedrals. Lovers of the great outdoors can also take the time to admire its beaches. In this fascinating part of New Zealand adventurous visitors might also enjoy snowboarding.
30 miles (46 kilometers) away from Rai Valley, you will reach Blenheim, which is where you can spend a few hours exploring St Clair Winery and Pollard Park. Blenheim places to base yourself include the The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation and Angel Luxury Lodge. For another option, stay in Picton, 20 miles (34 kilometers) east of Rai Valley, where you can choose from the Escape To Picton and Asure Jasmine Court Motel. The Edwin Fox and Mabel Island are some more popular sites to check out should you visit Picton.
Consider spending an afternoon enjoying the thrills and spills with other spectators at a community game. Westpac Stadium can be found 60 miles (97 kilometers) to the east of Rai Valley. Travelocity users who like the idea of locating a hotel in the neighborhood, make a reservation in the Ohtel or Boulcott Suites.
Nelson Airport is a closeby gateway for air travel, and is located 20 miles (36 kilometers) from central Rai Valley. Nearby hotels include Kershaw House Boutique Accommodation and Saxton Lodge.
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