Title: Visit Rakaia: Best of Rakaia Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Rakaia](https://expedia.ca/Rakaia-Hotels.d6272395.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rakaia](https://expedia.ca/Rakaia-Vacation-Rentals.d6272395.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Rakaia Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rakaia.d6272395.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rakaia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Rakaia.d6272395.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rakaia ## Travel Guide ## Visit Rakaia Things to do - Rakaia Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rakaia ![Central Rakaia Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111780900/111780890/1434a8b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central Rakaia Home Rakaia Canterbury Stay at this vacation home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby. 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(173 reviews) Nice accommodation, friendly staff Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=899704&PinnedHotelID=899704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272395) [See all 87 properties in Rakaia](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6272395) 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. ![Central Rakaia Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111780900/111780890/1434a8b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central Rakaia Home Rakaia Canterbury Stay at this vacation home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Rakaia-Hotels-Central-Rakaia-Home.h111780890.Hotel-Information) ![Coronation Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/899800/899704/6ec88e75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coronation Park 780 East Street Ashburton Stay at this campground in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews) Nice accommodation, friendly staff Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Ashburton-Hotels-Coronation-Park.h899704.Hotel-Information) ![Brinkley Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106045700/106045697/5b059cc6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brinkley Resort 43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (13 reviews) Upgraded to a 2 bedroom and was very comfortable. Impressed with staff, location and accommodation. Unfortunately due to the season the restaurant was mot open but plenty of food/restaurants in town just a short walk Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Methven-Hotels-Brinkley-Resort.h106045697.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rakaia](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6272395&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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