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A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a central island, and a refrigerator.

A terrace with a view of a vineyard, a wooden bench, and two chairs.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a dark roof, surrounded by vegetation.

1. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby

Anonymous traveller

CA $148

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a television, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

A two-story building with balconies, large windows, and a paved courtyard.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed with a view, and a sofa.

2. Avalon Manor Motel

Motueka

Iain

CA $112

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.

A wooden bar area with a beer tap, shelves of bottles, and a display case with pastries.

A rustic bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a sign indicating a 'Silence Court Sitting' area.

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

3. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

Gabrielle

CA $111

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

A pool area with a wooden deck, rope barrier, and potted plants.

A brick building with a pond in front, a wooden bridge, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

4. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

Tilson

CA $116

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern, single-story mobile home with a covered patio area, two chairs, and a small table.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with chairs, and a television.

A dining area with a round table, bar stools, and a view of the kitchen and outside.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

5. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

Richmond

Mike

CA $74

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There are two chairs and a table, and a door leading to another room.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and chairs.

6. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

Motueka

Kerry

CA $140

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.

A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A rural landscape with a clear sky, rolling hills, and a variety of vegetation.

7. Eden's Edge Lodge

Riwaka

Alexandra

CA $102

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a small countertop, and a dishwasher.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.

8. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

Barry

CA $110

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a large canopy.

A swimming pool with a slide and a wooden deck.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bench outside.

A modern building with a blue exterior, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area with plants.

9. Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Motueka

Grant

CA $101

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

10. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

Sandy

CA $210

CA $241 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A large, white, two-story house with a grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A hallway with a wooden console table labeled "OFFICE" and a mounted elephant painting.

A park with picnic tables, a swing set, and a pathway.

A room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

11. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Motueka

Brent

CA $43

CA $49 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with two chairs.

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

A courtyard with a round wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and white railings.

12. Queen Street Studios

Richmond

Geoff

CA $123

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.

A room with a large window, a table, chairs, and a floor lamp.

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

A spacious living room with a large window, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

13. Saxton Lodge

Stoke

Jo-Anne

CA $137

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A beach with clear turquoise water, people sunbathing, and a few surfers.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with ocean views, and hanging paper lanterns.

A compact kitchenette with a window, a microwave, and a sink.

A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

14. Kaiteriteri Reserve Cabins

Kaiteriteri

Simona

CA $57

CA $66 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a pool, a green lawn, and mountains in the background.

A modern multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a view of hills.

A residential driveway leading to a house with a pool.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

15. Parkside Motel

Richmond

Kirk

CA $148

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a colorful inflatable ring, and a building with large windows.

16. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

Anna

CA $94

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A room with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring a table with chairs, a wicker sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

A wooden house with a balcony overlooking a coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea and a small island.

A two-story wooden cabin with large windows, a balcony, and surrounded by dense forest.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a scenic view, a cozy seating arrangement, and a wooden ceiling.

17. The Wheelhouse Inn

Britannia Heights

Kate

CA $197

CA $226 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a small side table, and a potted plant.

A sign for Arcadia Motel advertising amenities like fully equipped modern studio apartments, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, free unlimited UFB WiFi, solar heated pool, guest laundry, and a guest select full package of sport and movie channels.

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

18. Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

Beverly

CA $96

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A row of yellow buildings with balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and mature trees.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small sink. There is a sofa in the adjacent living area and a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in microwave.

19. Greens Motel

Annesbrook

Mark

CA $132

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A neatly made bed with a white and brown blanket, two pillows, and a rolled white towel. A painting of a beach scene is on the wall, and a window with curtains is visible.

An outdoor patio area with a white table and blue chairs, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

A pool table with a blue felt surface, surrounded by green brick walls, a window with white curtains, and a pool cue rack.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bookshelf, and a dining area with chairs.

20. Happy Apple Backpackers

Motueka

Harwinder

CA $70

CA $82 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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Top Dovedale Hotel Reviews

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"We can highly recommend this motel. The Location is good, our room was really nice with an outdoor sitting area and great amenities, The host is a wealth of knowledge and is more than eager to share it."

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good value. Very clean and all amenities that you need. Great sized bed and comfortable. Near road , so was a bit noisey unfortunately."

Harbourside Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Trop bien situé. WoW"

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Regular visitor. Great as always. Staff helpful and friendly. Thanks Team."

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"My third time staying here and it is a very convenient location near the airport and conference facility."

Tides Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Funky and overlooks the estuary."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful amenities, helpful and informative staff, and nice extras make this an ideal stopover on the way north."

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

10/10 Excellent

"A great and cozy place to stay with a wonderful view to the beach. Breakfast was delicious. Jane at the front desk made our stay very special."

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay clean and comfortable. Thanks"

More cheap stays in Dovedale

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

55, Whakarewa Street Motueka

CA $43

CA $49 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)

Tasman Bay Backpackers

10 Weka Street Nelson

CA $55

CA $64 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

includes taxes & fees

Happy Apple Backpackers

500 High St Motueka Nelson

CA $70

CA $82 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (71 reviews)

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

59 Rutherford St Nelson

CA $76

CA $87 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

includes taxes & fees

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

80 Tahunanui Drive Nelson

CA $97

CA $112 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)

Bridge Backpackers

8 Bridge St Nelson Nelson

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8.2/10 Very good! (175 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What are the best family hotels in Dovedale?

For a family-friendly accommodation in Dovedale, the Dovedale Country Getaway- Tranquility & Farm Life is an excellent choice.This property, with a great 10.0 rating, offers a wonderful blend of relaxation and farm life, making it ideal for families. It provides a travel cot for little ones and features a kitchen, allowing for convenient self-catering. Guests can enjoy the mountain views and the hot tub, great for unwinding after a day of exploring. The location also offers easy access to mountain climbing and mountain biking activities.

What are the most romantic hotels in Dovedale for couples?

For a romantic escape in Dovedale, the Dovedale Country Getaway- Tranquility & Farm Life is an excellent choice for couples.This highly-rated property, with a superb 10.0 review score, offers a wonderful setting for a romantic break. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, soak in the mountain views, and experience the tranquility of farm life. The getaway also provides a kitchen, a patio, and a deck, superb for enjoying private moments together.

When is the best time to go to Dovedale?

The best time to go to Dovedale is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and dry.This period offers the most pleasant conditions for outdoor activities, particularly for exploring the Dovedale Boulders and enjoying the river. The days are long, making it ideal for hiking, picnics, and photography. Temperatures are typically comfortable, ranging from the low to mid-20s Celsius, superb for spending time outdoors.Couples looking for a scenic and active getaway will find this time particularly appealing. The warm weather allows for comfortable walks along the Dovedale Walk, leading to the impressive limestone formations. It's also a great time for a leisurely riverside lunch, enjoying the natural beauty without the chill of cooler seasons.For families, the summer holidays align perfectly with Dovedale's best weather. Children can safely explore the boulders and paddle in the shallower parts of the river.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Dovedale.

How much is the nightly rate at a Dovedale hotel?

Prices for hotels in Dovedale often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $49 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Dovedale hotels

1. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

2. Avalon Manor Motel

3. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

5. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

6. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

7. Eden's Edge Lodge

8. Harbourside Nelson

9. Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

10. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

11. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

12. Queen Street Studios

13. Saxton Lodge

14. Kaiteriteri Reserve Cabins

15. Parkside Motel

16. The Beachcomber Hotel

17. The Wheelhouse Inn

18. Arcadia Motel

19. Greens Motel

20. Happy Apple Backpackers

Top Dovedale Hotel Reviews

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Harbourside Nelson

Quest Nelson

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tides Hotel

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

More cheap stays in Dovedale

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Bridge Backpackers

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