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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

Tilson

CA $115

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.

A modern two-story house with a large front lawn, a covered patio, and a clear blue sky.

2. Eden's Edge Lodge

Riwaka

Marco

CA $103

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A beach with clear skies and gentle waves.

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

3. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby

Anonymous traveller

CA $148

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in microwave, and a large window offering a view of the landscape.

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

4. Avalon Manor Motel

Motueka

Iain

CA $114

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.

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

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.

5. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

Motueka

ATHOL

CA $141

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher. There is a small table and chairs in the adjacent room.

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

6. Queen Street Studios

Richmond

Geoff

CA $127

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 room with a large bay window overlooking a park with picnic tables and greenery.

7. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

Gabrielle

CA $99

CA $114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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 pathway leading through a garden with banana trees and a house in the background.

8. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Motueka

Brent

CA $73

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

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

9. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

Rachel

CA $186

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

10. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

Alison Walter

CA $80

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

11. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

Richmond

Mike

CA $71

CA $83 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, large windows, and a parking area.

A motel with a sign indicating it is vacant, a stone wall, and a fence.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a sliding door to a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, green and white bedding, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

12. Gladstone Motel Nelson

Richmond

Lauren

CA $127

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

A swimming pool with a slide and a wooden deck.

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

13. Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Motueka

Grant

CA $103

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and outdoor seating.

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

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

14. Saxton Lodge

Stoke

Jo-Anne

CA $142

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

A modern room with a glass table, a chair, a dining table, and a view through a window with curtains.

A modern, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

15. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Karla

CA $122

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A residential driveway leading to a house with a pool.

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

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a kitchen area, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a green field and mountains.

16. Parkside Motel

Richmond

Kirk

CA $150

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a hillside with buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, a lamp, and a floral wall.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

17. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Diane

CA $87

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a wood-burning stove, and a cozy seating area with a bookshelf and a pink sign.

A house with a balcony, surrounded by a fenced garden with various plants and a clear view of the landscape.

A wooden shelf with various kitchen items, including a red kettle, glass jars, and wicker baskets labeled with numbers.

18. The Pear Orchard Lodge

Hope

Jason

CA $175

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

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

A kitchen with wooden benches, a stove, and a view of the outdoors.

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

19. Happy Apple Backpackers

Motueka

Harwinder

CA $73

CA $84 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

A table with a bowl of salad, a glass of white wine, a can of beer, and a plate of fries, overlooking a body of water with boats and trees.

20. Kaiteriteri Reserve Cabins

Kaiteriteri

Simona

CA $55

CA $64 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Top Dovedale Hotel Reviews

Beaches Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Just Wonderful"

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great locale"

Bridge Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice backyard and perfect location in the town centre"

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The toilets and showers were clean, the cabin as well. Friendly staff. There was no jug to boil some water and the bed was rather soft and bouncy. Parking available but the carparks were quite narrow."

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!"

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 🙂"

More cheap stays in Dovedale

Bridge Backpackers

8 Bridge St Nelson Nelson

CA $56

CA $64 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (175 reviews)

Tasman Bay Backpackers

10 Weka Street Nelson

CA $61

CA $71 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

59 Rutherford St Nelson

CA $73

CA $84 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

includes taxes & fees

Happy Apple Backpackers

500 High St Motueka Nelson

CA $73

CA $84 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (71 reviews)

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

55, Whakarewa Street Motueka

CA $73

CA $85 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)

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)

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 $64 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. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

2. Eden's Edge Lodge

3. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

4. Avalon Manor Motel

5. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

6. Queen Street Studios

7. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

9. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

10. Harbourside Nelson

11. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

12. Gladstone Motel Nelson

13. Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

14. Saxton Lodge

15. Beaches Nelson

16. Parkside Motel

17. Tides Hotel

18. The Pear Orchard Lodge

19. Happy Apple Backpackers

20. Kaiteriteri Reserve Cabins

Top Dovedale Hotel Reviews

Beaches Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

Bridge Backpackers

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Palazzo Motor Lodge

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

More cheap stays in Dovedale

Bridge Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

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