Title: Rai Valley Travel Guide: Best of Rai Valley, Marlborough Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rai Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Rai-Valley-Hotels.d6343737.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rai Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Rai-Valley-Holiday-Rentals.d6343737.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Rai Valley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rai-Valley.d6343737.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rai Valley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rai-Valley.d6343737.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rai Valley Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Rai Valley Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6343737) - Top hotels in Rai Valley - Top Holiday Rentals in Rai Valley ![The Hotel Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3505400/3505320/85ae035d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hotel Nelson 40 Waimea Road Nelson £69 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) Very clean and proximity to city was great. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=3505320&PinnedHotelID=3505320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343737) ![The Boathouse Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111105700/111105698/6c9a20ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Boathouse Lodge 9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough £37 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (135 reviews) Place was so convenient for the ferry, it looks new compared to the other backpackers hostel across the road which is grubby Nicky was so helpful Inside the walls are new , carpet new and cleaned and the kitchen great, marvellous sitting lounge TV room too Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=111105698&PinnedHotelID=111105698&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343737) ![Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624400/9624321/e59fb4a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel 32 High Street (Main Street) Picton £76 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Picton ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (959 reviews) The room Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=9624321&PinnedHotelID=9624321&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343737) [See all 475 properties in Rai Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6343737) 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. ![Quest Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10460000/10454000/10453938/cecb0adc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Nelson 108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial Museum ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews) Very efficient toilets. Staff however could have helped us with our bags into the storage cupboard Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-Quest-Nelson.h10453938.Hotel-Information) ![DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5130000/5121600/5121560/6ed51d9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments 43-55 Trafalgar Street Nelson Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,400 reviews) It's quickly becoming our home away from home. Very convenient and a lovely place to stay. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-DeLorenzos-Studio-Apartments.h5121560.Hotel-Information) ![Beaches Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9230000/9224100/9224072/5a7969d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beaches Nelson 71 Tahunanui Drive Nelson Stay at this golf aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paddy's Knob Reserve and Burrell Park are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews) The stay was fantastic! Great location, lovely check-in staff, and the room was so comfortable! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels-Beaches-Nelson.h9224072.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rai Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6343737&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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Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area. 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