Title: Rakaia Travel Guide: Best of Rakaia, Canterbury Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rakaia](https://expedia.co.uk/Rakaia-Hotels.d6272395.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rakaia](https://expedia.co.uk/Rakaia-Holiday-Rentals.d6272395.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Rakaia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rakaia.d6272395.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rakaia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rakaia.d6272395.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rakaia Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Rakaia Things to do - Top hotels in Rakaia - Top Holiday 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 holiday home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=111780890&PinnedHotelID=111780890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272395) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=111780890&PinnedHotelID=111780890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272395) ![Methven Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58450000/58441600/58441513/7dc5f026_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Methven Resort 51 Main St Methven Canterbury £64 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (150 reviews) Very helpful and friendly staff. Upgraded on arrival. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=58441513&PinnedHotelID=58441513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272395) ![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 £45 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this campsite in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews) Nice accommodation, friendly staff Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=899704&PinnedHotelID=899704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272395) [See all 87 properties in Rakaia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%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 holiday home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 campsite in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews) Nice accommodation, friendly staff Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 Stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf ... 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 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Methven-Hotels-Brinkley-Resort.h106045697.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rakaia](https://expedia.co.uk/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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While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salmon-World-Rakaia.d6307001.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Rakaia Glaciers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178083/c17ec124-37ac-4b9f-862a-db08614901dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rakaia Glaciers £1,806 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rakaia-glaciers.a3178083.activity-details) [See all activities in Rakaia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rakaia.d6272395.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Rakaia ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app