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A row of single-story buildings with outdoor seating areas and flower beds.

A neatly made bed with a green blanket, white pillows, and a beige quilted cover. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small wooden stool.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a red sofa.

1. Culverden Court Motel

Culverden

Sofia

฿3,437

฿3,953 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a lamp.

A table set for two with wine glasses and a salt and pepper shaker, overlooking a scenic view with palm trees and yellow flowers.

A modern two-story building with large windows and a flat roof, situated in a grassy field with mountains in the background.

A modern house with a patio, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mountains in the background.

2. Braemar Lodge And Spa

Hanmer Springs

Tracy

฿4,031

฿4,636 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a bed.

A modern room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A modern building with a glass facade, a covered patio with outdoor seating, and a satellite dish.

3. Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs

Laylaa

฿1,317

฿1,515 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a console table, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and cabinets.

A multi-story building with a balcony on the second floor, labeled "Gateway Lodge."

A dining area with round tables set for a meal, each with white plates, cutlery, and clear glassware. A large vase with white flowers is placed on the center table.

4. Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Hanmer Springs

Robert

฿2,842

฿3,268 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hot tub with a view of mountains and palm trees.

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

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a grey sofa, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A stone building with a sloped roof, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees.

5. Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

Hanmer Springs

Samantha

฿2,560

฿2,944 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to a kitchen.

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, a water park with slides, and a surrounding area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A room with skylights, a TV displaying 'The Bourne Legacy', and a painting on the wall.

6. Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Springs

LUPING

฿3,491

฿4,015 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern house with a covered porch, a gravel driveway, and a well-maintained garden.

A residential area with houses, a large building with a green roof, and mountains in the background.

A wooden deck with a bench, a lattice railing, and a view of a parking area with cars and trees.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of a waterfall through a window.

7. Alpine Garden Motel

Hanmer Springs

Sandra

฿2,912

฿3,349 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs.

A snow-covered street with a sign indicating a speed limit of 5 km/h.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a patio table and chairs.

A street view with a row of houses, a stone wall with a sign for a motel, and a clear sky.

8. Settlers Boutique Motel

Hanmer Springs

Paul

฿3,044

฿3,501 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A covered outdoor area with a gravel path leading to a wooden structure, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A large, two-story building with a beige facade, multiple arched windows, and a central entrance with steps.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, potted plants, and umbrellas.

9. Edit Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs

Charlie

฿2,620

฿3,013 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A serene lake with ducks, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and houses.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate with cheese and grapes.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator.

10. The St James

Hanmer Springs

Lisa

฿3,771

฿4,336 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A scenic outdoor area with a gravel path, wooden posts, and a rope barrier.

A tented room with a wooden floor, a small round table, a chair with a cushion, a lamp, and a potted plant.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, toaster, and wooden shelves with kitchen utensils.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and greenery.

11. Hanmer Glamping

Hanmer Springs

Philip

฿6,387

฿7,345 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A landscaped garden with vibrant pink flowers, a street lamp, and a mountain backdrop.

A residential area with houses, a playground, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, two grey sofas, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

12. Spa Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs

Trish

฿3,100

฿3,565 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A room with a wooden ceiling, a staircase, a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a table.

A compact kitchen with a red countertop, a sink, wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a window above the sink.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden picnic table and two white plastic chairs.

13. Larchwood Motel

Hanmer Springs

Nigel

฿2,538

฿2,918 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a blanket, a nightstand with a lamp and a phone, and a window with blinds.

A Drifters Inn with a modern architectural style, featuring a prominent chimney, large windows, and a landscaped front yard with a hedge and a large rock.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and glass-fronted cabinets.

14. Drifters Inn

Hanmer Springs

john

฿2,895

฿3,330 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a painting, a window with curtains, and a view of trees outside.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a table, a clock on the wall, and a view of buildings through the window.

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

15. Aspen Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs

Barry

฿2,742

฿3,153 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A balcony with a view of mountains, a chair, and a table with a bottle.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a large mirror, and a view into the kitchen area.

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

A hotel room with a wooden desk, two chairs, a bed with a green quilt, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with colorful curtains.

16. Tussock Peak Lodge

Hanmer Springs

Christine

฿3,334

฿3,834 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A residential area with houses, a small road, and a park with benches.

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a wine bottle.

A modern living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a mirror.

17. ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

Hanmer Springs

฿2,649

฿3,047 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A wooden hot tub with two people inside, surrounded by lush greenery.

A snow-covered house with a chimney, windows, and a small tree in front.

A residential garden with a lawn, a pergola, and a variety of plants.

A room with a pool table, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned rug.

18. Cheltenham House

Hanmer Springs

Turner

฿3,917

฿4,505 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A potted plant on a table with a notebook and a red placemat.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a seating area with a TV.

A building with a brick facade, a large tree with white blossoms, and a well-maintained lawn.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, sink, and a small refrigerator.

19. Broadview Motel

Cheviot

Lawrence

฿2,521

฿2,899 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A wooden building with a porch, benches, and a garden with rocks and plants.

A wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a snow-capped mountain in the background.

A garden with a brick pathway leading to a building with a metal roof.

A room with wooden walls and a large window with curtains.

20. Alpine Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs

Jenny

฿2,810

฿3,232 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Top Waiau Hotel Reviews

Alpine Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful 😍 build with location."

The St James

10/10 Excellent

"The host was lovely, the room was well kept and very clean. The bed was blissful. The location is beautifully quiet and close to the township restaurants and activities. Undoubtedly, we will return to this peaceful haven."

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Booked in for 1 night but liked it so much we stayed for 2. Nice quiet room with lovely views of snow capped mountains and the sun streaming into our room in the afternoon to keep it warm"

Edit Hanmer Springs

8/10 Good

"The staff are very friendly here. Got a couple of free drink vouchers which were appreciated, and you can enjoy that drink by the fire in the dining room. Be aware the hotel has no elevator (which is very inconvenient) and the rooms don’t have air conditioning/heatpump. You need a degree to figure out how to operate the heater in the room, and I didn’t find it very good. If you visit in winter, I suggest taking the blanket out of the waredrobe and putting it on your bed as soon as you arrive. The wafer thin duvet & sheet won’t keep you warm. The bathrooms are also very old style (the hotel has a new name but has not been “upgraded”). That said, I found the shower really good and lovely big fluffy bath sheet towels which were amazing."

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely time, staff friendly and helpful. It was quiet, no loud noises late at night. The bed was very comfortable. We will recommend it to our friends."

Tussock Peak Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, warm, and great staff communication"

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Perfect for what we needed! Stayed before & will come again."

ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Was wonderful stay. Nice and close to pools and shops. Would stay here again."

Larchwood Motel

8/10 Good

"Dirty plate left in bedside cabinet upstairs Reception helpful"

More cheap stays in Waiau

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

200 Jack's Pass Rd Hanmer Springs

฿1,317

฿1,515 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (437 reviews)

Hanmer Backpackers

41 Conical Hill Road Hanmer Springs

฿1,898

฿2,183 total

4 Sept - 5 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Larchwood Motel

18 Bath St Hanmer Springs

฿2,538

฿2,918 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (501 reviews)

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

35 Hanmer Springs Rd Hanmer Springs Canterbury Region

฿2,842

฿3,268 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)

Culverden Court Motel

66 Mountainview Road Culverden Canterbury Region

฿3,437

฿3,953 total

3 Sept - 4 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)

43 Alpine Ave

43 Alpine Ave Hanmer Springs Canterbury

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Waiau?

Located 12.6 mi (20.4 km) from the heart of Waiau, Braemar Lodge And Spa is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Alpine Adventure Holiday Park and Edit Hanmer Springs. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Waiau.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waiau, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Waiau.

What is staying in Waiau like?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Waiau has to offer. In Waiau, there are 2 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Waiau.

What are the top places to visit in Waiau?

Places to visit in the wider area include Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Mount Lyford. You'll also find Conical Hill and A Maze N Golf in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Waiau guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Waiau?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Waiau is 1051 mm.

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Our top choices for Waiau hotels

1. Culverden Court Motel

2. Braemar Lodge And Spa

3. Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

4. Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

5. Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

6. Hanmer Apartments

7. Alpine Garden Motel

8. Settlers Boutique Motel

9. Edit Hanmer Springs

10. The St James

11. Hanmer Glamping

12. Spa Lodge Motel

13. Larchwood Motel

14. Drifters Inn

15. Aspen Lodge Motel

16. Tussock Peak Lodge

17. ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

18. Cheltenham House

19. Broadview Motel

20. Alpine Lodge Motel

Top Waiau Hotel Reviews

Alpine Lodge Motel

The St James

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Edit Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

Tussock Peak Lodge

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

Larchwood Motel

More cheap stays in Waiau

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Hanmer Backpackers

Larchwood Motel

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Culverden Court Motel

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