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

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

A hot tub with a mountain view, a table with a bottle of champagne, and wicker chairs.

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

1. Braemar Lodge And Spa

Hanmer Springs

Tracy

S$191

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

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.

2. Culverden Court Motel

Culverden

Sofia

S$151

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 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.

3. Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Hanmer Springs

Robert

S$124

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A room with a view of rolling hills and mountains. There is a wooden table with a vase of flowers and a lamp.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A hot tub with a view of a house and landscape.

A dining area with a table set for six, large windows offering a view of a green landscape, and a door leading to an outdoor deck.

4. Ribbonwood Country House

Cheviot

Mary

S$182

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 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 cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

5. Drifters Inn

Hanmer Springs

john

S$129

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

6. The St James

Hanmer Springs

Anthony

S$161

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

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

7. Edit Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs

Charlie

S$125

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 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 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 snow-covered street with a sign indicating a speed limit of 5 km/h.

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

S$139

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two grey chairs, a small round table, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

9. Alpine Garden Motel

Hanmer Springs

Sandra

S$124

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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 kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinetry, a stove, and a microwave.

10. Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs

Kathryn

S$55

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

11. Broadview Motel

Cheviot

Lawrence

S$112

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

A hot tub with a clear view of the surrounding landscape, including trees and a distant mountain range.

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

12. Hanmer Glamping

Hanmer Springs

Philip

S$275

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

An outdoor patio with a glass table and metal chairs, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a view of mountains.

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

13. Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Springs

LUPING

S$155

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

14. Alpine Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs

Jenny

S$116

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

S$115

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A residential backyard with a patio, chairs, and a variety of plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a kitchenette.

A modern two-story building with a green roof, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a grassy lawn.

A bathroom with a white bathtub, a toilet, a showerhead, and a window.

16. Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs

Chris

S$125

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

A two-story motel with a central entrance, a parking area, and a landscaped garden with various shrubs and plants.

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.

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

17. Spa Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs

Trish

S$123

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

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

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

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

18. Larchwood Motel

Hanmer Springs

Nigel

S$98

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

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

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

19. Cheltenham House

Hanmer Springs

Turner

S$165

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

A hotel named 'HANMER INN' with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a balcony.

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.

20. ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

Hanmer Springs

S$114

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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Top Waiau Hotel Reviews

The St James

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fabulous! More than meet expectations. Great morning view from the bedroom."

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

8/10 Good

"Room advertised looked different, but still a nice clean room, nice staff and nice views of rolling hills etc"

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."

Braemar Lodge And Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, relax and enjoy the beauty of hanmer! Third time staying here and just love the atmosphere and the massive spa bath and shower :)"

Drifters Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay. The only thing we found was the shower temperature did fluctuate a lot. Room and facilities clean and staff helpful and friendly."

ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

Alpine Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff we're brilliant and wonderful and the rooms are amazing and having the balcony to sit out on amd watch the main street was peaceful during the day with the sun out and then some rain at night just made it feel that little more special"

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent rooms, super quiet and warm. Staff were amazing and everything was clean and well maintained. Felt like a luxury room."

More cheap stays in Waiau

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

200 Jack's Pass Rd Hanmer Springs

S$55

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (436 reviews)

Hanmer Backpackers

41 Conical Hill Road Hanmer Springs

S$81

24 Aug - 25 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Larchwood Motel

18 Bath St Hanmer Springs

S$98

23 Aug - 24 Aug

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (501 reviews)

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

35 Hanmer Springs Rd Hanmer Springs Canterbury Region

S$124

26 Aug - 27 Aug

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)

Culverden Court Motel

66 Mountainview Road Culverden Canterbury Region

S$151

20 Sept - 21 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 Thermal Reserve, Mount Lyford and Chisholm Park. 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.

Waiau Hotels from S$55

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Our top choices for Waiau hotels

1. Braemar Lodge And Spa

2. Culverden Court Motel

3. Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

4. Ribbonwood Country House

5. Drifters Inn

6. The St James

7. Edit Hanmer Springs

8. Settlers Boutique Motel

9. Alpine Garden Motel

10. Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

11. Broadview Motel

12. Hanmer Glamping

13. Hanmer Apartments

14. Alpine Lodge Motel

15. Aspen Lodge Motel

16. Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

17. Spa Lodge Motel

18. Larchwood Motel

19. Cheltenham House

20. ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

Top Waiau Hotel Reviews

The St James

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

Tussock Peak Lodge

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Braemar Lodge And Spa

Drifters Inn

ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

Alpine Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

More cheap stays in Waiau

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Hanmer Backpackers

Larchwood Motel

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Culverden Court Motel

43 Alpine Ave

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