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Methven Resort

Property class: 3.5

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden roof, benches, and a building entrance with a sign.
A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $96
$83 nightly
$96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18

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51 Main St, Methven, Canterbury, 7730
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hutt Skifield
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Methven

When you stay at Methven Resort in Methven, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 5-minute drive of Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course. .This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Awa Awa Rata Reserve and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Rakaia Gorge Walkway.

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Ashburton Domain - 34 min drive - 24.9 miles
  • Lake Hood - 53 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 54 min drive - 24.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frydays - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Green Parrot Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Methven Resort

Methven Resort offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a banquet hall.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Planning an event in Methven? This hotel has 4306 square feet (400 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 4,306 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Methven Resort Hotel

Methven Resort Methven

Methven Resort Hotel Methven

Methven Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 201 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice spread for breakfast, plenty of parking, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Took the kids away for Mother’s Day escape and we absolutely loved it. Staff are amazing and the room was so clean and perfect for us. Highly recommend for an easy trip away with kiddies.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk was super-helpful and found us a microwave to use for our dinner. The area is walkable and there are lots of shops nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed one night, but was perfect for our needs. Very friendly team. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, an older style resort but perfectly comfortable and conveniently located. Restaurants and bars are within a short walk away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was very convenient and close to town center ,walkable.The staff were all very welcoming and helpful.Although we didnt have in house breakfast, it all appeared welcoming.Our room was well maintained beds cery comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff from the front desk to the cleaning staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff: very excellent, room: very cleaned. Parking: awesome 👌. I didn't have breakfast there. I am quite happy with everything. I will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff on arrival and throughout. Room was as described and completely adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large apartment type room, staff very friendly and helpful re dining tips. Good bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

edina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, big bath tub, complimentary simple breakfast like beead, cereal, yoghurt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful. Place clean and tidy, bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It served our needs and budget. The place was clean but very tired. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

The room was spotless, staff are a credit to the hotel, breakfast great value, bed not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed just the one night. Good advice from staff for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really great staff were amazing didnt realize the bar and restaurant weren't open but still amazing people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We were a bit annoyed about breakfast as last time our breakfast was included in the price but they are now charging for breakfasts had we known that we would have eaten more than the bowl of muesli and two pieces of toast we had for $28.00!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Really loved the town of Methven!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Value for money. Property is due a make over but is still clean and presentable. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
totally ok for what expedia offered the room for. price totally fine for crashing a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bfast continental was very average not worth $14
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly, but got told at the last minute, there was no hot water. Couldn't shower
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gal at check in was amazing. So welcoming and informative about which color bar to go to 🤗🤗
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a cheap option for us. Tvs weren't working at all, which we were informed of. Fridge was noisy at night and the bed was very soft. Also the shower temperature was not very warm. The room itself was clean and warm and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025