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Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

2.0 star property
Colonial hostel in Methven with free parking

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Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Hallway
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July

Room options

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Down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room - 5 Beds

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2015
Down duvet
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Double + Single Bunks

Double + Single Bunks

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Private 4 Singles)

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2015
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5 Beds Mixed Dorm Room

Highlights

Heating
Down duvet
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2015
Down duvet
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
25 South Belt, Methven, 7730

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 28 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Lake Hood - 46 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dubliner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chilli Methven - Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Craft @ Arabica - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, express check-out and express check-in
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1905
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
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 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Big Tree Lodge Methven Hostel
Big Tree Lodge Hostel
Big Tree Methven
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel Methven
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

As of 13 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel on 14 Jul 2025 start from NZ$95.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel located?

Situated in Methven, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Methven Golf Course and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa. Rakaia Gorge and Awa Awa Rata Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

The views
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The lodge itself is cosy and well heated. Beds were comfortable and kitchen and bathrooms clean and easily accessible. The owner was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10

Essentially a shared home made over into a hostel. Very convenient, and friendly management.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10

I tried several times to contact the property manager at least 24 hours prior to arriving so we knew how to book in as it is unmanned. Absolutely no response to multiple attempts at phoning. When we got to the property there was a hand written note on the door with room number and keys were in the door. Room nothing like the photos. Beds were terrible. Will not be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Great atmosphere
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

L'ambiance avec les jeunes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Short and sweet, warm and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10

no public transport to get methven but shuttle to go strait to christchurch airport
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10

Friendly host nice fireplace terrific vibe sociable guests,good location for transport and shops Felt like home from home,great conversation and rooms were very comfortable will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10

Nice and cosy lodge, good communication, thanks for the arrangement with my late check-in =)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10

We stayed there for 1 night on the road to Christchurch. The staff we could have a late check out because of the snow. Nice and warm plece :)

6/10

Unfortunately one of our rooms had been newly painted, definitely not pleasant and I think they should have warned us about this when I first made the booking a month prior. No excuses, they should have let me know. That was very disappointing.

6/10

We spent one night and found the room to be overcrowded with stuff not useful to us--eg we needed more room for packing and sorting than for large screen, electronic stuff etc. Staff were a little too chatty, but having said that, the small studio was clean, the owners very pleasant.

8/10

大樹的老闆很熱情!也非常喜歡東方文化解說的很仔細! 因為我們去玩的月份不是正好滑雪的時間點!意外住到一棟房子只有我們的一晚很好唷!

10/10

We booked a twin room which was very clean and thebeds were warm and comfy ! In the living room was always a warm fire , movies on the PlayStation and games to play ! I enjoyed my staying at big tree lodge and I'll come back! Thanks to the hosts Lee, Heather and Roger , it was nice to meet you

10/10

ニュージーランドへのスキーは初めてだったが，マウントハッタへのシャトルバスの停留所前かつ，社会的評価が良かったので，宿泊してみた．宿は清潔に保たれていて，暖炉もあり，スキー以外は暖炉前で映画を見ながらくつろいでいた．スーパーマーケットや，バー等は徒歩5分程度の場所にあり，便利な立地だった．

10/10

Very helpful, if u forget some things they try to help u out, very homely and warm

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Spotless; Only suggestion would be an information pack for the main lodge would be good especially re the DVD's etc. If there was one we didn't see it.