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Methven Motels & Apartments

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Rakaia Gorge

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Budget Family)
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Living area
1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located near Rakaia Gorge, Methven Motels & Apartments offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy the helpful staff that has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Room options

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Standard Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen

Standard Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe House | Living area

Deluxe House

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Budget Family)

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Budget Family)

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Budget Family)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Methven is home to Methven Motels & Apartments. Rakaia Gorge is another place to visit that comes recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding and ski runs, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Map
197 Main Street, Methven, 7730

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 15 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 29 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Lake Hood - 47 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dubliner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chilli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Station Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 131 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Methven Motels & Apartments

Upscale motel near Rakaia Gorge
Methven Motels & Apartments provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Methven Motels & Apartments have perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and kitchenettes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Methven Motels & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Methven Motels & Apartments?

As of 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Methven Motels & Apartments on 13 Sept 2025 start from NZ$164.97, 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 Methven Motels & Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Methven Motels & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Methven Motels & Apartments?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Methven Motels & Apartments located?

Situated in Methven, this motel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Rakaia Gorge.

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Methven Motels & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 245 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, great parking, fairly large units
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks for great stay! Friendly service, comfortable room, location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Friendly hosts. Lovely and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will come back next time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our fav place to stay in Methven
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel with friendly welcome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just all round good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts…helpful and accommodating in all ways. Clean and spacious units…walkable to town and Pools. A lovely property. Excellent spot.will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation and service was excellent, very hospitable owners ready to assist and provide information as required, within easy walking distance of village centre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice welcome by Warren. Very comfy king size bed. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and very convenient location in the town and to the local ski fields.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a wonderful stay, great facilities, easy walk to town and across the road from the pools.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent choice for Methven!

Great hospitality, very clean, comfortable, with a nice kitchenette. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only 7 minutes walk to Opuke and centre of town . Pet friendly too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely town.

Stayed here as an overnight stop on our travels. Very welcoming on arrival. Told us where to go for dinner etc. The brown pub and the blue pub were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people running this are amazing, so friendly and accommodating. They let us know all the good spots to eat and everything was within walkkng distance, they even let us leave there car while we did a hot air balloon ride.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Made you feel at home. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Methven

A great place to stay and friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Room was very spacious the the host was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its great place to stay. You can view mount hutt from you accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly and helpful when we checked in. Apartment was in tip top condition and very well maintained overall . Although we stayed for only 1 night , it was a pleasant experience overall .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Good location, warm, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024