Methven Travel Guide

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Methven Resort

Methven Resort

3.5 out of 5
51 Main St Methven Canterbury
The price is NZ$139 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$139
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (164 reviews)
Easy parking, an older style resort but perfectly comfortable and conveniently located. Restaurants and bars are within a short walk away

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Methven Resort
Ski Time Lodge

Ski Time Lodge

4 out of 5
39 Racecourse Avenue Methven
The price is NZ$124 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$124
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski lodge in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews)
Good service at reception after hours.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Ski Time Lodge
Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments

4 out of 5
197 Main Street Methven
The price is NZ$157 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$157
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews)
Rooms were clean and tidy with comfortable beds. Owners were very friendly and a pleasure to talk to with great advice when holidaying in Methven.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Methven Motels & Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets

Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets

2 out of 5
5259 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd Methven Canterbury
Stay at this chalet in Methven. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Methven Golf Course are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Lovely stay with my young family. Very clean, very peaceful and had everything we needed

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets
Mt Hutt Views at 23 Methven.
Fabulous Methven Apartment with Great Mountain View

Mt Hutt Views at 23 Methven. Fabulous Methven Apartment with Great Mountain View

Methven Canterbury
Stay at this apartment in Methven. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course ...
Mt Hutt Views at 23 Methven. Fabulous Methven Apartment with Great Mountain View
Opuke Crash Pad, enjoy Resort Facilities, Opuke Hot Pools, Ski Field.

Opuke Crash Pad, enjoy Resort Facilities, Opuke Hot Pools, Ski Field.

Methven Canterbury
Stay at this apartment in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
We had a great stay. It’s a very nice place conveniently located near the Opuke hot pools. The host was very communicative and friendly. Would stay again!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Opuke Crash Pad, enjoy Resort Facilities, Opuke Hot Pools, Ski Field.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Methven

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 57%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice cafe and people

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely little town with friendly service everywhere we went

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Sleepy town with everything you need for a ski weekend. Lots of restaurants and cafes but mostly average offerings.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Methven is a lovely town with friendly people! I loved it thete and will definitely return!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Cute town, quiet. Nice views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Methven had everything we needed - and a helpful information centre. Lvoed it.

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