Methven Travel Guide

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picturesque Rakaia Gorge and Rakaia River on the South Island of New Zealand
picturesque Rakaia Gorge and Rakaia River on the South Island of New Zealand
backpacker enjoying the stunning panorama of new zealand alps from the top of mount somers in canterbury
Lake Coleridge in Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

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Methven Resort

Methven Resort

3.5 out of 5
51 Main St Methven Canterbury
The price is NZ$129 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$129
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (150 reviews)
Very helpful and friendly staff. Upgraded on arrival.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Methven Resort
Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments

4 out of 5
197 Main Street Methven
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$167 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$167
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (260 reviews)
Clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Methven Motels & Apartments
Ski Time Lodge

Ski Time Lodge

4 out of 5
39 Racecourse Avenue Methven
The price is NZ$142 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$142
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (410 reviews)
Staff amazing, warm, clean and comfortable. Bar and restaurant great

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Ski Time Lodge
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Brinkley Resort

Brinkley Resort

2.5 out of 5
43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
Upgraded to a 2 bedroom and was very comfortable. Impressed with staff, location and accommodation. Unfortunately due to the season the restaurant was mot open but plenty of food/restaurants in town just a short walk

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Brinkley Resort
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Well maintained unit in a very good location.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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

Popular places to visit

Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa

You can take time to visit Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa during your travels to Methven. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa

Methven Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Methven at Methven Golf Course. Discover the area's mountain views and bars.

Methven Golf Course

Activities

Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

NZ$325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
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Reviews of Methven

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
18
5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
28
4 - Good 57%
3 - Okay
3
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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.

Cities near Methven

Rakaia Gorge - Walking along Rakaia Gorge, you can see Mt. Hutt from the distance.

Windwhistle

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