Methven

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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
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Methven Resort

Methven Resort

3.5 out of 5
51 Main St Methven Canterbury
$71 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$81 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (157 reviews)
Room good. Staff average

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Methven Resort
Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments

4 out of 5
197 Main Street Methven
$89 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$103 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
Friendly staff. Clean room & great location

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Methven Motels & Apartments
The Brown Pub

The Brown Pub

2.5 out of 5
Corner Main Street & Forest Drive Methven
$55 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$64 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course ...
9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean but simple rooms…sharing showers and bathrooms we did not care for too much

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

The Brown Pub
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Brinkley Resort

Brinkley Resort

2.5 out of 5
43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 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 Feb 4, 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 Nov 12, 2025

Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets
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 WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Little chocolates on the towels were really cute. Most places dont do them now so was a nice surprise. Clean and tidy when we arrived and the book they put together was really helpful. Only downside was the speaker in the tv sounds like it is going. Will definitely be booking again in the ...

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

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

Things to do

Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour

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

$195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
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Reviews of Methven

3.8
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3 - Okay
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Cities near Methven

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