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 AU$117 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$117
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (157 reviews)
Room good. Staff average

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Methven Resort
Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments

4 out of 5
197 Main Street Methven
The price is AU$141 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$141
22 Mar - 23 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! (265 reviews)
Friendly staff. Clean room & great location

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Methven Motels & Apartments
The Brown Pub

The Brown Pub

2.5 out of 5
Corner Main Street & Forest Drive Methven
The price is AU$92 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$92
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 20 Feb 2026

The Brown Pub
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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 ...
8.8/10 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 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
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 ...
9.6/10 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 5 Jan 2026

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

AU$279
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.

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