Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Colonial hostel in Methven

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Escape to Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel, where rustic charm and modern comforts meet. Relax in the garden, catch up on some reading in the library, or stay connected with free WiFi. Previous guests loved staying here.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
$42 nightly
$48 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Shower, towels
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Private 4 Singles)

  • Garden view
  • 156 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
Shower, towels
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Room) | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Room) | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Room) | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Room)

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower, towels
Double Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room | Room amenity
Shower, towels

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, towels
Double + Single Bunks | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double + Single Bunks | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double + Single Bunks | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double + Single Bunks

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Shower, towels
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room - 5 Beds

  • Garden view
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
Shower, towels
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5 Beds Mixed Dorm Room

  • Garden view
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
25 South Belt, Methven, 7730

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 11 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 27 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 41 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Lake Hood - 41 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Green Parrot Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Methven. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other highlights at this Colonial hostel include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
    • 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 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 55 lbs per pet)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No alcohol served onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1905
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 55 lbs per pet. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel like?

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel is a short 20-minute walk from Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and 17 minutes' walk from Methven Golf Course.

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Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere
Liam, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The views
Emma, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cosy and friendly

The lodge itself is cosy and well heated. Beds were comfortable and kitchen and bathrooms clean and easily accessible. The owner was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Essentially a shared home made over into a hostel. Very convenient, and friendly management.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

I tried several times to contact the property manager at least 24 hours prior to arriving so we knew how to book in as it is unmanned. Absolutely no response to multiple attempts at phoning. When we got to the property there was a hand written note on the door with room number and keys were in the door. Room nothing like the photos. Beds were terrible. Will not be staying again.
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

L'ambiance avec les jeunes
Alexandre, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good night!

Short and sweet, warm and cosy
henrik, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

we had goods walks around that small town

no public transport to get methven but shuttle to go strait to christchurch airport
arlette, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic aura

Friendly host nice fireplace terrific vibe sociable guests,good location for transport and shops Felt like home from home,great conversation and rooms were very comfortable will definitely stay again
Steve, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended!!! Will come again

Nice and cosy lodge, good communication, thanks for the arrangement with my late check-in =)
Zyrus, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We stayed there for 1 night on the road to Christchurch. The staff we could have a late check out because of the snow. Nice and warm plece :)
Verified

6/10 Good

Location was ok

Unfortunately one of our rooms had been newly painted, definitely not pleasant and I think they should have warned us about this when I first made the booking a month prior. No excuses, they should have let me know. That was very disappointing.
Verified

6/10 Good

Convenient to ski fields and CHC airport

We spent one night and found the room to be overcrowded with stuff not useful to us--eg we needed more room for packing and sorting than for large screen, electronic stuff etc. Staff were a little too chatty, but having said that, the small studio was clean, the owners very pleasant.
Verified

8/10 Very good

很奇妙的感覺

大樹的老闆很熱情!也非常喜歡東方文化解說的很仔細! 因為我們去玩的月份不是正好滑雪的時間點!意外住到一棟房子只有我們的一晚很好唷!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Holidays

We booked a twin room which was very clean and thebeds were warm and comfy ! In the living room was always a warm fire , movies on the PlayStation and games to play ! I enjoyed my staying at big tree lodge and I'll come back! Thanks to the hosts Lee, Heather and Roger , it was nice to meet you
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

マウントハッタスキー拠点の宿

ニュージーランドへのスキーは初めてだったが，マウントハッタへのシャトルバスの停留所前かつ，社会的評価が良かったので，宿泊してみた．宿は清潔に保たれていて，暖炉もあり，スキー以外は暖炉前で映画を見ながらくつろいでいた．スーパーマーケットや，バー等は徒歩5分程度の場所にあり，便利な立地だった．
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice homely place to stay

Very helpful, if u forget some things they try to help u out, very homely and warm
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Spotless; Only suggestion would be an information pack for the main lodge would be good especially re the DVD's etc. If there was one we didn't see it.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Geoffrey ki, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cassiel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Verified

10/10 Exceptional