Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Packed lunches
Darts
Karaoke
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and tidy
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfy bed
Cons:
No breakfast available
Noise from nearby pub
Lacking kitchen facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Rooms were generally clean and tidy, with some minor complaints about kitchen facilities.
Service
8.7
Staff were respectful, kind, and extremely helpful.
Location
8.8
Brilliant location central to Methven and convenient for Mt Hutt.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms are described as comfortable and clean.
Amenities
8.1
Amenities were good but lacked an oven and additional bedding.
Value for Money
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8
No breakfast available; guests brought their own.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall stay appreciated, with guests expressing intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:22

Property Description

Affordable Accommodation in Methven

Shared Facilities and Amenities: The Brown Pub offers free WiFi, a shared lounge, a bar, a restaurant, and access to shared bathroom and kitchenette.

Family-Friendly Environment: Enjoy a continental breakfast in the breakfast area, children's playground, and various nearby activities like skiing, cycling, and hiking.

Entertainment and Events: Experience lively Karaoke nights in the Main Bar on Fridays, perfect for party enthusiasts. Check our events page for a fun-filled stay!

Book now for a memorable and exciting stay at The Brown Pub in Methven.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for NZD 44 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 398 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Kitto • couple • nz
7
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Reuben • couple • nz
6
Cons:

Toilets as you entered property were stinky which started the experience on the wrong foot. I am probably not the best person to rate it’s not my standard kind of accomodation so don’t take my rating too seriously

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Very Welcoming
Clean Comfortable rooms
Great showers
Wonderful staff
Good secure parking

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Outstanding service
Great restaurant
Very comfortable and well appointed units..
Highly recommend the staff and comfort
👍 Great job doing things right.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable bed a bottle of water in the room. A sink Robbie,UK
Pros:

It’s in the centre of the town. Free car park. Free Tea and coffee with a small Kitchen
Staff were friendly good beer

Cons:

I picked the wrong time to stay as all night long for my second night. Tractors and trailers were up and down the road all night until about 3am

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Marco • solo_traveller • it
10
it is a cool experience!! easy, clean, silent, wonderful old style room
Pros:

wonderful place .. old style

Cons:

they closed kitchen just when i checked in

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Katey • couple • nz
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Wengli • solo_traveller • ca
10
Very nice experience.
Pros:

The building is located in the perfect place and could watch the street views from the window. Also could sit in the balcony to enjoy the meals which is wonderful. There are several shower rooms and toilets. The room is quite. There's a free bottle water in the room. It's easy to order food from downstairs bar.

Cons:

Non.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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ROB • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Price, cleanliness and location

Cons:

When I arrived at about 1pm the place was all shut up and no staff available. I telephone the contact number but couldn't get through to anyone. I eventually got in about 4pm after being told by a staff member of the accommodation across the road that I should go into the bottle store to see a member of staff who would let me in the pub. There were no instructions about booking in this way on either the pubs website or my booking confirmation from booking.com. Disappointing, as I'd just rode 4 hours in the rain (which was set in for the day) and I wanted somewhere dry and comfortable where I could dry off and get changed. Instead I had to sit in the café in my wet clothes for nearly 3 hours before getting into my room.
Im sure this is just a communication oversight somewhere .
I was very happy with the staff and facilities once I did get in.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • au
7
GREAT LOCATION EASY ACCESS AND VALUE FOR MONEY
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • nz
10
Absolutely loved my stay. Clean and reliable in every way. Every staff member was respectful kind and extremely helpful.
Pros:

Central and simple to stay at! I felt very safe as a single solo woman.

Cons:

Nothing! It was perfect!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kim • extended_group • nz
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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George • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • au
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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jerry • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • nz
8
Great bed,very comfortable 👍
Pros:

I didn't have the breakfast um quick question was the breakfast part of the deal or extra ?

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • nz
8
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • solo_traveller • nz
9
It’s a better place to stay than the blue pub on the other side of the road, although it’s owned by the same guy.
Pros:

The place has been renovated with comfortable beds and the shared bathrooms are good in comparison with other places I’ve stayed.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee