Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Cycling
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 420 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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Craig the Traveller • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Friendly and Welcoming

Cons:

No faults

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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dave • solo_traveller • nz
9
Clean warm comfy room upstairs of a rural pub. Recommend..
Pros:

Comfy warm clean room, wash basin in room, shared toilet and showers. at very reasonable price.. $20 steak deal on mondays in brown pub downstairs.

Cons:

noise from the pub downstairs up to 10pm (but this was a known when booked). Shared Kitchen has microwave, toaster, kettle but no hot plate or oven.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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nicola anne odonnell • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

private and quiet time when staying
staff super helpful

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Rana • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Cox • couple • nz
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • couple • ch
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Sergei • couple • nz
7
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • us
8
Good accommodation at a great price!
Pros:

Good, inexpensive rooms over a downtown pub. Easy access to central business district. Nice common lounge and kitchen. Very quiet in the off-season (non ski season).

Cons:

Had a small issue finding someone to check me in at the listed check-in time. An employee from the Blue Pub across the street had to locate a key to let me in.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Comfortable and good facilities.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Anthea • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

The location very close by the shops in the township the meals couldn't fault were value for money

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • au
8
Lovely place to stay with a private covered balcony for guests to use.
Pros:

Great location and views.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • us
9
would reccomend if you want basic accomodation but don't need frills, it's got a very local vibe which is a good
Pros:

nice pub hotel in center of town , been there a few times , they do close food and bar evenings, not late .

Cons:

all good with me

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
E
Erwin • couple • ch
8
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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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