Brinkley Resort

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Methven with restaurant and bar/lounge

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BBQ/picnic area
Local cuisine
Tennis court
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Internet access
    Internet access
Main amenities
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Self parking
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk
For families
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Studio Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Washing machine
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Washing machine
3 bedrooms
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
43 Barkers Road, Methven, 7730

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 11 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Washpen Falls - 39 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 40 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dubliner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chilli Methven - Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Craft @ Arabica - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Brinkley Resort

Enjoy your visit to Methven with a stay at Brinkley Resort. The cocktail bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Shackleton's Bar & Grill, which serves local cuisine. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences at this eco-certified hotel include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 37 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Early check-in subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Reception hours vary seasonally. From October - May, the front desk hours are 9 AM-5 PM (reduced hours may apply); June - September hours are 9 AM-7 PM.
  • The property’s restaurant is closed October - May.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets stay free (1 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (fees apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Shackleton's Bar & Grill - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Shackleton's Bar - This cocktail bar serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the summer:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Parking

  • Self parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Included WiFi is limited to 300 MB per room. A surcharge applies for additional usage.

Also known as

Brinkley Resort Methven
Brinkley Resort
Brinkley Methven
Brinkley Resort Hotel
Brinkley Resort Methven
Brinkley Resort Hotel Methven

Frequently asked questions

Does Brinkley Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brinkley Resort 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 Brinkley Resort?
Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Brinkley Resort?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What is there to do at Brinkley Resort and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Brinkley Resort?
Yes, Shackleton's Bar & Grill offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Brinkley Resort like?
Brinkley Resort is located a short 10-minute walk from Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa.

Brinkley Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good, could be better
Good location Clean and warm Overall good. Bring extra toilet paper and dishwasher powder if you are staying more than a couple of days as only 3 loo rolls and a small amount of powder is supplied and not replaced during your stay. Shackleton restaurant had excellent staff and nice food but wouldn’t go there again unless they can fix the smoke coming into the restaurant from the fire place. We felt like we had smoked a packet of cigarettes, our clothes smelled and eyes burned. Felt sorry for the staff working there. There is a thick black stain above the fire place that suggests this has been going for some time. The data allowance of 300mb per day is lousy. Other similar/ lower priced properties would provide unlimited good quality internet access at no extra charge and top ups of loo roll and other basic essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, dishwashing liquid and powder. All that said these were minor annoyances and we would stay there again.
sacha, 14-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and hosts
Fiona, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The manager was awesome and was great helping with the right information
Max, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Robyn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Awesome property with everything you need
Third time we have stayed. That speaks for itself.
Michael, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mitchell Mak, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice, excellent fr families. Ver warm welcome from the hosts
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ok stay. Very dusty, needed to take steroid spray and antihistamines. Noisy fridge next to sleeping area not ideal.
7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice Stay But OverRated
We stayed here for 4 nights and weren't that impressed for the price we paid . Nice rooms , but could have got somewhere just as good for less than we paid .It was looking quite run down and needs a bit of a freshen up. The restaurant was closed and that was part of the reason why we stayed there, as its very highly recommended. We ran out of milk on the morning we were leaving and went to reception to see if we could get a small amount for our coffee and was flatly refused and was told we are a resort not a hotel So we won't be back
Darin, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Annette, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The mattresses need upgrading, we stayed there a few years ago , they are the same , soft. Also the Restaurant was too expensive for us to go too.
10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great space, central, very well equiped kitchen. Good internet. Overall very comfortable for a week.
Suzanne, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great accomodation for a weekend of skiing
We come to Methven every year to ski and this was our first time staying at the Brinkley. Close to town, clean and comfortable unit. Would stay again.
Joanne, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

It was a good stay. Only issue was that the curtains didn’t block the light at night very well.
Emmie, 5-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Good service from the hosts and nice food at the restaurant on site. Clean rooms with only a short stroll to town and drive to the mountain. Great family ski holiday.
5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice apartment. Fantastic we could take our dog. Lovely view of mountains and easy walk into town.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good accommodation servings Mt Hutt ski resort
5-night family trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Loved the location, friendly staff and overall setup. Some minor improvements required..devils in the detail - no bin in the bathroom, extra toiletries and towels would’ve been great (given that we were 4 and stayed for 4 nights).
Suzanne, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Didn’t like that it was not serviced The same towels for three nights Barely enough toilet paper No rubbish bags A pitiful amount of dishwashing powder Dishes were dirty before we had used them Positives - good location comfy beds
3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Very comfortable bed wish the restaurant had been open
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fully featured place. Perfect stop over while transiting between Queenstown and Christchurch.
Arthur, 1-night family trip
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