6 Best Hotels in Methven, Christchurch and Canterbury

This lodge is conveniently located right in the heart of Methven, and is one of the larger accommodation providers in the village. You can choose between en suite lodge rooms, or family apartments. There's also a small camping ground out the back. The rooms are simple but adequate and come with flat-screen TVs, and there's also a cozy shared lounge and small bar. 

These affordable one- and two-bedroom apartment-style units are just a two-minute walk from the center of town, surrounded by landscaped gardens. Shackleton's Bar and Grill features the best Canterbury produce, perfect after drinks in front of the open fire in the bar. They also do different packages including ballooning, golf, fishing tours, mountain shuttles, and ski and helicopter trips.

This modern accommodation complex has both motel rooms and apartments for small or large groups. It's warm in winter, which is a big plus for weary skiers, and many of the units have whirlpools, and all have the latest showers. Ask them about their apartments and holiday homes off-site, too.

If you’ve come south for the views and outdoor activities then the Mt. Hutt Lodge delivers with its laid-back atmosphere. By day you’ll look out across the magnificent, sometimes turquoise Rakaia River toward Mt. Hutt, the area’s main ski field. By night you’ll be amazed at the clarity of the sky and the sheer depth of stars. Rooms are clean and pleasant with an eclectic mix on offer from motel units to time-share apartments of up to three bedrooms.

This lodge has comfortable and heated self-contained apartments and private rooms. It features a popular restaurant and bar, with cozy indoor dining by a roaring fire, or alfresco with mountain views. A light continental breakfast is included, and there's also the option to use the free ski storage and laundry facilities. Relax in the shared lounge area; watch TV and play a game of pool. 

Considered a top golf resort in New Zealand, Terrace Downs is a good place to base yourself for a vacation away from the crowds. Although not strictly in Methven, Terrace Downs is a 20-minute drive away, with spectacular views of the Rakaia Gorge and the looming presence of Mt. Hutt. Accommodations are in a series of contemporary one- to three-bedroom villas and larger fairway chalets perched on a ridge above the clubhouse and restaurant, with views from their balconies over the golf course and of the mountains.