Methven War Memorial
Methven War Memorial, McDonald Street, Methven 7730, New Zealand- Memorial
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Cozy Accommodation with Convenient Location
Abisko Lodge offers heated rooms with flat-screen TVs, just a minute's walk from Methven and Mt Hutt village centre. The wood-panelled rooms feature Wi-Fi access, with self-contained apartments boasting stunning views of Mt Hutt.
Relaxing Amenities for Guests
Guests can unwind in the hot tub or sauna post-activity, with options for cycling, horse riding, or enjoying the library's board games. The lounge with fireplace and cosy bar area provide ideal spots for relaxation.
Convenient Facilities and Nearby Attractions
The lodge provides an internet cafe, laundry, and kitchen facilities, along with free parking. Only 30 minutes from Ashburton town, guests have easy access to boutiques and shops, while being a short drive from Christchurch International Airport.
Book your stay at Abisko Lodge for a memorable and comfortable retreat.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults · 7 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
50 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults
Beds
Single bed (90-130 cm wide), Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
100 m2
City View, Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
I really liked the self check-in — I found it really easy to use and straightforward. The public seating area was a nice feature, especially with the fire going, and there were lots of board games available to use. The location was also great, with shops and pubs all within easy walking distance.
The fridge in my room made a constant buzzing sound throughout the night, which kept waking me up as I’m a light sleeper. The bathroom fan also made a really unpleasant noise when the light was turned on. I had a look at it, and it seemed like it could benefit from a really good clean to remove the dust, which may make a big difference to the noise.
Value and location
Didn’t have anyone working there and it’s quite noisey from other guests.
Location and value
Check was a little clunky - doors codes a little unclear.
I’m it was great value for money. The lounge and drying room were great and we enjoyed using the spa and sauna. The kids loved it! Convenient location and comfy beds. Board games and tv in the lounge were awesome.
The check-in was a bit confusing, particularly knowing where to go and where to park. Others who arrived also were unclear about what to do! Our room was mostly clean, although the shared areas of the lodge could have been cleaner. For the price, though, it was reasonable. A hairdryer in the room or lodge would also have been a useful addition.
Location
Not much in the way of off-road parking, the room was not ready at 2 o'clock and the walls are very thin, so you can hear everything from the nextvroom.
Location & price great. Rooms super clean.
Bed comfort and sound insulation between rooms left a lot to be desired.
Hot spa is very nice
Not so clear,
No one for any information No one to extend my stay.
See above
Location was good, room was comfy, definitely get what you pay for
Bathroom for the double room was a bit smaller than thought, shower pressure is minimal
Clean convenient for the ski slopes warm tidy. It was great having microwave hot water and tea and coffee making facilities breakfast bowls in the morning in the restaurant to make our own breakfast. Also being able to eat our evening takeaway meals in the restaurant.
Nothing
Location. Enough beds for 4 people/family.
Staffs don't reply to our messages informing them we are coming in late around 10pm/ no follow ups text or call acknowledging our notice. Only automated text sent out to everyone for self explanatory self checking-in via text or on arrival over kiosk machine self.checking in. We arrived very late night past 10pm & the room was way too cold on the heights of winter time- heater was not put on for us prior to our arrival. And there was not enough warm blankets for 4 people- we only had 2 small sized thin fleece blanket taken from cupboard & all the inner sheets are also cold meant for summertime only. Luckily, there is electric blanket for 3 beds to somehow gives warm, but still not warm enough to keep us warm overnight as the heater is not warm enough even on a maximum temperature to heat up the whole room plus no extra warm blankets to use.
Location, room size, bathroom, fridge in bedroom, great heating for the space, able to dry ski gear!
Great location, very central but nice and quiet. Immaculately clean. Staff were super friendly. Very warm, and the room was spacious
Nothing to not like
We’re Love the accomodation, internet was perfect and strong, very clean and organised, love the most warm and cozy 🥰
Good location and could accommodate our group with 3 bedrooms.
Beds weren’t very comfortable. The carpet made the entrance door really hard to open and close.
That i didnt stay in a dusty dirty place
Dirty dusty window sills and windows Dirty socks in drawer Rubbish strewn under beds Dusty bedside tables Dirty shower Food bits on mattress. Hairs on cushions Stained blankets No communication back from abisko or booking .com regarding my complaint
Great bedrooms and living, fireplace
Could hear everything and everyone on the street at nighttime
It was clean and close to everything.
It didn't have a working television. Not satisfactory.
Location and room size
Clean and comfy in a great location.
Nothing it was great. Old, but lovely.
We loved it here,staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Room was nice and we have nothing to complain about. Would recommend abisko to friends and family.
A wonderful location for nearby cafes and restaurants. Our room was spacious and clean, and the bed was super-comfortable. Everything was supplied for tea and coffee making. Loved the Smart TV.
Nothing - it was just right.
Keyless entry to room.
There was a double booking problem but has since been resolved. Thank you Jim!
The room was clean. The lady we spoke with was lovely.
The bed was very hard. The fridge was so smelly when I opened it. Then realised it was because it was switched off at the wall. It was so so stink! I didn’t trust the milk in it so bought my own. The spa and the sauna didnt look appealing at all. We were really looking forward to the spa. We didn’t use it. Past reviews said they supply a continental breakfast but we didn’t see anything of that.
有蜘蛛和虫子,甚至床上可能有螨虫咬人。
Fatima was a beautiful soul and tried her best when a major mistake was that the lodge was actually closed for maintenance… she allowed us to have a room though . But we missed out on the facilities advertised that was included in the price we paid . We are trying to get a partial refund from the owner and booking. com . We stayed in the room which was very clean. But it felt strange being there completely alone. With no lounge area or spa and sauna closed .
The property was advertised and took our payment but was actually closed for maintenance.nonone there when we arrived. Had to make phone calls. It looked tired and all shut up. Didn’t enjoy my night there except for the lovely Fatima who is employed there.
No breakfast
The rooms Facilities were not clean
I didn't have breakfast but location was great
The use of electrical multi boards
Easy walk to eateries.
Very easy to find and the communication before arriving was great
Everything was fine
Most things
Could hear people talking in the next room quite clearly. Mattress was lumpy.
Clean and very spacious rooms, value for money, friendly staff and loved the bar area and lounge. Spa was hot and clean and ready to use.
Beds were uncomfortable and small shower
Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Walking distance to everything in Methven. Superb price.
N/a
Good location, lovely shower. Very comfortable.
I liked the facilities
The walls are thin , was woken by people next door getting in late
Good location. Once checked in, the key codes for the door was easy to use. Towels were folded nicely on the edge of the bed and toiletries/hot drink supplies were nice.
Not enough parking. I struggled with the check in process, Abisko Lodge have a self check in process but there was no communication about this or information about room number etc to try and self check in. They did have a number there to call for help, which I did, but I felt like an inconvenience to the man. Shower was dirty, toilet was dirty. Pillows were thin and only one for sleeping with. There were no photos of the bathroom and now we know why! I expected a lot more for $200/night and especially coming from the beautiful Opuke Pools and Spa. Perhaps the price is high due to the isolated location but the accommodation was definitely a "downer" of our weekend getaway. My husband and I ended up leaving and traveling elsewhere for a nice night's stay.
Was clean and good location
The shower pressure was very minimal. Usually I take our breakfast but the email said there was a complimentary breakfast. When we went to go to it it was all closed up. Rang buzzer and lady said oh we forgot to change email and that it was only available during winter. We then had to purchase it at 30.00. Very disappointing.
Breakfast is perfect and decoration is super warm, the heat is provided and the employees of lodge are nice~
None
The mood
Hot tub was first too cold , then later too hot No drying room Limited parking
Good breakfast, Security was good
Room was cramped for two people - not a couple
The lounge area and sauna were great. Good location.
The bed was really uncomfortable and the rubbish bin in the bathroom was full when we arrived. The walls are very thin so there is a lot of noise from other guests.
Easy, convenient, value for money.
Good place to stop overnight in Methven.
The continental breakfast was a nice surprise and the lounge area was nice and cozy with a nice fire. The staff-less check in and all the rooms having code locks was a nice touch so we didn't have to juggle keys around. The room was quiet spacy and plenty of room to store your gear.
There wasn't much I didn't like about the place, it's just an older lodging but nothing bad. I would imagine if you were someone looking to ski in the local mountains that it would be much more suitable than us just stopping in over night.
great place to stay, owners were very nice, was great getting a free complimentary breakfast
New electronic door locks were great
Very good value for money for a 3 star lodge. Great central location within easy walking distance to the cross roads
area around spa and sauna looks run down and could do with a freshen up
Comfortable nights stay and the complementary breakfast was great!
Very roomy with 2 bathrooms. Would be fabulous for a big family group
The atmosphere was friendly and clean
Nothing not to like
Great location, walkable to shops
Great location, good sized room
The walls were paper thin and our neighbours snored like freight trains. Made for an uncomfortable nights sleep. The room was dated
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Cleanliness
6.6/10Several comments indicated cleanliness issues, with complaints about dirty bathrooms and inconsistent shower quality.
Service
8.06/10While there were some issues with communication during check-in, most reviews commend the service as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.1/10Many reviews highlighted the great location with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.06/10Room quality received mixed feedback, with some guests appreciating the space while others noted thin walls and discomfort.
Amenities
7.59/10Amenities such as the sauna and hot tub were mentioned positively, though some guests found them lacking in condition.
Value for Money
8.04/10Generally viewed as good value, particularly for the price point compared to other options.
Food and Beverage
7.6/10The complimentary breakfast was appreciated, though some guests experienced discrepancies regarding availability.
Overall Experience
7.57/10Overall sentiment indicates a satisfactory experience but with notable drawbacks that affected some guests' stays.
Warm, wood-clad interiors paired with flat-screen TVs make for a comforting stay at Abisko Lodge.
Self-contained apartments boast stunning views of Mt Hutt from multiple living spaces.
Unwind in the library with board games, or by the fireplace in the lounge after your adventures.