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Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Colonial Methven hostel

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Set amidst serene winter surroundings, this house offers a peaceful retreat with a gabled roof and white-framed windows.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and fireplace.
Relax in a welcoming waiting area with comfortable seating and a selection of informative posters.
Enjoy dining and socializing in this charming outdoor space, complete with a table for four, outdoor cooking facilities, and bike parking.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a decorative fence, perfect for leisure activities and dining.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
25 South Belt, Methven, 7730
  • Methven Golf Course
  • Mount Hutt Skifield
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room - 5 Beds

  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Double + Single Bunks | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double + Single Bunks

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Private 4 Singles)

  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Room) | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Room)

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5 Beds Mixed Dorm Room

  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Methven

In Methven .You'll find Methven Golf Course and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa within 2 miles (3 km) of this hostel. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Rakaia Gorge and Awa Awa Rata Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Ashburton Domain - 28 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Lake Hood - 46 min drive - 31.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dubliner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chilli Methven - Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Craft @ Arabica - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Colonial Methven hostel
As a guest of Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Methven hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1905
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel offers 7 accommodations. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Big Tree Lodge Methven Hostel
Big Tree Lodge Hostel
Big Tree Methven
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel Methven
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel to the airport?

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel is 57.2 mi (82-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel on Jul 21, 2025 start from $49.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel.

Does Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel have a pool?

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel to downtown Methven?

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Methven.

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I tried several times to contact the property manager at least 24 hours prior to arriving so we knew how to book in as it is unmanned. Absolutely no response to multiple attempts at phoning. When we got to the property there was a hand written note on the door with room number and keys were in the door. Room nothing like the photos. Beds were terrible. Will not be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L'ambiance avec les jeunes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Essentially a shared home made over into a hostel. Very convenient, and friendly management.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good night!

Short and sweet, warm and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

arlette, nouvelle caledonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

we had goods walks around that small town

no public transport to get methven but shuttle to go strait to christchurch airport
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic aura

Friendly host nice fireplace terrific vibe sociable guests,good location for transport and shops Felt like home from home,great conversation and rooms were very comfortable will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended!!! Will come again

Nice and cosy lodge, good communication, thanks for the arrangement with my late check-in =)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy and friendly

The lodge itself is cosy and well heated. Beds were comfortable and kitchen and bathrooms clean and easily accessible. The owner was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed there for 1 night on the road to Christchurch. The staff we could have a late check out because of the snow. Nice and warm plece :)

6/10 Okay

Lynnie, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Location was ok

Unfortunately one of our rooms had been newly painted, definitely not pleasant and I think they should have warned us about this when I first made the booking a month prior. No excuses, they should have let me know. That was very disappointing.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convenient to ski fields and CHC airport

We spent one night and found the room to be overcrowded with stuff not useful to us--eg we needed more room for packing and sorting than for large screen, electronic stuff etc. Staff were a little too chatty, but having said that, the small studio was clean, the owners very pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

A C, Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice homely place to stay

Very helpful, if u forget some things they try to help u out, very homely and warm

10/10 Excellent

Leo, New Zealand - Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

supasit, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Colin, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Spotless; Only suggestion would be an information pack for the main lodge would be good especially re the DVD's etc. If there was one we didn't see it.

8/10 Good

Melody wang, taipei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

很奇妙的感覺

大樹的老闆很熱情!也非常喜歡東方文化解說的很仔細! 因為我們去玩的月份不是正好滑雪的時間點!意外住到一棟房子只有我們的一晚很好唷!

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Holidays

We booked a twin room which was very clean and thebeds were warm and comfy ! In the living room was always a warm fire , movies on the PlayStation and games to play ! I enjoyed my staying at big tree lodge and I'll come back! Thanks to the hosts Lee, Heather and Roger , it was nice to meet you

10/10 Excellent

Take

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

マウントハッタスキー拠点の宿

ニュージーランドへのスキーは初めてだったが，マウントハッタへのシャトルバスの停留所前かつ，社会的評価が良かったので，宿泊してみた．宿は清潔に保たれていて，暖炉もあり，スキー以外は暖炉前で映画を見ながらくつろいでいた．スーパーマーケットや，バー等は徒歩5分程度の場所にあり，便利な立地だった．