2.5 Star Hotel

The Brown Pub

Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven, New Zealand View Map

$54 nightly

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The Brown Pub

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Comfortable Accommodations The Brown Pub in Methven offers family rooms with private bathrooms, mountain views, and carpeted floors. Each room includes a sofa bed and a seating area, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining and Leisure Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free meals. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, while the sun terrace and outdoor play area offer outdoor activities. Entertainment and Activities The hotel features a lounge, nightclub, evening entertainment, live music, and karaoke. Activities such as skiing, hiking, and cycling are available nearby. Location and Accessibility Located 54 mi from Christchurch International Airport, The Brown Pub is highly rated for its room cleanliness, bar, and room comfort.

230 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
8.9
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “warm, cozy, great facilities, quite even tough above pub”
  • “Nice location, nice food, nice staff”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Triple Room1/1

Triple Room

151 sqft • 3 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Complimentary coffee
2 Bedroom Family Unit1/4

2 Bedroom Family Unit

216 sqft • 1 King or 2 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Free Wifi
Deluxe Triple Room1/1

Deluxe Triple Room

151 sqft • 1 Single, 1 King

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Complimentary coffee
  • Complimentary tea
Single Room1/2

Single Room

97 sqft • 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Complimentary coffee
Super King1/1

Super King

130 sqft • 1 Unknown

  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Complimentary coffee
Twin Room1/3

Twin Room

119 sqft • 2 Single

  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Heating
  • Linens

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 230 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • warm, cozy, great facilities, quite even tough above pub
    • Nice location, nice food, nice staff
    • Really nice hostel style accommodation, close to everything

    Cons -

    • Could hear other guests through the walls, the room was feeling a little tired but worked for our needs.
    • It’s a very cheap stay so it’s understandably basic, but the room wasn’t well cleaned, with a large dead moth on the windowsill right above the head of the bed (no headboard). The rubbish curtains also had numerous burn marks. It was hot and stuffy but the window of the room didn’t open, the the helpful member of staff didn’t know how to open it.
    • Be aware there's love music on fridays so rather avoid the kingsize bed rooms on the righthand side of the staircase, as the band plays right underneath you.The mood and atmosphere was great and the party went on till late with us in the middle, even being on the 1st floor.Apart from that, we had a great stay. :)
    Business Traveler (12)Solo Traveler (78)Traveling as Couple (86)Family with Young Children (74)Group Traveler (87)Total (352)
    10davidPosted on: 6-6-2025

    warm, cozy, great facilities, quite even tough above pub

    10CharliePosted on: 4-16-2025

    Nice location, nice food, nice staff

    6HannahPosted on: 4-2-2025

    Really nice hostel style accommodation, close to everything

    Could hear other guests through the walls, the room was feeling a little tired but worked for our needs.

    9NikkiPosted on: 3-30-2025

    Great location, the balcony was awesome! Great to have a kitchen. Loved having a band on later in the night!

    10HelenPosted on: 3-17-2025

    Very clean and lovely smelling. Awesome deck to sit on in the evening. Lounge and kitchen facilities great!

    6CatrionaPosted on: 1-31-2025

    It’s centrally located in Methven

    It’s a very cheap stay so it’s understandably basic, but the room wasn’t well cleaned, with a large dead moth on the windowsill right above the head of the bed (no headboard). The rubbish curtains also had numerous burn marks. It was hot and stuffy but the window of the room didn’t open, the the helpful member of staff didn’t know how to open it.

    7Av.12Posted on: 1-21-2025

    Clean and tidy room/facilities.

    Be aware there's love music on fridays so rather avoid the kingsize bed rooms on the righthand side of the staircase, as the band plays right underneath you.The mood and atmosphere was great and the party went on till late with us in the middle, even being on the 1st floor.Apart from that, we had a great stay. :)

    9WaqasPosted on: 1-2-2025

    What a great place in budget.Only issue is the noise from the pub but noise cancelling ear buds did the job. And the beds are too soft.Oh and while you're there their BBQ Beef burger is a must. The best I have had

    The beds

    10MeganPosted on: 11-15-2024

    Great price, clean and comfortable. Balcony is a great place to chill.

    Nothing it was great

    7MaiaPosted on: 11-10-2024

    Free parking, good kitchenette. Rooms basic but had everything I needed.

    Room was quite worn but ok

    9KarenPosted on: 10-25-2024

    clean and tidy, spacious rooms, good communal area,great balconey

    room above the band playing below

    7DjPosted on: 10-11-2024

    Over all facilities great. Food in pub excellent

    I forgot noise rises, we were in a room directly over the bar. Poor planning on my part for a Thursday night. Fine for a couple, not travelling with teenagers lol

    10PaulPosted on: 10-10-2024

    Clean, simple and value for money. Good food downstairs in the pub.

    10SallyPosted on: 10-1-2024

    Really comfortable and clean rooms.So easy to pop down to the bar for a nice meal.Lots of spots to sit out in the sun.

    7FrancescaPosted on: 9-9-2024

    comfy, clean, shared living space and kitchen facilities

    small room

    10ElisePosted on: 9-8-2024

    Super clean tidy and warm

    5PatrickPosted on: 9-6-2024

    Good location.

    Very small room. No table to put anything on. No chair. Curtain hooks missing. Window wouldn't open more than 2 inches despite it being a very warm day. Noisy music from courtyard below. Window above door let in light from passage outside room all night. Very little soundproofing, heard neighbours opening and closing doors all night. One of the two bedside lamps wasn't even plugged in. Common bathroom didn't appear to be serviced while I was there.

    9davidPosted on: 9-4-2024

    central location, clean and comfy.

    Noisey until 11pm on fridays when there is a disco downstairs, othewr days noise not an issue

    7JulianPosted on: 9-2-2024

    Great location, great ski place to stay, EXCEPT for Friday nights!

    VERY noisy on Friday nights so avoid this night if at all possible as guests right above the band area. It sounds like a very BAD rock concert that you can NOT turn down.

    10MichaelPosted on: 8-29-2024

    Comfortable and clean. Good meals at the bar /dining room area.

    No TV; Shortage of power points.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that all rooms are located on the first floor above the bar and restaurant, which hosts regular live bands. It is advised to check the live music gig guide prior to booking.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.

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    The Brown Pub

    Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven

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