2 Barkers Road, 7730 Methven, New Zealand
#16 of 25 hotels in Methven
Guests' ChoiceBased on 272 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 June 2024
David
New Zealandshared kitchen has a microwave, kettle and toaster. no hot plate or oven.
cosy clean warm rooms in the middle of town. little noise from pub below.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
John
New ZealandThis is a classic country pub with budget accomodation above it. If you don't mind that, it is one of the better ones I've stayed at. Everything was really clean, there is a nice (small) shared kitchen area, wifi was good and free, and there is a great balcony to watch the sunset. The pub is popular with a nice courtyard below but I didn't have any issues with noise.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Chris
New ZealandDownstairs access to upstairs from rear. Narrow at bottom.
Did not have breakfast at pub. Not on offer.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Isabmmm
United KingdomI would like to have a lamp in my room so I ca. read
Location comfortable room and clean.. cooking facilities were good as well
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
William
New ZealandSlightly bigger room
Small room but clean tidy and most comfortable bed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Sarah
GermanyVery friendly staff and easy check-in. There is an open kitchen and seating both inside and on a balcony for all guests, which was very nice. The shared bathrooms were extremely clean and very private (individual shower stalls that could be locked). Perfect not only for backpackers but also for families! Very close to the hot pools, which we recommend as well (2 hours is enough though if you are there with kids)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Rae
New ZealandSome of the younger bar staff could benefit from some PD in customer service, needing a bit of encouragement to speak nicely and kindly to older customers at closing time.
Having accommodation at the pub we were visiting for a party booking was great. We did wish to say a special thanks to the woman who waited on our table, a young lady from Scotland. She was very efficient, polite, fun and a happy person. Great band - The Mavericks
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Marilyn
AustraliaError made in billing
Everything I needed was there
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Claire
New ZealandSomeone took my breakfast from the communal fridge so I wouldn’t recommend using that facility. Take some ear plugs if you’re looking for an early night.
Great location and friendly staff. Above a pub which is great if you stay til closing time!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Vanessa
New ZealandKitchen was tiny, and could have had an oven or stove for cooking meals
great
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Jeremy
New ZealandThe walls are thin
The terrace out my window. Kitchen Social
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Harold
New ZealandMinimal kitchen space /cooking facilities
Great staff, clean and tidy facilities. Central location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Matthew
New ZealandVery central. Very clean. Comfy beds. Traveled with our two teenagers. Had two twin rooms. Good value for money. Stayed for one night for sking. Was a Monday night so music from pub downstairs stopped early enough to sleep.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Alan
New ZealandCould do with a bedside table and reading light if I’m being petty
Great location, very clean, friendly staff, and other guests were very helpful and considerate. Didn’t notice much noise from the live band which was my best guest fear.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Camila
New ZealandThe manager and the people who work there was so nice and friendly, the room was super warm and cozy. We really enjoy our time in there
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
John
New ZealandCold white lightbulb in bedroom. Should be warm white in relaxing areas, cool white in kitchen & bathrooms. No plugs for washroom basins - couldn't shave. Also risky rinsing cantact lenses without a basin plug.
Room & facilities adequate, warm & comfortable
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Les
New ZealandNOT APPLICABLE
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Nicola
New Zealandthere was a gross stain on the wall of room 10
Great value for money, very clean and lovely atmosphere.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Gianella
AustraliaThe heater in my room was not strong at all so I had many freezing nights. However, the heater in my friend's room was great - so it really depends on the room you get. The noise coming up from the pub was not a huge problem for me but it is definitely something that people need to be aware of before booking, especially on Saturday nights when there's a band.
Great location right in the middle of Methven and a very close walk to many of the shops and cafes. It was also great to be so close to the i-Hub, where we got picked up and dropped off by the bus to Mt Hutt. The facilities like the kitchen and bathroom were nice and clean enough. Check-in and check-out was also very easy.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Mdcx50
AustraliaNoisy from bar below and very creaking floorboards, due to the age of the Blue Pub. You can hear all walking in the hallway and in neighbouring rooms.
Location, food, hospitality of staff were all amazing.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Howard
New ZealandShowers are very tired Not worth $80 pn but that's Methven I ATM in town did not work. Pub also has one but it needs to be open - 3rd World
Good location, comfortable bed, friendly staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Charles
New ZealandDownsides? Nothing really. It was good value for money so very happy!
If you want 5 Star accommodation, perhaps not for you. BUT… if you want a decent bed for the night, very clean rooms, really good pub food and excellent beer, friendly staff, use of a kitchen (including cooking facilities and fridge) in the centre of town, and all at reasonable cost, you can’t do much better!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Andrew
New ZealandStaff were friendly and very obliging. Food was great and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Philippa
New ZealandPerfect for an overnight stay after a catch up with friends and birthday dinner at the Blue Pub. Entertainment was a bonus!
Stayed in April 2023
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