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Reviews of The Blue Pub

2 Barkers Road, 7730 Methven, New Zealand

#16 of 25 hotels in Methven

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Review score

Based on 272 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    greatcost clean quite pub accommodation in central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    shared 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This 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

    9.0
    Delightful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Downstairs 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

    8.0
    Great location and cleans friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    9.0
    Good value great staff very friendly .thanks Sonny
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly bigger room

    Small room but clean tidy and most comfortable bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Perfect family stay in a unique location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very 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

    8.0
    Perfect for a great night of dining, dancing and fun, bonus to stay at the pub, so no driving.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some 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

    8.0
    I must recommend the accommodation and the rustic appearance. Great stuff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Error made in billing

    Everything I needed was there

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Someone 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

    8.0
    Great easy and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Kitchen was tiny, and could have had an oven or stove for cooking meals

    great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    Great skiing accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are thin

    The terrace out my window. Kitchen Social

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minimal kitchen space /cooking facilities

    Great staff, clean and tidy facilities. Central location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very 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

    9.0
    Way better than you’d expect for rooms above a pub!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could 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

    9.0
    Great people and cozy bedroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold 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

    8.0
    it,s not the Ritz but excellent value -friendly staff -great location-would certainly book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    NOT APPLICABLE

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy 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

    8.0
    Somewhere to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers 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

    8.0
    Great pub, brilliant pub food and beer, friendly staff, clean and tidy - perfect for what we wanted!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Downsides? 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

    8.0
    Great all round. Will definitely be back again soon!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were friendly and very obliging. Food was great and beds were very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    8.0
    Great night out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perfect 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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