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Brinkley Resort

3.0 star property

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Food and drink
Reception
Property grounds
View from room
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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43 Barkers Road, Methven, 7730
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hutt Skifield
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Queen Room

Soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

Soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Methven

At Brinkley Resort, you'll be 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Rakaia Gorge. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, Shackleton's Bar & Grill, serves local cuisine. Shackleton's Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 3-property class Methven hotel you'll find Mount Hutt Skifield.

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 36 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 53 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Lake Hood - 56 min drive - 54.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Village Takeaways And Pizzas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Station Coffee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Brinkley Resort

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Brinkley Resort. Free self parking is available.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Brinkley Resort offers 37 accommodations with a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shackleton's Bar
  • Shackleton's Bar & Grill

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Reception hours vary seasonally. From October - May, the front desk hours are 9 AM-5 PM (reduced hours may apply); June - September hours are 9 AM-7 PM.
The property’s restaurant is closed October - May.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the summer:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Brinkley Resort Methven
Brinkley Resort
Brinkley Methven
Brinkley Resort Hotel
Brinkley Resort Methven
Brinkley Resort Hotel Methven

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Brinkley Resort?

Brinkley Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Brinkley Resort?

Yep, Brinkley Resort has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Brinkley Resort?

No, there is no spa at this property. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa is a short 10-minute walk away.

Is Brinkley Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Brinkley Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Brinkley Resort?

No, Brinkley Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Brinkley Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed during the summer.

Are pets allowed at Brinkley Resort?

Furry friends are welcome at Brinkley Resort, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet.

Brinkley Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property and hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Off season hotel Time not that exciting
Verified

8/10 Good

sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good, could be better

Good location Clean and warm Overall good. Bring extra toilet paper and dishwasher powder if you are staying more than a couple of days as only 3 loo rolls and a small amount of powder is supplied and not replaced during your stay. Shackleton restaurant had excellent staff and nice food but wouldn’t go there again unless they can fix the smoke coming into the restaurant from the fire place. We felt like we had smoked a packet of cigarettes, our clothes smelled and eyes burned. Felt sorry for the staff working there. There is a thick black stain above the fire place that suggests this has been going for some time. The data allowance of 300mb per day is lousy. Other similar/ lower priced properties would provide unlimited good quality internet access at no extra charge and top ups of loo roll and other basic essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, dishwashing liquid and powder. All that said these were minor annoyances and we would stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The manager was awesome and was great helping with the right information
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Awesome property with everything you need

Third time we have stayed. That speaks for itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice, excellent fr families. Ver warm welcome from the hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Ok stay. Very dusty, needed to take steroid spray and antihistamines. Noisy fridge next to sleeping area not ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice Stay But OverRated

We stayed here for 4 nights and weren't that impressed for the price we paid . Nice rooms , but could have got somewhere just as good for less than we paid .It was looking quite run down and needs a bit of a freshen up. The restaurant was closed and that was part of the reason why we stayed there, as its very highly recommended. We ran out of milk on the morning we were leaving and went to reception to see if we could get a small amount for our coffee and was flatly refused and was told we are a resort not a hotel So we won't be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattresses need upgrading, we stayed there a few years ago , they are the same , soft. Also the Restaurant was too expensive for us to go too.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space, central, very well equiped kitchen. Good internet. Overall very comfortable for a week.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

Great accomodation for a weekend of skiing

We come to Methven every year to ski and this was our first time staying at the Brinkley. Close to town, clean and comfortable unit. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Emmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay. Only issue was that the curtains didn’t block the light at night very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service from the hosts and nice food at the restaurant on site. Clean rooms with only a short stroll to town and drive to the mountain. Great family ski holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice apartment. Fantastic we could take our dog. Lovely view of mountains and easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hyun-Goo

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

Best!!

One of the best apartment in Methven for mt. Hutt ski area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation servings Mt Hutt ski resort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, friendly staff and overall setup. Some minor improvements required..devils in the detail - no bin in the bathroom, extra toiletries and towels would’ve been great (given that we were 4 and stayed for 4 nights).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like that it was not serviced The same towels for three nights Barely enough toilet paper No rubbish bags A pitiful amount of dishwashing powder Dishes were dirty before we had used them Positives - good location comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed wish the restaurant had been open
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fully featured place. Perfect stop over while transiting between Queenstown and Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
オフシーズンだけだと思いますが、チェックインもチェックアウトも従業員に会わずに終わってしまいました。事前に確認不足が有ったかもしれませんが、2泊してルームクリーニングやアメニティ交換が無かったのは、考えていませんでした。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very outdated resort with rooms that are tiny. Felt very cramped. Bathroom small with no bin. Awkward small stairs to reach our room which were hard navigating with a big suitcase. The free wifi was a coupon that lasted us 30 minutes! Even hostels and bars give better free wifi for streaming video content online. Fine for one night but I was hoping for better. However, good location for easy access to local shops and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

When is a resort not a resort?

Brinkley is not a resort. The restaurant was fantastic (and expensive) and this is clearly where all the effort goes. The studio room is tiny - there is no where to out a suitcase. The bathroom had mould around the windows, there was pink sticky stuff on the blanket, dust on the pillow, and lots of condensation in the room. Not a healthy environment at all. We will try somewhere (anywhere) else in Methven next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A bit expensive for what we got

Fairly small unit with steep steps to access. Room facilities were OK.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018