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The Brown Pub

2.5 star property
Hotel in Methven with restaurant and bar/lounge

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BBQ/picnic Area
Hallway
Shared kitchen
Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven, 7730
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Methven Golf Course
  • Place, Mount Hutt Skifield

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room (Room 5))

Twin Room (Room 5))

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room (Room 6)

Quadruple Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (Room 8)

Triple Room (Room 8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Super King Room)

Double Room (Super King Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Methven

At The Brown Pub you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Methven Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and free newspapers in the lobby. Each morning continental breakfast is available. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Methven hotel include Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Rakaia Gorge.

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 29 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Lake Hood - 46 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 131 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Station Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Brown Pub

Hotel in Methven with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Brown Pub also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Methven hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Brown Pub offers 12 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a limited 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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [the bar]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 8.00 per person

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 credit cards
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 Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Brown Pub Hotel Methven
Brown Pub Hotel
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Brown Pub
The Brown Pub Hotel
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The Brown Pub Hotel Methven

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Brown Pub?

The Brown Pub offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Brown Pub?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brown Pub on 8 Nov 2025 start from AU$96.24, including 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.

Is parking available at The Brown Pub?

Yep, The Brown Pub has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Brown Pub?

No, there is no spa at this property. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa is a short 13-minute walk away.

Does The Brown Pub serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Brown Pub?

No, The Brown Pub does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Brown Pub?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Brown Pub?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Brown Pub?

No, only service animals are allowed.