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Brinkley Resort

2.5 star property

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Reception
TV
Exterior
TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Spa

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43 Barkers Rd, Methven, Canterbury, 7730
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hutt Skifield
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

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

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Standard Studio, Garden View

Standard Studio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Methven Resort
Methven
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 181 reviews
The price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Methven Resort

About the area

Methven

When you stay at Brinkley Resort in Methven, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 5-minute drive of Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course. .This spa aparthotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Rakaia Gorge and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Awa Awa Rata Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 27 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 40 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Lake Hood - 42 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Village Takeaways And Pizzas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Brinkley Resort

Brinkley Resort offers 28 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
2 hot tubs are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the aparthotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as washing machines and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Full-service spa

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe at front desk

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 28 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Aparthotel

Brinkley Resort Aparthotel Methven

Brinkley Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

C

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Keilor Downs

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to a 2 bedroom and was very comfortable. Impressed with staff, location and accommodation. Unfortunately due to the season the restaurant was mot open but plenty of food/restaurants in town just a short walk
Summer storm day before no view woke up to this
Day before
Glacial river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort itself is lovely — peaceful setting, great facilities, and a relaxing vibe overall. However, the check-in experience could’ve been much better. We arrived at 3:30pm, but no one was around. The dog on-site went off, and ringing the bell only made it worse. We called the resort, and the owner returned — friendly, but no apology. Our room wasn’t ready either — the cleaner was still finishing up. We gave it another 30 minutes, and all was fine after that. Without any communication from the resort, we missed out on valuable time up the mountain. On the flip side, if we’d needed the room at 2pm, it could’ve been a real struggle — especially with a toddler. The advertised check-in time is 2pm, and waiting until 4pm is disappointing. That said, check-out was easy, and we were sent off with a cheerful corgi, which was much nicer. A great place overall, but smoother communication expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation in Methven
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brinkleys was close to the pools and township and very clean but furnishings were somewhat dated and room was very small. It was great to have a shared washer/drier after being at the pools. Sad restaurant was not open as off peak
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stecy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, the studio was nice and has everything you need for few nights stay. We like the use of the spa pool ! Recommend this stay for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy and great facilities. Also in a handy location. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good place to stay

Clean, comfortable, and spacious accommodations. Quiet. No complaints. Full kitchen. Lot of natural light through large windows. Good curtains for sleeping. Propane grill not far away. Two community hot tubs (which was too hot).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated property with great views and an easy walk to town. Multiple rooms and a decent size lounge made travel easy with ski gear
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

johan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kin Hong

No room service daily
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024