Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Rakaia Gorge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior detail
Bathroom shower

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Explore the area

Map
6 Bank Street, Methven, 7730
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    16 min walk
  • Methven Golf Course
    4 min drive
  • Mount Hutt Skifield
    40 min drive
  • Ashburton (ASG)
    31 min drive

Room options

Family Room Queen with Bunk - 4 guest max

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Super King with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Super King Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Double Bed with Overhead Bunk - 3 guest max

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Bed Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 7 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Queen Bed Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 Bed in Twin Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Super Twin with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

1 Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room, Queen bed and Single with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Super Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Methven

At Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel, you'll be 12.8 km (8 mi) from Rakaia Gorge and 26.3 km (16.4 mi) from Mount Hutt Skifield. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Methven hostel include Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Methven Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 12 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 40 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dubliner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chilli Methven - Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Craft @ Arabica - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Rakaia Gorge
As a guest of Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Methven hostel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel offers 20 shared accommodations. This Methven hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 10.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per person (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Snow Denn Lodge Methven
Snow Denn Lodge Hostel Methven
Snow Denn Methven
Snow Denn Lodge Hostel
Snow Denn Lodge Hostel Methven
Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Methven
Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Methven

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel?

Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel on 3 Dec 2024 start from NZ$102.35, 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 Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa is a short 16-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
The location was great, you can walk to most of the cafes and bars in Methven so no need to drive once you get here. The bed was very comfortable with great pillows! I’ll be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yun Mi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanchan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Snow Denn Lodge and felt like part of the family within 1 hour of checking in. The room was nice and warm and the shared shower facilities are clean and comfortable. Brilliant staff, great drying room for skis and use of the guest laundry was extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Clean tidy and comfortable. Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lodge provided a convenient and comfortable base for our trip. The location is ideal - it's an easy walk to the supermarket, restaurants, and the shuttle bus pickup for Mt Hutt skiing. The lodge itself is quiet and relaxed. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADRIENNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple who run it with the cutest little daughter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy beds. Tidy and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Zara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Back again to ski second year in a row.
This was our second trip to Snow Denn and we had another enjoyable stay. The owner is very friendly and helpful and it was great to see how much her young child had grown since our visit last year. Our boys were happy to be back. The kitchen and bathroom were nice and clean and the other guests friendly and quiet. Nice central location, very near to both supermarkets and in town eateries. All very short walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tadashi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay! Very clean and tidy, comfy room, the owner is super friendly and helpful. I'd definitely go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good Bathrooms, Kitchen & dining room with fireplace, and lounge room. Located fairly close to shops and food & beverage outlets and has private car parking on site available. However the room I stayed in (twin dorm with bunk bed) was really small and had bad soundproofing so all the noise from people talking in kitchen and dining room, shower and toilet came straight through the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mark, Napier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So cosy my boys didn't want to go home!
My two young boys and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Snow Denn Lodge. It was a lovely warm and welcoming hostel, with comfy made up beds and a wood burning stove lit each evening in the kitchen/dining/common area. The kitchen was well equipped and clean and there was a lovely big dining table that was great for meeting other Lodge residents around. I loved that I could easily recycle our waste and even feed food scraps to the owners' chooks (via collection bucket). My boys loved hanging out in the comfortable lounge area upstairs, with great views over to Mount Hutt. We even met another family to ski with through staying here. They come back annually, apparently. Plus, when a favourite cuddly toy was accidentally left behind, Laura, one of the owners, located it and is couriering it home to us. Great, friendly service from her, partner Tim and baby Tessa!! I'm sure we'll be back...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite in Methven!
Excellent lodge, esp for before and after Mt Hutt ski days! Friendly hosts, comfy clean rooms, great kitchen & lounge area, & walking distance to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yun Mi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
I had a great stay here, the weather was terrible outside but nice and warm inside. It was super comfy and the service was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Hope, Rotorua. New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Good sized rooms. Shared spaces are really practical
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place, stayed here in the Summer so we had it mostly to ourselves. 100m from the shops, nice place to crash for a bit. Kitchen lacking a few things, and sound travels pretty well around the place, but great service and a really nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and tidy hostel, good choice of accommodation. Close to local amenities. Ski bus stops at front door.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019