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Abisko Lodge

3.5 star property
Mountain ski retreat with bar/lounge and hot tub

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Lounge
Exterior
Triple Room | Living area | TV
Coffee shop
Outdoor spa tub
Centrally located in the city, Abisko Lodge offers an eco-friendly retreat with a garden and library. Guests can warm by the lobby fireplace or unwind in the sauna and spa tub. The lodge provides free WiFi, a convenient ski shuttle, and secure storage for outdoor gear.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Methven, Abisko Lodge is in the city center. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
74 Main Street, Methven, 7730

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Ashburton Domain - 28 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Lake Hood - 46 min drive - 31.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 131 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Station Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Abisko Lodge

Holiday park in the city center
Take advantage of a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Abisko Lodge. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this holiday park offering a ski shuttle and ski storage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage and laundry services
Room features
All guestrooms at Abisko Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Abisko Lodge
Abisko Lodge Methven
Abisko Methven
Abisko Lodge Methven
Abisko Lodge Holiday park
Abisko Lodge Holiday park Methven

Frequently asked questions

Is Abisko Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Abisko Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Abisko Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Abisko Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Abisko Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Abisko Lodge located?

Located near the slopes, this Methven holiday park is in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course, and close to winter sports such as skiing lessons. Rakaia Gorge and Awa Awa Rata Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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