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The Brown Pub

2.5 star property
Hotel in Methven with a restaurant and a bar

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BBQ/picnic area
Shared kitchen
Hallway
Deluxe Double Room (Room 3) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility
The Brown Pub welcomes visitors with a picturesque garden and playground. Guests relax on the sunny terrace or challenge friends to billiards while staying connected with WiFi. The pub serves continental breakfast options that start the day right in this charming setting.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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)) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room (Room 6)

Quadruple Room (Room 6) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 neighborhood

Map
Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven, 7730

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Ashburton Domain - 29 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Lake Hood - 46 min drive - 31.8 miles

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

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Brown Pub and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at The Brown Pub have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 per person

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, 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brown Pub pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Brown Pub?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Brown Pub?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Brown Pub?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Brown Pub located?

Situated in Methven, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course. Rakaia Gorge and Awa Awa Rata Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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