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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
Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)
Meeting facility
Shared kitchen
Hallway
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
The current price is €54
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

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
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About the area

Map
Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven, 7730

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

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 property and free newspapers
  • ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at The Brown Pub offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

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The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
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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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
Brown Pub Methven
Brown Pub
The Brown Pub Hotel
The Brown Pub Methven
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 does it cost to stay at The Brown Pub?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brown Pub on 3 Nov 2025 start from €54.08, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Brown Pub located?

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

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The Brown Pub Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Silke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dayle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Cheap and cheerful room with decent beds. Staff were lovely and super helpful, and the communal showers and toilets were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! Great common room and amenities. There is a bit of road noise due to being next to the highway. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Exactly what we expected. Clean, comfortable inexpensive accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Liza-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Night away

The pub was lovely but the room was right across from the other pub and above the bar! Too noisy for a decent nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Brown Pub is the ideal location for a cost effective holiday. I've stayed here a number of times and keep coming back. Remember, it's a pub so it goes off like a frog in a sock on Friday and Saturday nights - so either be part of the celebrations or wear ear plugs !! The staff are sensational - going that extra mile even into the wee hours of the morning. The rooms are clean and warm, the kitchen is great, stacks of hot water in the showers... and the WiFi is faster than at home ! Everything you could possibly need for a short stay or a family holiday. I'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bit overpriced

Unfortunately this pub costs the same as an everyday standard motel, except there was no private bathroom. We booked 2 rooms, a single bed and a double bed, the price difference being $60 between them (and for the extra $60 we expected there to be a bathroom). It’s more of a backpackers than a hotel. Our options were limited due to the late notice of our trip but we probably wouldn’t stay again as can get a much bigger motel room for around the same price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was priced reasonably. Staff were GREAT ! We were the only ones staying so it felt like we have the entire upstairs to ourselves. Shower was fantastic. Nice decor. Short walk to the pools.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for one night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the job for a stopover...good pub kai too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
meal was very average for the price. Steak was beautifully cooked but just came with fries and egg. Door to guest quarters needs oiling badly as squeaks terribly. very limited menu. No complimentary milk for tea & coffee. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Real old school character and charm to building. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. I just had some challenges about toilets and showers in need of a renovation. The room was very clean and comfy, views were very, very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DWAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room big bed. No tv and have to share bathroom with 2 other rooms but still good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been through Methven a number of times but never stayed in town overnight, but the Brown Pub was a pleasant surprise, classic pub hotel, the food was excellent and staff as well. My room was much nicer than the photo, people in the pub were friendly and not rowdy, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy for what I needed it for ((a night couple of day's out of ChCh I would've stayed Monday if I didnt have prior commitments. Staff are amazing, facilities clean as. Spacious as 👍 thank you for that I felt absolute spoiled. I will come down for a feed next stay it's just I'd bought kai from home. Comfortable as AND my friend's are interested I always share great awe how to say 🤔 experiences again thank you. Ah the booking was so easy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Amenities
Nice upper floor lounge area. Lovely peaceful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of it❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

april

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The food was average and staff need to be more chaty and friendly.but accomodation very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prisvärt, rent och fräscht
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with shared bathroom, but there were plenty of them all very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Machal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024