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Brinkley Resort

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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BBQ/picnic area
Food and drink
Pet-friendly
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
43 Barkers Road, Methven, 7730
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    10 min walk
  • Methven Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Rakaia Gorge
    12 min drive
  • Ashburton (ASG)
    32 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Studio Queen Room

Soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fridge
LCD TV
Washing machine
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

Soundproofing, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Washing machine
3 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Methven

At Brinkley Resort, you'll be 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Rakaia Gorge. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The family restaurant, Shackleton's Bar & Grill, serves local cuisine. Shackleton's Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with dinner. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Methven hotel, you'll be 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Methven Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 10 min walk
  • Methven Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 11 min drive
  • Rakaia Gorge - 12 min drive
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dubliner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chilli Methven - Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Craft @ Arabica - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Brinkley Resort

Eco-certified hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Brinkley Resort. Parking is available for a fee.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Brinkley Resort offers 37 accommodations with a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shackleton's Bar
  • Shackleton's Bar & Grill

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours vary seasonally. From October - May, the front desk hours are 9 AM-5 PM (reduced hours may apply); June - September hours are 9 AM-7 PM.
The property’s restaurant is closed October - May.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the summer:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay

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 cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Brinkley Resort Methven
Brinkley Resort
Brinkley Methven
Brinkley Resort Hotel
Brinkley Resort Methven
Brinkley Resort Hotel Methven

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Brinkley Resort?

Brinkley Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Brinkley Resort?

Yep, Brinkley Resort has a self car park, for a fee.

Is there a spa on site at Brinkley Resort?

No, there is no spa at this property. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa is a short 10-minute walk away.

Is Brinkley Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Brinkley Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Brinkley Resort?

No, Brinkley Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Brinkley Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed during the summer.

Are pets allowed at Brinkley Resort?

Furry friends are welcome at Brinkley Resort, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet.

Brinkley Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

sacha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good, could be better
Good location Clean and warm Overall good. Bring extra toilet paper and dishwasher powder if you are staying more than a couple of days as only 3 loo rolls and a small amount of powder is supplied and not replaced during your stay. Shackleton restaurant had excellent staff and nice food but wouldn’t go there again unless they can fix the smoke coming into the restaurant from the fire place. We felt like we had smoked a packet of cigarettes, our clothes smelled and eyes burned. Felt sorry for the staff working there. There is a thick black stain above the fire place that suggests this has been going for some time. The data allowance of 300mb per day is lousy. Other similar/ lower priced properties would provide unlimited good quality internet access at no extra charge and top ups of loo roll and other basic essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, dishwashing liquid and powder. All that said these were minor annoyances and we would stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The manager was awesome and was great helping with the right information
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Awesome property with everything you need
Third time we have stayed. That speaks for itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell Mak

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, excellent fr families. Ver warm welcome from the hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Ok stay. Very dusty, needed to take steroid spray and antihistamines. Noisy fridge next to sleeping area not ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Darin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice Stay But OverRated
We stayed here for 4 nights and weren't that impressed for the price we paid . Nice rooms , but could have got somewhere just as good for less than we paid .It was looking quite run down and needs a bit of a freshen up. The restaurant was closed and that was part of the reason why we stayed there, as its very highly recommended. We ran out of milk on the morning we were leaving and went to reception to see if we could get a small amount for our coffee and was flatly refused and was told we are a resort not a hotel So we won't be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattresses need upgrading, we stayed there a few years ago , they are the same , soft. Also the Restaurant was too expensive for us to go too.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Sydney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space, central, very well equiped kitchen. Good internet. Overall very comfortable for a week.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accomodation for a weekend of skiing
We come to Methven every year to ski and this was our first time staying at the Brinkley. Close to town, clean and comfortable unit. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Emmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay. Only issue was that the curtains didn’t block the light at night very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service from the hosts and nice food at the restaurant on site. Clean rooms with only a short stroll to town and drive to the mountain. Great family ski holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice apartment. Fantastic we could take our dog. Lovely view of mountains and easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation servings Mt Hutt ski resort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Sydney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, friendly staff and overall setup. Some minor improvements required..devils in the detail - no bin in the bathroom, extra toiletries and towels would’ve been great (given that we were 4 and stayed for 4 nights).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like that it was not serviced The same towels for three nights Barely enough toilet paper No rubbish bags A pitiful amount of dishwashing powder Dishes were dirty before we had used them Positives - good location comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed wish the restaurant had been open
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arthur, Sydney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fully featured place. Perfect stop over while transiting between Queenstown and Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019