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Snow Denn Lodge

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Rakaia Gorge

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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6 Bank Street, Methven, 7730
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hutt Skifield
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory

1 Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Queen bed and Single with Ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 Bed in Twin Dormitory

1 Bed in Twin Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Single Bed Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Bed Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Queen Bed Room, Shared Bathroom

Queen Bed Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Shared kitchen

Super King Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Living room

Super King with Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Family Room Queen with Bunk - 4 guest max

Family Room Queen with Bunk - 4 guest max

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Bed with Overhead Bunk - 3 guest max

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Super Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Super Twin with Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Methven

At Snow Denn Lodge, 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.
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What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 11 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Trott's Garden - 20 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 22 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 39 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Parrot Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Patrons Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Snow Denn Lodge

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Rakaia Gorge
As a guest of Snow Denn Lodge, 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 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 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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?

Snow Denn Lodge 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?

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snow Denn Lodge on 1 Jan 2026 start from NZ$110.00, 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?

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

Is there a spa on site at Snow Denn Lodge?

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?

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?

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

Are pets allowed at Snow Denn Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Snow Denn Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, warm fireplace and nice shared facilities and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ensuite tiny but adequate. Very limited storage in room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly & replied promptly when I asked to extend stay. The price was reasonable. The kitchen was well equiped. Especially liked the fire place in the kitchen. Everything was clean from our room to the kitchen. I would prefer a lighter duvet though my daughter liked the weighted duvet - so that's personal preference. The only concern was being able to hear people in the next room. I could hear snoring when I used the bathroom but at least couldn't hear this when we shut the bathroom door. Though in the morning it was quite noisy. Didn't really bother me as we were getting up anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and owners and great atmosphere was really nice will definitely be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Luana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was no tv in our room or no face cloths and no body wash
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perhaps a small TV in the en suite room for older guests that couldn't manage the stairs to the TV lounge. Tea and coffee provided would be good. At the price, which was similar to a motel, Tea and Coffee facilities are usually included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lstb

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities all round, affordable, central, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Inge

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and warm, clean facilities. Staff friendly. Walked to pub for dinner. Would recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ee
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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