Brinkley Resort vs Snow Denn Lodge
Both are in Methven, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentMethven
Brinkley Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 19
GuesthouseMethven
Snow Denn Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 8 of 19
The short answer
Pick Snow Denn Lodge
It comes out ahead on 8 of 19 compared facts. 610 m apart.
Choose Brinkley Resort if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 70 / 17)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2013)
Choose Snow Denn Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 17 / 70)
Why is Brinkley Resort better than Snow Denn Lodge?
- 1More guest reviews (92 vs 39), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2013)+8y
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (70 vs 17 rooms)×4.1
Why is Snow Denn Lodge better than Brinkley Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5)+0.3
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (17 vs 70 rooms)−53
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Brinkley Resort vs Snow Denn Lodge: which hotel is better? | Brinkley Resort | Snow Denn Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Location | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 92 +53 | 39 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.5/5 +0.4 |
| Google reviews | 175 +42 | 133 |
| Rank in Methven | bottom 18% | top 36% +46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 | 4.7 +0.2 |
| Distance to Methven centre | 2.5 km | 2.2 km −300 m |
| To the airport | 73 km | 73 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 15 +4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 530 m | 80 m −460 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 70 | 17 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +8y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 19 +9 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
610 m apart
Brinkley Resort: city centre: 340 m, Christchurch International Airport (CHC): 73 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Snow Denn Lodge: city centre: 280 m, Christchurch International Airport (CHC): 73 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Brinkley Resort or Snow Denn Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Brinkley Resort or Snow Denn Lodge?
Snow Denn Lodge leads in 8 of 19 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, Google rating. Brinkley Resort is stronger in number of reviews, Google reviews, newest building or renovation.
Which is cheaper, Brinkley Resort or Snow Denn Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Snow Denn Lodge is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.5 km for Brinkley Resort.
How far apart are Brinkley Resort and Snow Denn Lodge?
The two hotels are 610 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score