--- title: "Brinkley Resort, Methven: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Brinkley Resort in Methven: rated 8.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/brinkley-resort-methven/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- Apartment · ★★★★ # Brinkley Resort Methven, Methven, New Zealand 8.5 · Very good 92 reviews · #9 #9 of 11 in Methven · 4.1/5 on Google, 175 reviews · 4.5 Location score ## About Brinkley Resort Brinkley Resort is an apartment in Methven, Methven, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 92 reviews. Facilities include spa, restaurant, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 340 m from the centre of Methven. The nearest airport, Christchurch International Airport (CHC), is 73 km away. - **Type:** Apartment - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 70 - **Floors:** 2 - **Opened:** 2000 - **Last renovated:** 2021 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 6 43 Barkers Road Methven Mt Hutt Village Canterbury [brinkleyresort.co.nz](http://www.brinkleyresort.co.nz/) ## How Brinkley Resort scores Better rated than 15% of hotels in Methven - Guest rating **8.5** - Location **4.5** - Facilities **5.8** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **5.0** Methven average ## Rating on Google 4.1/5 175 Google reviews - 5★49% - 4★23% - 3★19% - 2★4% - 1★5% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities SpaRestaurantBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Spa - Hot tub - Massage ### Food & drink - Restaurant - Bar - Room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **4.5**/10 - **Walk grade:** **40**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **11** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportChristchurch International Airport (CHC)73 km164 min drive
Distance to the centreMethven340 m5 min walk
### Sights nearby - Methven Museum760 m ## Brinkley Resort: in detail At Brinkley Resort, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the serviced apartment to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. At the serviced apartment, their tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for leisure activities and adventures. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the laundromat and laundry service provided at Brinkley Resort. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Brinkley Resort with accessible amenities such as room service. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and blackout curtains to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few accommodations at Brinkley Resort also include unique design elements like a balcony or terrace. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television, in-room video streaming and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the serviced apartment offers visitors access to a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. Brinkley Resort offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. All adore a delightful cup of coffee! An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at serviced apartment's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site BBQ facilities available. At Brinkley Resort, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by paying a visit to massage, hot tub and spa for ultimate relaxation. At Brinkley Resort, the poolside bar provides an excellent incentive to enjoy extended hours in your swimwear. ### Compare ## Compare Brinkley Resort with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Mount Hutt Motels](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mount-hutt-motels-methven/) Motel ★★★★ 220 m away 9.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/brinkley-resort-methven-vs-mount-hutt-motels-methven/) - [The Brown Pub](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-brown-pub-methven/) Hotel ★★★ 420 m away 8.6 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/brinkley-resort-methven-vs-the-brown-pub-methven/) - [Blue Pub Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/blue-pub-hotel-methven/) Inn ★★★ 430 m away 8.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/blue-pub-hotel-methven-vs-brinkley-resort-methven/) - [Snow Denn Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/snow-denn-lodge-methven/) Guesthouse ★★★ 610 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/brinkley-resort-methven-vs-snow-denn-lodge-methven/) - [Abisko Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abisko-lodge-methven/) Motel ★★★★ 720 m away 7.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abisko-lodge-methven-vs-brinkley-resort-methven/) - [Big Tree Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/big-tree-lodge-methven/) Hostel ★★★ 940 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/big-tree-lodge-methven-vs-brinkley-resort-methven/) ## Questions about Brinkley Resort ### How do guests rate Brinkley Resort? Brinkley Resort has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 92 reviews, which is better than 15% of rated hotels in Methven. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Brinkley Resort? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Is there parking at Brinkley Resort? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Brinkley Resort from the airport? The nearest airport, Christchurch International Airport (CHC), is 73 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Brinkley Resort have? Brinkley Resort has 70 rooms on 2 floors. 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/brinkley-resort-methven/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/