--- title: "The Brown Pub, Methven: reviews, location & comparison" description: "The Brown Pub in Methven: rated 8.6 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-brown-pub-methven/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-11 --- Hotel · ★★★ # The Brown Pub Methven, Methven, New Zealand 8.6 · Very good 46 reviews · #6 #6 of 11 in Methven · 4.2/5 on Google, 405 reviews · 4.7 Location score ## About The Brown Pub The Brown Pub is a hotel in Methven, Methven, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 46 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 90 m from the centre of Methven. The nearest airport, Christchurch International Airport (CHC), is 73 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 13 - **Last renovated:** 2019 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 9 137 Main St [brownpub.co.nz](http://www.brownpub.co.nz/) ## How The Brown Pub scores Better rated than 38% of hotels in Methven - Guest rating **8.6** - Location **4.7** Methven average ## Rating on Google 4.2/5 405 Google reviews - 5★41% - 4★31% - 3★21% - 2★4% - 1★3% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar ### Leisure - Nightclub ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Car hire ### In the rooms - Kitchen ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **4.7**/10 - **Walk grade:** **44**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **15** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportChristchurch International Airport (CHC)73 km165 min drive
Distance to the centreMethven90 m1 min walk
### Sights nearby - Methven Museum400 m ## The Brown Pub: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Discovering Methven becomes even more accessible, thanks to the car hire amenities provided at the hotel. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. At The Brown Pub, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a separate living room. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with instant coffee and instant tea. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Brown Pub, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Enjoy an entertaining evening alongside your fellow travelers at hotel's very own karaoke rooms, bar and nightclub. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its shared kitchen. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at The Brown Pub. Enhance your winter enjoyment by visiting the pristine white slopes each day with ski slopes. ### Compare ## Compare The Brown Pub with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Blue Pub Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/blue-pub-hotel-methven/) Inn ★★★ 60 m away 8.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/blue-pub-hotel-methven-vs-the-brown-pub-methven/) - [Snow Denn Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/snow-denn-lodge-methven/) Guesthouse ★★★ 200 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/snow-denn-lodge-methven-vs-the-brown-pub-methven/) - [Mount Hutt Motels](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mount-hutt-motels-methven/) Motel ★★★★ 200 m away 9.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mount-hutt-motels-methven-vs-the-brown-pub-methven/) - [Abisko Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abisko-lodge-methven/) Motel ★★★★ 360 m away 7.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abisko-lodge-methven-vs-the-brown-pub-methven/) - [Brinkley Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/brinkley-resort-methven/) Apartment ★★★★ 420 m away 8.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/brinkley-resort-methven-vs-the-brown-pub-methven/) - [Big Tree Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/big-tree-lodge-methven/) Hostel ★★★ 530 m away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/big-tree-lodge-methven-vs-the-brown-pub-methven/) ## Questions about The Brown Pub ### How do guests rate The Brown Pub? The Brown Pub has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 46 reviews, which is better than 38% of rated hotels in Methven. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Brown Pub? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does The Brown Pub include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Is there parking at The Brown Pub? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is The Brown Pub from the airport? The nearest airport, Christchurch International Airport (CHC), is 73 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does The Brown Pub have? The Brown Pub has 13 rooms. 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/the-brown-pub-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/