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Brinkley Resort is located in the Alpine heartland region of Methven and features views of Mt Hutt. The 4-star resort offers fully self-contained apartments suitable for couples, families or groups. Surrounded by 2 hectares of landscaped gardens, it features a tennis court, a restaurant and a hot tub with mountain views. Brinkley Resort Methven is 3 minutes’ drive from the Methven Racecourse and Methven Golf Course. Mount Hutt is a 30-minute drive, and Christchurch International Airport is an 80-minute drive away. All apartments are fully self contained with your private laundry shared between the two bedroom apartment and studio. Each apartment has a full kitchen and studios have a kitchenette, ideal for families or couples wanting to cook. Property has been upgraded with complimentary high-speed fiber Wi-Fi. Open from July until October, Shackleton's Restaurant offers a la carte dining.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great facilities, clean and well-supplied rooms. We stayed here before and had wifi issues, so it was really nice to find they had improved the wifi. Love the tennis court, although it could do with some maintenance work.
  • Haybarn1
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location close to town, good facilities, friendly staff, nice little studio, free parking on site
  • Bridget
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing location wirh clean apartments. Lovely place to stay
  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great room facilities and love the spa pools after a day's skiing. Easy walk into town for dinner.
  • Alison
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We were there in the off season so bar/restaurant closed. Only 5 min walk to centre of town and 10 mins walk to the new Opuke hot pools. These were excellent and a must do while in Methven especially the Adult pool with swim up bar.
  • Theodorus
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The property is in a good location. The rooms were clean.
  • Darryl
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Convenient location, short walk to town. There was minimal outside noise The room was nice and warm on arrival Had a on-site restaurant and bar Had a kitchenette if you needed one Roomy ensuite Plenty of parking
  • Cassandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We were lucky to stay in a freshly renovated 2 bedroom apartment. Easy walk to town for dinner Made use of the hot tubs after a day skiing Staff were friendly during check in & check out Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 teens)
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, good amenities. Warm and comfortable.
  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stunning setting! Perfectly clean & comfortable

Host Info

Company review score: 8.4Based on 277 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Brinkley’s is a family run fully self-contained apartment style complex. We’re here to provide you with a high standard of service & warm hospitality. Our friendly staff will ensure your Canterbury High Country experience is filled with fun & adventure. The apartments are not serviced unless you stay a minimum stay of 7 nights and then the apartments are serviced mid week of your stay. Its a great idea to bring your own spa towels as well....we supply free laundries to every room.

Property info

Enjoy our wonderful gardens which have majestic views of the Southern Alps. We also have a complimentary outdoor bbq with numerous seating options around our 2 hectare resort. Beautifully manicured gardens, Floodlit tennis court, 2 outdoor heated spa pools, Its a great idea to bring spa towels so you can use the pools and not use your room towels . bocce / pentanque court , chip and putting greens , children's playground and our own private helipad....all here for your enjoyment. Complimentary wifi is available throughout the Resort. The apartments are not serviced unless you stay a minimum stay of 7 nights and then the apartments are serviced mid week of your stay.

Neighborhood info

We are situated in the beautiful country town of Methven only 1 hour from Christchurch International airport and surrounded by farms in a peaceful rural setting with Rakaia Gorge 15 min away and views to the Southern Alps.

Languages Spoken

English,Italian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Shackletons@Brinkley
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Brinkley Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Spa

  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Tennis equipment
  • Ski storage
  • Mini golf
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view

Building Characteristics

  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Playground
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian

House rules
Brinkley Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 20 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a housekeeping service is only offered for stays of more than 7 nights. A mid-week service is offered for stays of more than 7 nights.

Please note the seasonal restaurant is open from June to October each year.

Please note that the property is allowing Pets however you need to ask for a request giving the said information needed (Breed, Size, and Weight).

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Brinkley Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Brinkley Resort

  • Check-in at Brinkley Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Brinkley Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Brinkley Resort on this page.

  • The prices at Brinkley Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Brinkley Resort (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Brinkley Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Bike tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Archery
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Brinkley Resort (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Brinkley Resort is 1,000 feet from the center of Methven. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Brinkley Resort on this page.

  • Brinkley Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Shackletons@Brinkley
  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Brinkley Resort on this page.