Methven Town
Accommodation in Methven town is mostly hidden in the back streets of town, only a short walk to the centre of town to visit the restaurants and bars. Or some of the Methven hotels and lodges have their own restaurant and bar. If you don’t want to drive to
Mt Hutt, one of the shuttles to Mt Hutt departs from the Visitor’s Centre (near the main intersection of Methven) with additional pick up points at various Methven accommodation spots.
Methven (Mt Hutt Village) is a good base for those skiing and snowboarding at nearby Mt Hutt or some of the club fields. One of the huge pros for Methven accommodation is that nightly rates are much lower than other New Zealand ski towns such as Wanaka and Queenstown, so you can find quality lodgings at a very economical price. There is a good range of Methven accommodation, with the exception of 5 star luxury accommodation. In the moderate budget range, there are various Methven hotels, motels and lodges. For budget oriented Mt Hutt accommodation, there are various inexpensive motels and backpacker options.
Other Accommodation Near Mt Hutt
Terrace Downs is located 23km north of Methven near the edge of the Rakaia Gorge, and many of the properties offer superb views of Mt Hutt. The resort has something for everyone including an 18 hole golf course, restaurant, bar and a day spa. In addition to being a base for
Mt Hutt Ski Resort, Terrace Downs is within reasonable driving distance of
Mt Olympus.