Best hostel on the South Island!!! Big kitchen, very clean, nice common area (with a fire) and super friendly staff make it one of the warmest and most welcoming places in NZ. NICE place to come relax to after skiing/snowboarding in Mt. Hutt, the very cool mountain only about half an hour away. Free Sky, Free DVD's, Free Internet, Free... More

I have just returned from a holiday in Methven and stayed at Snowdenn Lodge. This was most certainly one of the best and value for money backpackers I have ever stayed in! The place seems to draw a fun and laid back crowd which suits me (I was travelling alone so this is good to know). The place offers a... More

Best hostel on 12 week trip to Australia and New Zealand. Really friendly staff and very comfortable accomodation.

Pluses: Nice rooms, big, friendly communal dining area - it's a great place to meet people! Nice, clean facilities and very friendly staff. Minuses: Only one kitchen sink, which gets crowded sometimes. Sinks in bathrooms are TINY. Pretty minor issues, really.

I have been staying at Snow Denn Lodge every year for the last 5 years. I have always found the place to be clean, great value, and cozy and warm. The manager George is a lovely man and does everything he can to make you feel at home. Nothing is too much to ask. We were able to walk to... More

We don't like spending much money on hotels, and this was a great option. The kitchen has everything you could need. The rooms are quite small, but still ok. The centre of the city is just 300mts from the Lodge, and the supermarkets are just 100mts away. We shared facilities, but they were clean. That's all you really need! I... More

The owner George is friendly and helpful, he provided a complimentary towel and egg, milk and toasts for breakfast throughout my entire stay. Sky TV and internet are also available for free. At the rate of NZ$35/night in a twin share, I reckon it is value for money. The place is right at the center of Methven township. Shops, pubs... More

We booked a double room here for a two night stay. Upon arrival we were told that there was no double room available and we were to be sleeping in a single. This single was next to the managers private toilet, so with the paper thin walls this was not a pleasant experience. The kitchen facilities were ok but the... More

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was a nice, clean hostel in central Methven (Methven is very small so everything is central) The manager was very helpful when organizing shuttles etc. It was very warm, lounge was comfy, kitchen had everything you needed. Can't fault it apart from that we booked a room with a bathroom and did... More