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Reviews of Cedar Chalets and Barkers Lodge

178 Main Street, Methven, 7745 Methven, New Zealand

#14 of 41 hotels in Methven

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 225 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    10
    Excellent location and great facilities for a large family or group.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 6 nights

    A dishwasher would be really useful, and needs a new oven door.

    Excellent location and great facilities and service.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Premium Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small issue with a blown light bulb. Otherwise perfect.

    Great chalet with plenty of beds and space. Heat pump kept us warm and toasty when we came off the slopes.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    9.0
    We will book here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Tidy, charming, included breakfast was great. Good coffee machine.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Loved warming up by the fire after a day skiing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lodge Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I came to have a look at the breakfast options at the end of the cut out time and when the guy saw me, he didn’t seem so happy, didn’t even respond to my greetings - perhaps he just wanted to finish up quickly or had a bad sleep hehe! But Bill was great overall in his customer service, so it is all good!

    Good location, very central close to the restaurants. Continental breakfast was included in the price and warming up by the fire after a day skiing was definitely a bonus! There is also a pool table and a bar, great for hanging out with friends. The bed was nice and comfy and the room was good enough for 4 of us (including 2 teenagers). Bill, the manager, was super friendly and made us feel super welcome, shout out to his hospitality!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Excellent location and stay for our ski trip with family to Mt Hutt
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Fantastic for all of our family cosy and close to everything loved the woodfire!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely lodge, great fireplace and hosting. Had everything i needed in the room, comfortable and even though it does cate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Lodge Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, walkable distance to everything in town, great host.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    Perfect for a ski weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Premium Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was not the most comfortable. Dipped in the middle. However, this is personal preference.

    Great location, everything within walking distance. Chalet was very clean and well stocked kitchen.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Welcoming staff and an awesome stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Lodge Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and welcoming. Ideally located to the centre of town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    We will definitely book another stay, the location is great, and the lodge is warm and friendly,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lodge Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's really nit-picking as you don't spend much time in there but a heater in the bathroom would have made it perfection, little chilly in there.

    Bill was really friendly and helpful; the room was warm and comfortable with heaps of space. The breakfast was good and just what we needed in preparation for heading up snowboarding.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Great location, friendly staff, delicious breakfast options. Only one negative point, our room was a little small for 3
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location & great breakfast

    Friendly and helpful staff. Great location for exploring Lake Tekapo

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    Great value and very relaxed placed for a family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lodge Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic lodge accommodation but very good value for money with en-suite bathroom plus continental breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Premium Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well equipped, clean and comfortable, great location. Loved the cosy fire!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Great Family Stay at Barkers Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lodge Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The window/door side of our room was a bit drafty. Not a major issue as the room had a heater and the bedding was cozy enough. There were definitely some dusty spots in our room but pretty much what you'd expect for the age of the building.

    The location was great, staff were super friendly, the facilities provided everything you need for a cheap and cheerful stay, the well-stocked pub and inclusive continental breakfast were icing on the cake. I really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for our family with young children.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    Magnificent in Methven
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lodge Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, comfortable as. Lovely lounge with huge fire. Plenty of breakfast. Non stop coffee.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lodge Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No heater in the bathroom but heated up ok through bedroom door.

    Awesome find almost smack bang in the middle of Methven. Beautiful rimu lined common areas and a roaring fire in the lounge. Breakfast provided which really speeds up getting ready in the morning to head up the mountain. Much appreciated. Beds were comfy and rooms quiet. Kids loved the pool table.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    8.0
    A comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fire still had ashes in it, and no lighters available if you wanted to light it.

    Well appointed with electric blankets, heat pump, full kitchen, ours had a fire although I understand all units do not have fires. It is basically a small home. A private wee yard

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    good basic setup with everything you need

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Premium Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good instructions on access. Great value for money and nice place.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing jumps out.

    Easy to check in via a lock box, comfortable beds and decent sized room.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location to town and has everything we needed.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Premium Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    internet was not always available in our unit. dropped in and out.

    Spacious and very handy to town centre.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Great place to stay, definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    all good.

    Great place to stay, well set up and comfortable beds and good showers. Close to town so an easy walk to shops etc.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    10
    A wonderful place to stay. Would love to stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Premium Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only concern is the lack of safety rail on the top bunks.

    It was a great size, had everything we needed, close to shops etc. My daughter was very sad to be woken early this morning for hot air ballooning because she said it’s the most comfortable bed she had ever slept in.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv.. Was difficult to try and turn it on most times.

    The lodge and where it was. Easy to go around and that was definitely close to the hot pools. Staff members were great too.

    Stayed in January 2025

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