Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Rakaia Gorge
This smoke-free hostel features a meeting room, laundry facilities, and a library. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel offers 20 shared accommodations. This Methven hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge).
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Services include babysitting, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
8 mi (12.8 km) from Rakaia Gorge and 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Mount Hutt Skifield
Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.
This Methven hostel is smoke free.
Languages
English, German
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Ski shuttle nearby
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Library
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private or shared bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Heating
Shared accommodation
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Cash deposit: NZD 10.00 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per person (roundtrip)
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Guests arriving after 4:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.
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Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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The location was great, you can walk to most of the cafes and bars in Methven so no need to drive once you get here.
The bed was very comfortable with great pillows! I’ll be staying here again.
Stayed at Snow Denn Lodge and felt like part of the family within 1 hour of checking in.
The room was nice and warm and the shared shower facilities are clean and comfortable.
Brilliant staff, great drying room for skis and use of the guest laundry was extremely helpful.
The lodge provided a convenient and comfortable base for our trip. The location is ideal - it's an easy walk to the supermarket, restaurants, and the shuttle bus pickup for Mt Hutt skiing.
The lodge itself is quiet and relaxed. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
This was our second trip to Snow Denn and we had another enjoyable stay. The owner is very friendly and helpful and it was great to see how much her young child had grown since our visit last year. Our boys were happy to be back. The kitchen and bathroom were nice and clean and the other guests friendly and quiet. Nice central location, very near to both supermarkets and in town eateries. All very short walking distance.
Good Bathrooms, Kitchen & dining room with fireplace, and lounge room. Located fairly close to shops and food & beverage outlets and has private car parking on site available. However the room I stayed in (twin dorm with bunk bed) was really small and had bad soundproofing so all the noise from people talking in kitchen and dining room, shower and toilet came straight through the walls.
My two young boys and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Snow Denn Lodge. It was a lovely warm and welcoming hostel, with comfy made up beds and a wood burning stove lit each evening in the kitchen/dining/common area. The kitchen was well equipped and clean and there was a lovely big dining table that was great for meeting other Lodge residents around. I loved that I could easily recycle our waste and even feed food scraps to the owners' chooks (via collection bucket). My boys loved hanging out in the comfortable lounge area upstairs, with great views over to Mount Hutt. We even met another family to ski with through staying here. They come back annually, apparently. Plus, when a favourite cuddly toy was accidentally left behind, Laura, one of the owners, located it and is couriering it home to us. Great, friendly service from her, partner Tim and baby Tessa!! I'm sure we'll be back...
Excellent lodge, esp for before and after Mt Hutt ski days! Friendly hosts, comfy clean rooms, great kitchen & lounge area, & walking distance to everything!