Title: Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Rakaia Gorge ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/2cc9b860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/a4be8740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/d1ebdc1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/2a5ddbad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/ee334cc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies This charming hostel near Rakaia Gorge combines rustic elements with modern comforts. Guests enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and in-room WiFi. The garden offers a tranquil setting, and the library provides plenty of reading material for relaxing evenings. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking included - Business services £45 includes taxes & fees 17 Sept - 18 Sept ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 16 - Sept 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=11868077&PinnedHotelID=11868077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=11868077&PinnedHotelID=11868077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 17 - Sept 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=11868077&PinnedHotelID=11868077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=11868077&PinnedHotelID=11868077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=11868077&PinnedHotelID=11868077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=11868077&PinnedHotelID=11868077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=11868077&PinnedHotelID=11868077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=11868077&PinnedHotelID=11868077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 11 of 11 rooms ![Family Room Queen with Bunk - 4 guest max | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/1cfeac10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room Queen with Bunk - 4 guest max 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating 2 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen Desk - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Super King with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/ac8c6676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Super King with Ensuite ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Super King Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/d13631ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Super King Room, Shared Bathroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating 2 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Double Bed with Overhead Bunk - 3 guest max | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/cb36964b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Bed with Overhead Bunk - 3 guest max ### Highlights Heating 2 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Single Bed Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/1c0b2372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Bed Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating 3 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen - 75 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Queen Bed Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/02fae70d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Bed Room, Shared Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating 2 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![1 Bed in Twin Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/5e3b1e56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 1 Bed in Twin Dormitory ### Highlights Heating 2 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/8bb9658e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Super Twin with Ensuite 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Single Beds ![1 Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/285a2887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 1 Bed in 4 Bed Dormitory ### Highlights Heating 3 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen - 96 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Family Room, Queen bed and Single with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/045902a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Queen bed and Single with Ensuite ### Highlights Heating 2 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen - 96 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11870000/11868100/11868077/8bb9658e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Super Twin Room, Shared Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating 2 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen - 97 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMethven-Hotels-Snow-Denn-Lodge-Hostel.h11868077.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMethven-Hotels-Snow-Denn-Lodge-Hostel.h11868077.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Methven is home to Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel. Rakaia Gorge and Mount Hutt Skifield are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Methven travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Methven.dx6025795) [View more Hostels in Methven](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Methven-Hostels.d6025795-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.63397%2C171.64565&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GJohy7KeThp5FDjarK94bNzLqok=) 6 Bank Street, Methven, 7730 ### What's nearby - Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles - Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 13.9 miles - Ashburton Domain - 29 min drive - 24.4 miles - Lake Hood - 46 min drive - 31.8 miles ### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 82 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Blue Pub - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Dubliner - ‬1 min walk - ‪Thai Chilli - ‬3 min walk - ‪Station Coffee - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cafe 131 - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Hostel near Rakaia Gorge At Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, a library and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hostel include: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in - Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket information and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi. Other amenities include: - Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping ## 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) ### More - 2 buildings - 2 floors - Smoke-free property ## 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 per cent 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 Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash deposit: NZD 10.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per person (return) - Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Snow Denn Lodge Methven Snow Denn Lodge Hostel Methven Snow Denn Methven Snow Denn Lodge Hostel Snow Denn Lodge Hostel Methven Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Methven Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Methven ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel? > As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel on 17 Sept 2025 start from £45.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Methven-Hotels-Snow-Denn-Lodge-Hostel.h11868077.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 50 per person applies. ### Where is Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel located? > Situated in Methven, this hostel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Rakaia Gorge and 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Mount Hutt Skifield. ## Have a question? 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