Brinkley Resort

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Brinkley Resort is located in the Alpine heartland region of Methven and features views of Mt Hutt. The 4-star resort offers fully self-contained apartments suitable for couples, families or groups. Surrounded by 2 hectares of landscaped gardens, it features a tennis court, a restaurant and a hot tub with mountain views. Brinkley Resort Methven is 3 minutes’ drive from the Methven Racecourse and Methven Golf Course. Mount Hutt is a 30-minute drive, and Christchurch International Airport is an 80-minute drive away. All apartments are fully self contained with your private laundry shared between the two bedroom apartment and studio. Each apartment has a full kitchen and studios have a kitchenette, ideal for families or couples wanting to cook. Property has been upgraded with complimentary high-speed fiber Wi-Fi. Open from July until October, Shackleton's Restaurant offers a la carte dining.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Melissa
Australia Australia
“Great spot for Mount Hutt. Excellent restaurant and bar.”
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great facilities, clean and well-supplied rooms. We stayed here before and had wifi issues, so it was really nice to find they had improved the wifi. Love the tennis court, although it could do with some maintenance work.”
Kathy
Australia Australia
“We loved our stay. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment on the ground floor. The apartment was well equipped and spacious enough for 4 people. We had a mountain view, this was lovely. We travelled in the winter months and the heating of the...”
Kirsten
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location, comfy beds, convenient with shuttle pickup to mountain”
Patricia
Australia Australia
“It was well cared for, clean and bright. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Very roomy, comfy bed and good location to the town.”
Wendy
Australia Australia
“The closeness to our intended activity …okupe springs”
Peter
Australia Australia
“Large clean rooms and laundry available. Great location to centre of town.”
Catriona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was great Unit was clean and well appointed”
Stacey
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely apartment, bathroom and kitchen area great.”
Sarah
Australia Australia
“The room was nice. It was clean and the facilities good. The location to town was walkable and also the Opaku spa.”

Managed by Paul & Gayle Creswick

Company review score: 8.4Based on 281 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Brinkley’s is a family run fully self-contained apartment style complex. We’re here to provide you with a high standard of service & warm hospitality. Our friendly staff will ensure your Canterbury High Country experience is filled with fun & adventure. The apartments are not serviced unless you stay a minimum stay of 7 nights and then the apartments are serviced mid week of your stay. Its a great idea to bring your own spa towels as well....we supply free laundries to every room.

Property info

Enjoy our wonderful gardens which have majestic views of the Southern Alps. We also have a complimentary outdoor bbq with numerous seating options around our 2 hectare resort. Beautifully manicured gardens, Floodlit tennis court, 2 outdoor heated spa pools, Its a great idea to bring spa towels so you can use the pools and not use your room towels . bocce / pentanque court , chip and putting greens , children's playground and our own private helipad....all here for your enjoyment. Complimentary wifi is available throughout the Resort. The apartments are not serviced unless you stay a minimum stay of 7 nights and then the apartments are serviced mid week of your stay.

Neighborhood info

We are situated in the beautiful country town of Methven only 1 hour from Christchurch International airport and surrounded by farms in a peaceful rural setting with Rakaia Gorge 15 min away and views to the Southern Alps.

Languages Spoken

English,Italian

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Shackletons@Brinkley
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Brinkley Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Brinkley Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 25 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a housekeeping service is only offered for stays of more than 7 nights. A mid-week service is offered for stays of more than 7 nights.

Please note the seasonal restaurant is open from June to October each year.

Please note that the property is allowing Pets however you need to ask for a request giving the said information needed (Breed, Size, and Weight).

Please inform Brinkley Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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