Fodor's Expert Review Alpenhorn Chalet
44 Allen St., Methven, Canterbury, 7730, New Zealand
This wonderfully pleasant backpacker lodge is in an old wooden villa built in the early 1900s, very typical of small-town Victorian architecture in New Zealand at the time. A log fire in the huge kitchen helps keep the place warm; the bedrooms are centrally heated. At the end of the day, relax in the hot tub or simply sit in the sun—even in winter it can be intense—to bask and read. It's popular with skiers, fishers, and "flashpackers" (well-off travelers who choose backpacker hostels). En suite king double or twin available.
PROS
- homey feel is far removed from the usual backpackers-hostel vibe
- conservatory garden
- free Internet
- superb free espresso coffee
CONS
- a short walk from the center of Methven
- no credit cards
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: No meals