Fodor's Expert Review Alpenhorn Chalet
44 Allen St., Methven, Canterbury, 7730, New Zealand
This wonderfully pleasant backpacker lodge is in a wooden 1900s villa that's very typical of the 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).
PROS
- homey feel is far removed from the usual backpacker-hostel vibe
- wonderful conservatory garden
- superb free espresso coffee
CONS
- short walk from the center of Methven
- no credit cards
- spa open in winter only
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
03-302–8779
Website: www.alpenhorn.co.nz
HOTEL DETAILS
5 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals
Rate Includes: No Meals
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