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K and S Weir
Dunedin, New Zealand

Methven Glitch

2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 20 Apr 2022
The whole story started when we travelled from Dunedin to Methven towing our caravan to stay in the holiday Park associated with Abisko. Once there we found if we hadn't booked a place at the hot pools there was no way we would get in. Guess what. We still haven't been and likely will never make the effort again.

Then things went slightly pear shaped and that was reflected when we sat down at the end of the four night stay.
First. It is a great wee caravan park. Its intimate and we met and socialised with some wonderful people but that is where it gets its most points. During our time there I do not believe toilets or bathrooms were cleaned nor toilet rolls replenished. The large app 80Litre rubbish bin in the kitchen was full to overflowing the entire duration. A kitchen hob had a do not use sign leaving only one hob for the camp.
Further we were advised the SPA Pool had all its chemicals up to date. We tested the dirty looking water assuming there may have been a water supply issue but when you start coming up in a rash the next day, well that says it all,
This could have been a wonderful stay marred by these issues. Perhaps the manageress was run off her feet for such a busy weekend but I am sure there were people living in Methven that could have been employed to help. The manageress was most obliging but I believe the owners need to look at their business management plan and look after the people using your facilities.
Enjoyed a night in the Dubliner Bar just down the road.!!!!!!!!!
Date of stay: April 2022
Room Tip: We stayed in the holiday park so cannot respond re rooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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    Reviewed 19 March 2022 via mobile

    Friendly service from the female manager from the initial booking to checkout. Appreciated the complimentary continental breakfast! Covered outdoor area was great for us all to hang out in. Comfortable beds & super hot water.

    Date of stay: March 2022
    Trip type: Travelled with friends
    Thank MummaandCo
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    Reviewed 19 March 2022 via mobile

    Great service, well priced. A great place to get together with friends. Continental breakfast was fantastic. Plenty of options for accomodation from self contained rooms to camping/caravan facilities so it catered for us all. Nice outdoor covered area and plenty of room to put up the badminton net.

    Date of stay: March 2022
    Trip type: Travelled with friends
    Thank Freedom13434751658
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    Reviewed 29 December 2021

    Words cannot explain how FANTASTIC our stay was here!
    Firstly we arrived last minute in the pouring rain wanting to get out of our camper for the night and Linda greeted us with a massive smile and was super accommodating. Our room was lovely - we even were offered Linda's car to drive to the hot pools so to not have to take the camper there and the breakfast in the morning was tasty! When we tried to leave in the morning, our camper battery was dead! Linda let us sit in the warm, fire cranking, lounge with a hot coffee while we waited for the AA.
    Couldn't recommend this place more!
    Thank you so much Linda :)

    Date of stay: December 2021
    Trip type: Travelled with family
    Thank kiwimeisje
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    Reviewed 4 October 2021 via mobile

    Thank you so much Steph. You really are an amazing host ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    I’ve been staying at the Abisko camp ground this ski season. Every thing is immaculately clean , great camp ground with everything you need. The best thing the Abisko is however Steph. She is just super friendly, professionally always available . Super helpful and always has time for a chat . She makes the place more the like staying with friends than just a camp site.
    Thanks Steph .., oh my what will we go without you next year. 😢

    Date of stay: October 2021
    Trip type: Travelled solo
    Thank dontdrinkmilk
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    Reviewed 28 April 2021 via mobile

    Very comfortable accommodation, great location, marvellous lounge with fire and best of all, the perfect host.

    Choice of apartment, lodge or motor camp, Abisko has it all

    Very much in the central town with great bar and near other bars, restaurants and cafes.

    Date of stay: April 2021
    Trip type: Travelled solo
    Thank gourmand958
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