Larnach Lodge

4.0 star property
Luxury lodge with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

Photo gallery for Larnach Lodge

Lobby sitting area
Beach/ocean view
Garden
Property grounds
Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Explore the area

Map
145 Camp Road, Dunedin, 9004
  • Larnach Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • St. Clair Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Large Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Stable Double Room, Shared Bathroom (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Stable Family Room, Shared Bathroom (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Dunedin

A luxury stay in Dunedin awaits you at Larnach Lodge. You'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Larnach Castle and 14.4 km (9 mi) from Dunedin Chinese Garden. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Larnachs Castle lodge include Speight's Brewery and First Church of Otago.

What's nearby

  • Larnach Castle - 5 min drive - 1.4 km
  • The Octagon - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • University of Otago - 21 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 22 min drive - 16.4 km
  • St. Clair Beach - 30 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eureka Bar & Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Flying Squid - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Emerson's Brewery - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Larnach Lodge

Luxury lodge with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Larnach Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dunedin lodge is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Larnach Lodge offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Satellite televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Larnach Lodge Lodge
Larnach Lodge
Larnach Lodge Dunedin
Larnach Lodge Dunedin
Larnach Lodge Lodge Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Larnach Lodge?

Larnach Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Larnach Lodge?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Larnach Lodge on 2 May 2025 start from AU$150.01, 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 for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Larnach Lodge?

Yep, Larnach Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Larnach Lodge?

The closest beach to Larnach Lodge is St. Clair Beach (10.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Larnach Lodge?

No, Larnach Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Larnach Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Larnach Lodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Larnach Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Larnach Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Larnach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 518 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and gardens. Great history
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view from our room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A high class property. Rooms comfortable. A long way from town so we had the four course meal ant the castle Expensive but a good experience. Castle tour and breakfast included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here in the converted stable. We didn't intend to attend the evening dinner, so glad we did, had a great time with 20 other guests. Would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous view and lovely surroundings. Staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay!
Loved staying here! Waking up with a view of the entire city of Dunedin was incredible. The stay included breakfast in the morning (which was delicious) as well as entry into the castle and gardens. In addition, the staff was incredible and even stayed late for us to check-in after a flight delay. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful peaceful location and lovely views from our room. convenient for trips to beaches and albatross watching at the end of the peninsula. Walk through lovely gardens for dinner in the castle each evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is quite unique with fabulous views and beautiful gardens. The accommodations are a bit worn and the staff was very friendly. The breakfast buffet was OK however the selection was limited. Many times items ran out and one needed to ask for replenishment.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David, New York

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great experience overall. Very atmospheric property with beautiful gardens (and bird life!) Only recommendation would be to change the double bed in room 27 which is a serious sagger. Otherwise, the room was tastefully decorated to fit the late Victorian vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in Room 26 and the views were some of the best we have encountered anywhere in the world. We even had a view from the loo! Staff were friendly and very helpful. The Barker family has done an excellent job restoring the Castle and providing employment in the area. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an incredible experience, we're so happy we booked in to stay at Larnach. The grounds are beautiful and it really is a labour of love the way that the family who own the property have restored it over decades. It's definitely worth the experience, and what a beautiful location on the peninsula. We are so grateful to the staff who looked after us during the Dunedin floods - thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Had an Excellent stay the Dining was Excellent. A must do stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge consisted of rooms in converted stable or separate lodge. Our room had incredible views. Room was charming and we opted for the dinner at the castle which was super fun and excellent. The host is incredible and she makes the dining experience a joy and interesting. She gave a quick tour and her entertaining stories about the castle were fun! You also get free entry into the lovely castle in the morning to explore more and the gardens were beautiful. Breakfast in the stable was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Castle and Grounds
We stayed in the lodge on the castle grounds. We checked in around 6pm, so the castle was closed, but we were allowed to tour the grounds, which were beautiful. Our room was nice. We had a wonderful breakfast in the morning, with a nice cold buffet and our choice of a hot meal. We got to tour the house before the crowds came (two buses pulled up as we were leaving). It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jatin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
The amazing breakfast was worth the stay alone!! great way to spend a night in Dunedin, learn some History and having the tour included in the accommodation a great bonus
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience!
This is a wonderful step back in time with a beautifully modernised bathroom. (Shower was incredible, plus floor was heated!!) We loved our stay, and found the dinner to be an entertaining and delicious experience. Highly recommend this for romantics and history buffs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To stay in the grounds of a 'castle' was fabulous. Views from the room outstanding. Sitting on the deck awesome. Whole experience and the quality of the room fantastic. So all in quite brilliant. Highly recommend staying.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique and memorable stay
Amazing. We had en-suite queen rooms, which were clean, comfortable and beautifully and individually decorated. Tea and coffee maker and a small fridge were appreciated. The views were stunning and we loved sitting on the balcony listening to the birds. Breakfast was excellent. We spent a lovely morning wandering the gardens.
‘Kate’s Room’
View from the balcony
En-suite bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place with fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024