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Larnach Lodge

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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145 Camp Road, Dunedin, 9004
  • Place, Larnach Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Clair Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Dunedin

With a stay at Larnach Lodge in Dunedin, you'll be 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Larnach Castle and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Dunedin Chinese Garden. .This luxury lodge is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Speight's Brewery and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from First Church of Otago.
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What's nearby

  • Larnach Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Clair Beach - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • The Octagon - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • University of Otago - 17 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe & Bar - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Good Earth Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Maharajas - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional amenities at this lodge include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The lodge also offers room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Larnach Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Larnach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 599 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The castle was fun and the people we met were great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside to our stay was a slight problem with the room. This was acknowledged and apologised for and an offer of a 20% reduction if we revisited. Everything else was excellent and the accommodation package booked through Expedia was very good value , including Castle entrance,garden viewing and a fantastic breakfast. The staff were friendly, efficient and enthusiastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in an upstairs room and the view was stunning! The room was plush with a four poster bed that was very comfortable. The whole experience of staying in the grounds of the stately home was great - especially as free access comes with the room. Breakfast was good with a nice selection of cooked and continental. We also had Dinner in the castle - the food was good and it was fun having a private dinner party with people we did not know. Need to book in advance direct with the hotel though!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay if visiting albatross sanctuary or just for the experience of staying at the castle. We stayed in a lodge with a sea view . Decor was in-keeping with the castle and beds were comfortable. We had a tour of the castle included in our nightly rate which was interesting and before check-in we ate in the cafe where the food was delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Boontarika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good inclusion of stay, breakfast, castle entry. We booked dinner as well on the first night of staying. My dad was enjoying himself so as my son. The stay at Larnach is one of our highlights. I didn’t expect it to be this good. Mainly the staffs are very nice and accommodating. Very respectful and helpful. There’s the lodge with en suite and the peninsula view. Much more expensive something like $495/ n kid extra $150. The Stable has 6 bedrooms with 4 showers, shampoos, soap, conditioner provided. Very impressive. The breakfast is on the ground floor. Very nice. Hot food cooked on order like big breakfast, eggs, sausages, hash browns. A variety of menus to choose from. The only thing they don’t have AC but even in summer is still cold. The shared living room has coils heaters on both side of the room. Very thoughtful design. 2 sets of toilets. Men and women 3 rooms each. If you stay alone it can feel spooky but the 2 nights we were there, there were 3-4 rooms occupied. So it was alright.
Breakfast area for Stable and Lodge guests.
Breakfast area for Stable and Lodge guests.
Breakfast area for Stable and Lodge guests.
Breakfast area for Stable and Lodge guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every way! Room spotless, cute and comfortable, every staff member we had dealings with was warm, friendly, helpful and professional. Food excellent, we booked the dinner experience and also the breakfast was extremely good. An awesome experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristine Gatto and Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rongxin Chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very nice. The location is beautiful. Dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deepthi, Forest Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen facilities aren't very good though staff is willing to help where needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room in the Lodge had amazing views and a beautiful bathroom and great size. The staff were so lovely and helpful. We loved looking around the grounds well looked after beautiful views. The Castle was my highlight will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room with amazing views!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were genuinely wonderful, the location and gardens are beautiful, the views are breathtaking, and the breakfast was truly excellent. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment came from the actual room. For a hotel charging $400 a night, the accommodations were well below average outdated, cramped, and lacking basic amenities. I understand they’re aiming for a period-accurate aesthetic to match the castle’s charm, but there’s a difference between “historic” and simply worn out. When the chair has no cushion or springs left, and the bed isn’t much better, it stops feeling authentic and starts feeling neglected. Overall, despite the lovely setting and great staff, the room quality just doesn’t justify the price. Not worth the hard-earned money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stunning location. Excellent breakfast. Rooms are tiny! Booked a dinner in the castle which was great. Had booked for me and my son who is 13. Even though I asked for one adult and one child (states on the website age requirements), they still simply charged for two adults. Apart from that, it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Danielle

The lodge was such an incredible place to stay! It was very beautiful and the staff was incredible. The free breakfast in the morning was to die for and the staff there was very accommodating and gave me an extra meal for the next day, since I had to leave early and wouldn’t have been able to make breakfast on the morning I was checking out. I also did the dinner in the castle and it was super cool! My room was a corner room, so I had a balcony that overlooked the garden, as well as the ocean, which was amazing, especially at sunrise. Overall, I highly recommend staying at the lodge, as it was well worth my time and money. Just be aware that it’s not near any stores, so be prepared for that, especially if you don’t have a rental car. And plan any Ubers in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maree

Travelled with partner
When staying in the stables be prepared for a lot of noise. Other than that this was a really good experience. Dinner in the castle was fun. The grounds and view are breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, the room was comfortable and the free breakfast in the stables was awesome. Would stay here again :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was excellent and the view was spectacular. The stay was one of the highlights of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at the Lodge, with an awesome breakfast. Visit to the castle for free was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fun to stay at a castle! Ok, not actually in the castle but on the grounds. Staff were excellent and the supper in the castle dining room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6star review

Amazingly beautiful property. Staff incredibly helpful. We arrived very late due to some unforeseen circumstances. We were warmly welcomed st 1030pm. The breakfasts were delicious with many different options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in the Lodge was special, with a four poster bed and spectacular views. Dinner in the Castle was wonderful. The food was excellent and it was enjoyable to mingle with the other dining guests. The breakfast was also very good. Overall our visit to the Castle exceeded our expectations and was good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025