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Larnach Lodge

4.0 star property
Luxury lodge with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Larnach Lodge offers an upscale retreat near Larnach Castle. Travelers unwind in the peaceful garden, take advantage of convenient laundry facilities, and enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. The café provides the perfect spot for a relaxing coffee break.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Large Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Stable Family Room, Shared Bathroom (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Stable Double Room, Shared Bathroom (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
145 Camp Road, Dunedin, 9004

What's nearby

  • Larnach Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Clair Beach - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • The Octagon - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • University of Otago - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Baaa Sports Bar & Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hell Pizza - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Larnach Lodge

Luxury upscale lodge near Larnach Castle
Located close to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and First Church of Otago, Larnach Lodge provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Larnach Lodge have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Property 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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Larnach Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Larnach Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Larnach Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Larnach Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Larnach Lodge located?

Located in Larnachs Castle, this luxury lodge is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Larnach Castle and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dunedin Chinese Garden and Speight's Brewery. First Church of Otago and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Larnach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 552 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

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A must stay, beautiful scenery and gardens, dining at the castle is a highlight
Inside the castle, music room
View from accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in the Castle Lodge was great as was dinner in the Castle
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole visit and stay was fantastic great history amazing place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bonus entry into the castle was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the stables for 2 nights. Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Larnach Castle Lodge is just behind the main castle. The Lodge rooms have beautiful views over the Otaga Peninsula and coast. And Larnach Castle and its grounds are fantastic, and available free of charge for Lodge guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

On

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place to stay. Larnarch Castle is beautiful all around. If you have a chance to stay there he night- you’ll mainly have the grounds to yourself when all the tourist have left. The dinner inside the castle and the breakfast inside the old horse stable were a nice treat. Loved our stay and the views are incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good room warm and good service was nice to look around and see the history of the castle grounds are amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Amazing location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always like to stay here because of the stunning surroundings lovely rooms and history surrounding you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location. The room was large and comfortable and the bathroom was also big and warm. We had a delicious meal in the dining room. My only complaint is that the staff member serving us wine had not idea about wine and could not guide us at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was older/ a little tired looking and the wardrobe was creepy! Nice view of the gardens. Great breakfast with lots of options. Friendly staff. Beautiful flower gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise Selley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most magical place to stay with outstanding views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, clean room. Loved walking through the castle and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miria

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

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent one wonderful night at Larnach Lodge while in Dunedin. While it’s a little far from town it makes up for it with its unique and picturesque setting. The room had a historic feel but also modernly equipped. Breakfast was delicious and being able to tour the castle afterwards before the public entered was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jittichai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feel like royalty when you set foot into the room. The only downside is the deck and lounger need to be updated. The breakfast at Stable set the vibe for us. The staff here is very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lanarch castle is a lovely place to stay, the surrounding gardens are spectacular, the castle is just full of beautiful rooms to explore. Just wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a castle wow , the views extraordinary and the chefs suggestion dinner was fantastic . The price of the accommodation included entry to the actual castle and gardens , just gorgeous .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Overnight stay

Beautiful location and extremely comfortable room with great views. Would highly recommend the trust the chef dinner available in the castle itself.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything perfect. Only thing I could wish for is the hotel to tell us in advance that the dinner needs to be booked before 5pm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Unexpected Surprise

The environment was very pleasant and the castle was lovely. However, what we didn't realize was that we had to share showers and bathrooms with up to 7 other units, so that meant leaving the room at night to go to the restroom, and taking a shower and rushing back to your room; overall very unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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