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Larnach Lodge

4.0 star property
Tranquil luxury awaits at this upscale lodge where guests relax in lush gardens, enjoy warm hospitality, and savor local flavors in an inviting setting

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • The Octagon - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • University of Otago - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles

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 Maharajas - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Baaa Sports Bar & Cafe - ‬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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a gift shop, and free newspapers
  • 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
  • Limited onsite 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 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
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

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?

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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Reviews

Larnach Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 569 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

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

8/10 Good

Deepthi

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

NHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

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

Papia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so quaint and took me back to the Victorian era. So neat and clean, with stunning views of the water and mountains
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Lanarch Castle. The gardens, views from our room, service, and tour of the castle were fantastic. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I bit out of way but amazing vibe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the deck of the room. Elegant interior. Friendly staff. Big breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Amenities
Really enjoyed my stay here Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Larnach Lodge was pretty cool. We ended up meeting some amazing people who worked there as well as other guests by attending a dinner in the castle. It was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Larnach Lodge! Brendan and Jo are the epitome of hospitality. The view from our room was breath taking. The cooked to order breakfast was also a great start to the day. This is a must stay if you are wanting to stay on the Otago peninsula!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Awesomely

Fabulous stay. Amazing staff - the meal was lovely & the wine list superb.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a unique stay in every aspect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

Dream Castle

Amazing Stay we stayed in the stables ,had dinner in the Castles dinning room .Castle and gardens were beautiful and the Staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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
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