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Pen-y-bryn Lodge

This peaceful Holmes Hill retreat offers more than just relaxation - guests enjoy Modern European cuisine while testing their skills at billiards

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Pen-y-bryn Lodge offers a peaceful retreat with a welcoming garden and terrace. Enjoy Modern European dishes at Gourmet Dinner, entertainment in the arcade/game room and library, free WiFi, and convenient bike rentals for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Bar

Room options

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The Elizabeth Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Elizabeth Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Park Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Park Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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The Victoria Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Victoria Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Garden Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Garden Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Nest Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Nest Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Pen-y-bryn Lodge is in Holmes Hill, a neighborhood in Oamaru. Totara Estate and National Bank are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Steam Train and Whitestone Cheese Factory. Visit our Oamaru travel guide
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41 Towey Street, Oamaru, 9401

What's nearby

  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct which includes outdoor art
    Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oamaru showing art and interior views
    Steampunk HQ
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oamaru which includes boating and a bay or harbor
    Oamaru Harbour
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
    6 min drive
  • Coast
    13 min drive
  • Indian Kitchen Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Harbour St Bakery
    19 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive

About this property

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Lodge located in Holmes Hill
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Pen-y-bryn Lodge. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, Gourmet Dinner, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gourmet Dinner

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1889
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Pen-y-bryn
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru
Pen-y-bryn Oamaru
Pen y bryn Lodge
Pen-y-bryn Lodge Lodge
Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru
Pen-y-bryn Lodge Lodge Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Pen-y-bryn Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pen-y-bryn Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pen-y-bryn Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Pen-y-bryn Lodge located?

Located in Holmes Hill, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of NZ Malt Whisky Company, St Lukes Anglican Church, and Oamaru Gardens. Totara Estate and Grainstore Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Pen-y-bryn Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

xander

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I had a wonderful stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge. The property is a beautiful historic building with a peaceful atmosphere, and the room was spacious, spotless, and full of character. The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming, making the stay feel warm and personal. Overall, a fantastic experience — I would highly recommend this lodge to anyone visiting Oamaru.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brindan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique graceful spreading layout adds wonder to this attractive Victorian B & B. The gardens in spring are a riot of color, the food delicious and the bed comfortable. The hosts, James and James are delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very special
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
James and James are the perfect hosts. We have a fantastic experience. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful house with wonderful art and interesting and friendly hosts. Loved the book about the art and objects. Enjoyed game of snooker. Would have loved to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Great place. Highly recommended.

Really beautiful historic home converted in to a lodge. Food was creative, beautifully served and delicious, much of it from the home's garden and local producers. Lovely appointed rooms with everything you could need. Friendly, low key hosts. Close to town centre and historic area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a great place to stay. Very kind host, Gorgeous garden, beautiful house, nice infrastructure, delicious breakfast. I’ll absolutely come back. Thank you so much for looking after us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sensationell!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice accommodation and friendly hosts

Great location and very nice accommodation. Homemade food items including jam, honey, etc. Owners are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Gregory

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

This is a B&B, so mind Q's ands P's

This is an awesome property, but for a solo traveler, who paid for a double room - my friend was on a budget - I think this Estate is more about form than substance. When I arrived, one of the owners (I think) met me at the door with an umbrella - nice touch - but then said, "I thought you would be two!?" Well, of course the default on hotels.com is 2, so already I felt tension in the air. He was very nice to me until I booked another night. My friend on a budget visited and the proprietors treated him like a curiosity as he stood on the patio with the rain pouring down in buckets. They invited him in, we went into the drawing room, and since I had paid for it, I invited my friend to breakfast the next morning, but he later canceled, feeling uncomfortable. I felt fine until the next day when I was asked to a tip for a one-inch square of "harvested" honey. The food is very good. The accommodations are terrific, but the sense of welcomeness is lacking, and while you worry whether you will disturb their - or his - routine, if you ask questions, you feel as if you are disturbing their - or his - routine. That's as honest as I can say, especially for the price.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Madison, CT

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

Absolutely perfect in every way!

Not only is the lodge gorgeous and in a great location, but what really makes Pen y Bryn special is the personal attention from the owners. James greeted us by the car with an umbrella, offered us gourmet cookies he had baked that morning, later met us and the other guests in the drawing room for complementary wine and gourmet appetizers he had made! He is truly a warm, fascinating person and shared many amazing stories of his travels. The lodge is reminiscent of a Scottish estate and we were welcome to wander about enjoying the diverse artwork, play snooker in the billiards room, admire the gardens. Each room has a name and makes you feel like a guest in a European castle...exquisite furnishings, decor, and view. The lodge is a mere 5 minutes from the blue penguin colony, which was our primary reason for visiting. Our only regret is that we did not stay longer! We are traveling around the entire South Island and by far this was our favorite place! Would love to return and will definitely tell everyone who plans to come to New Zealand to stay at Pen y Bryn! Thanks James and James!!! You guys are awesome!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good standard of facilities and service,excellent meals, a thoroughly enjoyable ambience and experience

10/10 Excellent

gary, bethesda md

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

Historic restored lodge

Stayed here one night. The American ex-pat owners have restored this lodge to a very high level. The guest rooms (we saw two) are beautiful as are the common areas. The owners are very proud of the lodge and enthusiastic about explaining its history. Although we did not eat dinner at the lodge (our mistake for not booking it before we arrived) James served us canapés and wine (both of very high quality) and we had an informative conversation about Oamaru and things to do. James made reservations for us and got us tickets to view the penguins returning at dusk. (A must see activity - get premium seating.). In hindsight we should have stayed at the lodge two nights having dinner there at least once. There is a lot to see in and around Oamaru. The lodge is pricey but worth it. It's not a place for kids though; the furnishings are too exquisite and without tv they may be too rambunctious.

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

lloyd, New Zealand - Otago

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