Larnach Lodge & Stable Stay

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

Situated within the grounds of the impressive Larnach Castle, surrounded by stunning gardens, you'll find Larnach Lodge and Stables stay. Larnach Lodge offers individually-decorated rooms, with ensuite bathrooms and panoramic views of Otago harbour and the Otago Peninsula. The Stables stay is our budget-friendly option in our original historic Stables building. These rooms have shared bathroom facilities. All room rates includes a sumptuous cooked breakfast, free wifi and unlimited access to the Castle and Gardens. A 4-course dinner in the Larnach Castle dining room can be booked for extra cost. High Teas and Guided Tours also available. Located on the world-renowned Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is a 25-minute drive from Dunedin city centre.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bernadette
Australia Australia
“The magnificent views, gardens and welcoming staff.”
John
Australia Australia
“The set dinner was excellent and well worth the expense. The room was very good and looked out over the sound. The castle lived up to all our expectations for our one night stay. The gardens in the daylight are superb and should not be missed.”
Joanne
Australia Australia
“Stunning grounds and views . Beautifully restored. Staff went above and beyond to look after our every need and make us feel valued guests. We ate lunch in the Ballroom, the 4 course Dinner in the Castle dinning room, breakfast in the stables....”
Sheridan
Australia Australia
“Everything! The Castle, accommodation, location and gardens! All staff were exceptional! Friendly and knowledgeable! Dinner in the castle was amazing! Breakfast in the Stables was fabulous!”
Shirley
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent breakfast, exceeded my expectations. I would have like something above floor level to put my suitcase on as my mobility is compromised.”
Benjamin
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautifully maintained guest room with gorgeous view. Good cooked breakfast. Friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff especially on my late check in. David is a font of knowledge about the Castle and the historic importance of the place. The...”
Adam
Australia Australia
“I was scheduled to stay at the lodge on Friday, but the storm had caused chaos around the penisula with road closures and power outages. I couldn't get into contact and thought would have to write off the experience. But managed to speak to...”
Holly
Australia Australia
“The breakfast had a wide variety and was lovely. The castle, gardens and views were beautiful. We chose to have the dinner and it was very lovely.”
Norina
Switzerland Switzerland
“A very special experience to stay at a castles stables. Its stil clearly visible that it used to be stables. The shared bathroom and toilets were clean and not to busy. The breakfast was a highlight!”
Stephen
Australia Australia
“Breakfast and the unique location. Plus the spectacular veiws and gardens.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Dinner

House rules

Larnach Lodge & Stable Stay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 90 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 90 per child, per night
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 150 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card. We accept Visa and Mastercard.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.