Larnach Lodge & Stable Stay
About this nature lodge rental
Situated in Dunedin, this lovely nature lodge for $297 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Situated within the grounds of the impressive Larnach Castle, Larnach Lodge offers individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of the harbour and the Otago Peninsula
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Dunedin
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(1,444 Reviews)
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10.0
Everything .. the staff are lovely,helpful and very friendly.. professional.. kind and easy to interact with...and it started with the friendly person at the guardhouse.. right up to The story telling at dinner was amazing.. well spun.. Jessica is a credit to your wonderful staff. Rooms are lovely, warm and snuggly. Our room had the view of the Harbour entry. BED was very comfortable. We loved our stay.. Trust the chief 4 course meal was tasty, if you are not use to course meals, which means it's not like your local steak and salad chips kinda of dinner.. I recommend having a full lunch during the day in the ballroom Cafe, we had scones with an Easter blended tea (so delicious) we tried the pork and kumura pie (perfect)..at dinner we tried their NZ wine, we had a rosè and it was so nice we brought 2 bottles.. it was a great night.. the music room located in the castle.. . its stunning to sit in there and drink wine eat dinner.. we met a lovely couple who was seated next to us.. from Poland and Indian coming from Australia.. topped our night with wonderful conversation. But everyone who attended the dinner was in great spirts.. we all connected, and thats a credit to introducing ourselves in our group gathering pre-drinks before dinner.. The next morning we had breakfast in the "stable" that was a great surprise...it sets the ambience... breakfast was delicious and such a variety and they can accommodate all kinds of dietary requirements. We visited the castle week after Easter weekend....so end of autumn, beginning of winter.. and gardens are still lovely.. but visiting in spring would be amazing to see it all in full bloom.. but there is also something lovely about multiple colored trees amongst the ever greens and the native birds singing a treat in a fresh Otago chilling air.. we absolutely recommend this place.. 👌 my husband loved it all.. ❤️ side note the Ashley n Co handwash, body wash, shampoo and condition smell divine..
It's not that its a dislike.. but maybe any earlier check in.. but there was plenty to do till then.. so it's not really a big deal...
10.0
The gardens - world class
leaving
10.0
Style, location, atmosphere, breakfast
9.0
Excellent and unique location within New Zealand's only castle. The added bonus of included entry to the castle and gardens was great. We took the opportunity to dine in the castle on our first night, which was another unique experience and an opportunity to meet other guests and enjoy a mini tour giving us some background to the castle and the family which built it and restored it. A lovely location, well worth a visit.
The lighting in our room could have been a little brighter and parking in the stable yard can be a little difficult, but that's all!
10.0
Gardens and view stunning . The dinner was superb, the staff friendly and helpful
Check in was 3 pm . We went to lodge to check in but no one was there . We enquired at gift shop and they called someone . Computer was not turned on, check in process took a while and by that time 4 other couples had turned up . Considering the last entry to castle is at 5 , if you say check in is at 3, you should be there ready to go . Also instructions for dinner said to go to castle and ring the bell but a sign at the bottom of the steps said to go to gift shop. Gift shop was closed . Not a big deal but it was raining so it was annoying toing and froing
10.0
nice breakfast
loved the corner room
the guy in the front door of the castle was a wealth of knowledge
nothing
10.0
Beautiful place. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Superb breakfast.
10.0
so close to the castle
8.0
Overall service was very good. Staff friendly and informative. Dinner was to a high standard.
No shared bathroom facilities in future
10.0
Especially liked the dinner available in the castle and that you can wander around the grounds and castle after hours.
Bed was a little soft, and the room was quite warm. Everything else was perfect.
9.0
Excellent breakfast fantastic grounds, small basic room but fine.
Duvet more in keeping somewhere to hang clothes like a hook behind rafter.
9.0
Destination Authentication Loved the pride in the way this place is presented.
Stairs and floor in stable a little noisy for a good night sleep.
9.0
it was very special to stay in such an important place
sharing bathrooms!
10.0
We had 2 room types - one at the Lodge and one in the Stables. All the rooms were beautiful and the rooms in the lodge had stunning rooms and beautiful bathrooms with excellent shower facilities. Views from the rooms were spectacular especially when the mist came in - it was literally staying in the clouds.
The rooms at the stables had shared bathrooms but there were enough cubicles so there was no situation of long queues. The refrigerators were well stocked with milk for coffee and tea. Rooms at the stable gave the vibe of living in an attic.
The chef's dinner is a nice touch and I do recommend to add that to your stay. As we went out the next 2 days, we didn't have a chance to try the afternoon tea.
A good breakfast spread - eggs, bread, bacons, cereals, yoghurt and fruits. The gardens are beautiful with little nooks for you to sit an enjoy nature. Because you stay here, you get to explore the main castle without any additional charge.
Was really disappointed with the garden bit where the reflection pool was as it was not maintained. The pool had dead leaves and algae and the water was murky so couldn't take the signature reflection pool pictures. The staff were not unfriendly but they were not very approachable - it almost felt like I was at Downtown Abbey and talking to Mr Carson and having to mind my Ps and Qs.
10.0
Everything was perfect!
9.0
we added the bonus of the dinner at the castle which was great food.
need to fix thew shower so it doesn't flood the floor and everything on it like bathmats etc.
10.0
Beautiful surroundings and gardens. Castle was great to tour and learn the history of the property. Staff were professional, friendly and attentive.
Room could use an small table to have a cup of tea on, or put your keys etc.
9.0
The castle is beautiful, the rooms were great and the dinner and breakfast were fantastic.
Unfortunately it was raining and very misty so we didn't get to enjoy the garden or views. No fault of the hotels.
9.0
I have been before. It’s situation is brilliant, the castle is interesting and the gardens change with the seasons.
nothing to complain about
9.0
Nice location and facilities. I liked that accommodation was in the lodge, dinner in the castle and breakfast in the ballroom
I enjoyed it all
10.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the stay - the evening meal was great, the staff were so helpful and I felt really comfortable :-)
Nothing - it was a great place to visit, beautiful surrounds and great staff
5.0
The view was outstanding from the room and the grounds were lovely. Very interesting to go through the castle. One of the staff members took us for a walk and gave us some history after dinner which was enjoyable.
The room could use an update. The bed was appalling, with inner springs in my back all night. Some of the staff were not as welcoming as other properties I had stayed at. The dinner was fairly average, although there was lots of it. Given it was in a beautful historic room in the castle, I expected a bit more of a fan fare. The breakfast room was beautiful but unfortunately the breakfast itself was poor. Given the cost per night, it fell quite a bit below expectations (except for the view and location).
10.0
Absolutely stunning! Booked in for the high tea and dinner at the castle and the food was Devine!
My nana and I just had a blast, the dinner was great getting to know other guests.
The staff are just so friendly!
7.0
We loved the meal in the evening at the Castle. It was a great experience and we met some lovely people. We also enjoyed the very full and delicious breakfast.
We thought the common area in the Stables would be better with more comfortable sofas.
10.0
We stayed at a Castle!
The lodge room was spacious!
Large, Comfortable Bed!
Beautiful view, we saw the sunrise over the water which was so lovely to wake to.
Lovely bathroom with underfloor heating.
Everything we needed.
Wonderful!
Dinner was beautiful - 4 Course
Nil
10.0
The bed was comfy and the room was spacious. The bathroom was very nice. The staff were very accommodating with the check in time. The view from the room was amazing. The breakfast was very nice and the self guided tour of the castle exceeded expectations.
More storage/shelf space in the bathroom.
FAQs
How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Dunedin?
The average price for a rental in Dunedin is $100 per night. This rental is $197 above the average.
Is parking included with this nature lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Larnach Lodge & Stable Stay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this nature lodge?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Larnach Lodge & Stable Stay pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Larnach Lodge & Stable Stay?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and tv.
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