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Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Waitaki, Otago

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 6 reviews

5.0/525 Nov 2025

xander • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/531 Mar 2024

Suwei • Family Trip

Very special

5.0/530 Dec 2023

Ana • Couple Trip

James and James are the perfect hosts. We have a fantastic experience. Thank you!

5.0/527 Nov 2022

Brindan • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/529 Mar 2022

Carolyn • Couple Trip

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

5.0/529 Dec 2021

Eric • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/512 Dec 2019

J • Trip with Friends

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!

5.0/524 Feb 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Sensationell!

5.0/58 Feb 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Great location and very nice accommodation. Homemade food items including jam, honey, etc. Owners are very friendly.

5.0/517 Jan 2016

Chris

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!

5.0/517 Nov 2015

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Very good standard of facilities and service,excellent meals, a thoroughly enjoyable ambience and experience

5.0/527 Jan 2014

gary • Couple Trip

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.

3.0/522 Feb 2018

Gregory

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.

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41 Towey Street, Oamaru, NZ

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Accommodation Rules

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Please advise the property of the number of guests staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Guests failing to comply with property policies, arriving with more people than were included in the booking, of any age, may be charged a supplement for extra bedding and for after-hours room set up and may be required to upgrade to a larger room.Please note that there is a 2.5% surcharge when using a credit card.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out10:30

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

About Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge Location
A stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge places you in the heart of Oamaru, within a 5-minute drive of St Lukes Anglican Church and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. This luxury lodge is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Whitestone City and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Totara Estate.

Pen-y-bryn Lodge Facility and Service
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Victorian lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Pen-y-bryn Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Gourmet Dinner serving guests of Pen-y-bryn Lodge. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - Sun, 06 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children