Pen-y-bryn Lodge

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.2

Experience world-class service at Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Historic Setting: Pen-y-bryn Lodge in Oamaru is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a fitness centre, sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, games room, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, garden or sea views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and soundproofing. Dining Experience: The traditional and romantic restaurant serves international and European cuisines with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 98 km from Richard Pearse Airport and 36 km from Moeraki Boulders, the lodge provides easy access to local attractions.

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
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This property is amazing. James and James are delightful hosts, extremely friendly and attentive. The dinner and breakfast were both excellent as was the room and all the facilities. The history to the house is very interesting indeed. This is a...”
Yuechen
China China
“very special experience spending time in such a house! friendly hosts”
Joerg
Singapore Singapore
“Very friendly hosts and big comfortable rooms. Delicious dinner and breakfast all made to perfection by the hosts. Easy free parking and nice lounge and snooker room. Penguin colony nearby with evening program. There is even a Gym and Garden, that...”
Monica
Australia Australia
“Its location and the historical elements of the property.”
Leanne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Wonderful hosts with fountains of knowledge, fantastic breakfast and just felt all out pampered. Relaxing weekend which was what we were after.”
Robin
Australia Australia
“the authentic Victorian historic building.The beautiful gardens, the amazing furnishings , fabulous bed and linen, and overall attention to detail in every moment of our stay. From our personal welcome greeting to the delicious dinner and...”
Konrad
New Zealand New Zealand
“Sadly we could only spend one night in this beautiful old homestead.”
Michaela
Austria Austria
“Sehr nett die beiden James. Tolles historisches Haus mit ehrwürdiger Einrichtung. Tolles Essen.”
Richard
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“It’s a beautiful place, and so much to see before you even go out. The owners (James and James) are very helpful. The first James helped save us making a big mistake on our drive to Mt Cook (the info we’d received about the best route turned out...”
Yingjie
China China
“说是民宿更像一个迷你“古堡”，Booking上的标签是山顶奢华庄园。奢华不至于，毕竟外部绕场最多一分钟，但是整体的建筑，内部的陈列是非常值得品味的 ✅难得的中文交流：主理人曾经在中国，所以两位的中文都很棒，可以正常交流。两位的中文名也非常有意思“沈博文”和“许佳宁”。 ✅难得的中式早餐：早餐可以选择，但当有这个选项的时候你很难抗拒，一碗白粥加点酱菜、豆浆，还有惊人的茶叶蛋，新的一天元气满满。图二是我们的早餐。 ✅难得的中国元素：图三是在庄园里找到的中国元素，紫砂壶、铜锅、茶桌。”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This property is amazing. James and James are delightful hosts, extremely friendly and attentive. The dinner and breakfast were both excellent as was the room and all the facilities. The history to the house is very interesting indeed. This is a...”
Yuechen
China China
“very special experience spending time in such a house! friendly hosts”
Joerg
Singapore Singapore
“Very friendly hosts and big comfortable rooms. Delicious dinner and breakfast all made to perfection by the hosts. Easy free parking and nice lounge and snooker room. Penguin colony nearby with evening program. There is even a Gym and Garden, that...”
Monica
Australia Australia
“Its location and the historical elements of the property.”
Leanne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Wonderful hosts with fountains of knowledge, fantastic breakfast and just felt all out pampered. Relaxing weekend which was what we were after.”
Robin
Australia Australia
“the authentic Victorian historic building.The beautiful gardens, the amazing furnishings , fabulous bed and linen, and overall attention to detail in every moment of our stay. From our personal welcome greeting to the delicious dinner and...”
Konrad
New Zealand New Zealand
“Sadly we could only spend one night in this beautiful old homestead.”
Michaela
Austria Austria
“Sehr nett die beiden James. Tolles historisches Haus mit ehrwürdiger Einrichtung. Tolles Essen.”
Richard
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“It’s a beautiful place, and so much to see before you even go out. The owners (James and James) are very helpful. The first James helped save us making a big mistake on our drive to Mt Cook (the info we’d received about the best route turned out...”
Yingjie
China China
“说是民宿更像一个迷你“古堡”，Booking上的标签是山顶奢华庄园。奢华不至于，毕竟外部绕场最多一分钟，但是整体的建筑，内部的陈列是非常值得品味的 ✅难得的中文交流：主理人曾经在中国，所以两位的中文都很棒，可以正常交流。两位的中文名也非常有意思“沈博文”和“许佳宁”。 ✅难得的中式早餐：早餐可以选择，但当有这个选项的时候你很难抗拒，一碗白粥加点酱菜、豆浆，还有惊人的茶叶蛋，新的一天元气满满。图二是我们的早餐。 ✅难得的中国元素：图三是在庄园里找到的中国元素，紫砂壶、铜锅、茶桌。”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Pen-y-bryn Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 135 per person, per night

Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Pen-y-bryn Lodge 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.