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

This award-winning boutique hotel is in a hillside location, overlooking historic Oamaru with views of the sea and mountains. The property features extensive verandahs, outdoor terraces and peaceful gardens. Facilities at Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru include a billiard room, fitness centre, guest library, and a shared lounge with open fireplace and bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in all public areas and guest rooms. Each room includes bathrobes, cotton bed linen, and feather and down pillows. There is also an iPod docking station, alarm clock radio, and a modern bathroom with hairdryer in every room. Pen-y-bryn Lodge is a 5-minute drive from Bushey Beach, home to endangered yellow-eyed penguins. Oamaru Botanic Gardens, Forrester Art Gallery and North Otago Museum are 5 minutes’ drive. Guests can enjoy tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolates and fresh fruit in the dining room with log fireplace. Breakfast and dinner are available for an additional charge and served at one of three large antique tables.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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...
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Just magnificent .. the most beautiful old lodge Ive ever laid eyes on !! You couldn’t fault the place and the hosts !! Worth every cent and would highly recommend and if I get the chance will happily return !👌❤️😊
  • Hui
    Singapore Singapore
    The food (made with homegrown ingredients), the room, the hosts were exceptional. The tiles of the restroom are heated. It contains a wide array of beautiful art pieces.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Sichuan • Asian • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Air conditioning
    Accessibility
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Wellness
    • Solarium
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Russian
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Pen-y-bryn Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 19:00

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 13 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    13+ 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.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Pen-y-bryn Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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.

    FAQs about Pen-y-bryn Lodge

    • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Pen-y-bryn Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Pen-y-bryn Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Check-in at Pen-y-bryn Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at Pen-y-bryn Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Pen-y-bryn Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Pen-y-bryn Lodge is 0.8 miles from the centre of Oamaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Pen-y-bryn Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Solarium
      • Bicycle rental