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This award-winning boutique hotel is in a hillside location, overlooking historic Oamaru with views of the sea and mountains. The property features extensive verandas, outdoor terraces and peaceful gardens. Facilities at Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru include a billiard room, fitness center, 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 in particular 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 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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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:

  • Nicholas
    United States of America United States of America
    we liked that this was an inn with a lot of history and character, but was super clean, charming and had all of the modern amenities we needed
  • 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 !👌❤️😊

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage 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
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Spa
    • Solarium
    • Fitness center
    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 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 13 are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 135 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs 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
    Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Pen-y-bryn Lodge

    • Pen-y-bryn Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Pen-y-bryn Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Pen-y-bryn Lodge. 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 center
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Solarium
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at Pen-y-bryn Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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