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Larnach Castle, 145 Camp Road, Otago Peninsula, 9054 Dunedin, New Zealand

#10 of 51 hotels in Dunedin

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1324 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    10
    Very basic accom but all that was needed. Great value for the experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great breakfast included

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staying at the castle also means there's an optional dinner at the castle available. The views were also gorgeous. Overall amazing experience!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    10
    Fabulous, a real treat for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only the bed, a bit soft for us

    We have stayed several times before( we only live an hour and a bit away:), and it is our destination of choice when we have a special occasion, like our Wedding Anniversary this week! We love everything about our stays at Larnach!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to take people
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    I love this place, the breakfast is awesome snd the tour of the castle and garden is always a winner. The views from the tower are fabulous.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Large Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The whole experience from arriving to leaving was excellent. The staff are very pleasant and informative. The Trust the Chef 4 course dining was exceptional and we will definately recommend an overnight stay to anyone.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Arrived in dark, was bit hard to find where to go. Showers and toilet block in stables were very dated.

    Loved the feel, the history, going round the castle , loved the breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful surrounds, comfortable rooms and "trust the chef" dinner was amazing!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    10
    An amazing and unique experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The breakfast was amazing! A wonderful selection of continental buffet plus cooked breakfast offered as well

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    9.0
    Good to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful view from the room, delicious breakfast, friendly stuffs!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    10
    Excellent rooms and breakfast was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in the lodge and the rooms were all individual and all had a fabulous view. You could walk around the grounds of the castle when it was closed to the public.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Breakfast was fantastic; lots of choice and made fresh

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    A charming place well-worth staying at, but remember it is 30 minutes from the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dinner was expensive and the main course of duck was tough.

    A very pleasant welcome from the gate keeper and the receptionist. The room was up-stairs but was large and had a lovely view. We had booked dinner in the castle and this included pre-dinner drinks. The drinks room and dining room were both lovely. Breakfast was included and was served in the old stables. The location was lovely and the food adequate. The accommodation cost included a self-guided tour of the castle during opening hours. This was very interesting.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great experience as we did dinner in the castle which was great. Room and view wonderful. Breakfast included in price was exceptional. Want an experience then stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very expensive

    Unique boutique experience. Beautiful gardens. Convenient for a visit to the albatross center. Great dinner in the castle dining room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were wonderful and friendly, room was clean and comfortable, with comfortable beds. Bathrooms were very clean. Breakfast was amazing!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    It was a pleasant experience in a special character filled accommodation that met our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No issues I can identify

    The room was very good, with great views over the peninsular. Bed was comfortable and facilities good. Breakfast (included) was served in the stables and was excellent. A full cooked breakfast well done. Admission to the castle is included with a stay so that was appreciated.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    10
    Unique and romantic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all great, leisurely garden walks in the evening.

    The grounds were spectacular. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Nice setting ,helpful friendly helpful staff meant a very enjoyable stay. The dinner was very nice and served in the castle Exceeded my expectations

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms are in the staples, not in the castle itself.

    It´s a unique experience. Beautiful castle and park, and entrance is included.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Thanks for upgraded us from stable stay to lodge

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    A unique experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed wasn’t the best but to be honest everything about the experience because it is an experience outweighed that one minor thing we didn’t like

    Such great value for money, staff were amazing, view from our room was spectacular and the breakfast was great Hearing and seeing native birds in such a quiet and beautiful setting was a highlight Definitely recommend booking the dinner too Have to really give credit to the wonderful staff employed at Larnach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The mattress was pretty soft. But still able to sleep.

    The breakfast was really amazing, with a fantastic selectrion of food. Having fresh milk available for our room in the small fridge on the landing was great. The staff were friendly and professional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    I would highly recommend this fantastic place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Lodge - Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N A.

    Every thing was wonderful just like being in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. For us much easier to get to only 3 hours travel instead of 30 hours. Dinner in the castle 🏰 was a great experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and friendly staff for a one off stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed wasnt the comfiest - solid pillow and lumpy mattress. Recommend bringing your own pillow for comfort.

    Delicious breakfast with both continental and cooked available in the stable. Lovely, helpful staff and characterful room/location. Bonus of the free entry to the castle and grounds which were nice to see.

    Stayed in May 2024

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