Larnach Castle, 145 Camp Road, Otago Peninsula, 9054 Dunedin, New Zealand
#10 of 51 hotels in Dunedin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1324 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 2, 2024
Tori
New ZealandGreat breakfast included
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Zachary
United States of AmericaStaying 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
Julie
New ZealandOnly 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
Lorna
New ZealandNothing
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
Sue
New ZealandThe 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
Sofie
New ZealandArrived 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
Lou
AustraliaBeautiful surrounds, comfortable rooms and "trust the chef" dinner was amazing!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Birgitte
New ZealandNothing
The breakfast was amazing! A wonderful selection of continental buffet plus cooked breakfast offered as well
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Jingyuan
JapanNothing
Beautiful view from the room, delicious breakfast, friendly stuffs!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Paula
AustraliaWe 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
Adele
United States of AmericaNothing
Breakfast was fantastic; lots of choice and made fresh
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Len
AustraliaDinner 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
Graypark
AustraliaGreat 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
Ian
United States of AmericaVery 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
Alexandria
AustraliaStaff 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
Alan
New ZealandNo 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
Warren
AustraliaIt 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
Gerry
New Zealandnothing
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
Greg8817
GermanyRooms 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
Siaw
SingaporeNil
Thanks for upgraded us from stable stay to lodge
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Natasha
New ZealandBed 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
George
New ZealandThe 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
Patricia
New ZealandN 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
Jodi
New ZealandBed 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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