Reviews of Larnach Lodge & Stable Stay 4 stars
Larnach Castle, 145 Camp Road, Otago Peninsula, 9054 Dunedin, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewLocation is stunning with ability to spend additional time exploring the garden’s & surroundings after hours. Bird song in the morning was stunning.
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewFood was excellent, full cooked breakfast each day included in room rate. High Tea and Castle dining experience were a highlight, staff are highly professional and very friendly, nothing is a problem. View from Room (18) in Lodge is breathtaking.
Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe castle grounds are awesome. We also enjoyed the breakfast in the converted staples. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We think it s great location for a family trip.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfast so nice to be able to order eggs. Fab location
All good
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was perfect, it is 30 minutes drive both to the centre of Dunedin and 30 minutes to the albatross centre. If you like to visit the castle, it is within the price of accomodation which makes up for the price of overnight stay.
Unfortunately it took 40 minutes to check us in. Even after repeated calls to manager from different employee who did not have permission to make check in it took really long time.
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent customer service, staff went above and beyond and was an incredible experience for the price. Couldn’t recommend any higher and the value for money was exceptional. We also did the three course dinner which was amazing and we loved.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room and the view was amazing. Very well kept, clean, quiet and had a great atmosphere
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast is excellent. It’s great value staying in stables, shared bathroom/toilet facilities, you get to explore the castle as part of your stay. Worth a look for sure.
It’s a long way out of town so don’t stay here if you need to be near the action.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything the view from my room was amazing
Nothing it was great
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfy bedding and heating. Best part was the included breakfast in the morning - amazing.
4 x single communal showers in the foyer were tiny and hard to get right temperature and water pressure.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat accommodation and event.
Nothing. It was wonderful.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe evening meal and tour was a delight and very special with delightful company.
Nothing it was exactly as described and no surprises.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe view from the room was beautiful And the beds were very comfortable We could not fault the service The staff were friendly and welcoming We loved touring the castle and garden Highly recommend as a place to stay
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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