Pen-y-bryn Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Terrace/patio
Property preview
Modern European cuisine
The Nest Room
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$461
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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41 Towey Street, Oamaru, 9401
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

The Garden Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

The Nest Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Fan
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

The Elizabeth Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Park Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

The Victoria Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Oamaru

A luxury stay in the heart of Oamaru awaits you at Pen-y-bryn Lodge. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Oamaru Gardens and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct. Highlights at this Victorian lodge include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Gourmet Dinner, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 5-property class Holmes Hill lodge include Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Oamaru Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Oamaru Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coast - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Pen-y-bryn Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Oamaru lodge.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1889
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pen-y-bryn Lodge offers 5 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Oamaru lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gourmet Dinner

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1889
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Pen-y-bryn Lodge?

Yep, Pen-y-bryn Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pen-y-bryn Lodge on 13 Sept 2025 start from AU$460.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Pen-y-bryn Lodge?

The closest beach to Pen-y-bryn Lodge is Bushy Beach (2.7 km).

What makes Pen-y-bryn Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pen-y-bryn Lodge.

Does Pen-y-bryn Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pen-y-bryn Lodge?

No, Pen-y-bryn Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pen-y-bryn Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Pen-y-bryn Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pen-y-bryn Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.