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Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru

★★★★★ 41 Towey Street, Oamaru, NZ

9.7 guest rating· 34 reviews

The five stars

Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness center and Sun terrace.

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodations

Indulge in the ultimate comfort with bathrobes, cotton bed linen, and feather and down pillows in each room. Enjoy modern amenities like an iPod docking station, alarm clock radio, and a sleek bathroom with a hairdryer.

Exceptional Facilities

Experience leisure at its finest with a billiard room, fitness centre, guest library, and a cozy shared lounge featuring an open fireplace and bar. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected.

Scenic Surroundings

Immerse yourself in breathtaking views of historic Oamaru, the sea, and mountains from extensive verandahs, outdoor terraces, and serene gardens. Explore nearby attractions like Bushey Beach and Oamaru Botanic Gardens just a short drive away.

Book now to elevate your stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru and create unforgettable memories.

Rooms & rates

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Garden Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 48 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The largest room at the property, offers a separate sitting area complete with small coffee table, writing table, sofa, two armchairs, and a small refrigerator. The room features a flat-screen TV, and large private bathroom with separate shower and oversize bath. The room overlooks the lodge's gardens.

Elizabeth Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

The private bathroom features an original porcelain bath with Victorian brass fittings. French doors lead into a private courtyard. Please note there is no capacity for additional guests. Guests failing to comply with property policies, arriving with 2 or more guests, of any age, may be required to pay for an additional room.

Victoria Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Featuring antique oak furnishings, this room overlooks the stone terrace and gardens. This room is designed to be accessible to guests with limited mobility. Please note there is no capacity for additional guests. Guests failing to comply with property policies, arriving with 2 or more guests, of any age, may be required to pay for an additional room.

Park Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 46 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This room features an private bathroom with heated tile floors, a large king-sized bed and views over the garden and Awamoa Park. It has a separate bath and shower and a sitting area with a satellite TV.

Nest Double Room or Twin room

Sleeps 3 · 45 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This room features views out toward the Pacific Ocean and the Kakanui Ranges. It has heated tile floors, separate bath and shower, a TV and an area for storage. It has 3 steps down to the bed area from the entry to the room, and 3 steps up from the bed area to the bathroom area.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness center
  • Free Parking
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Billiards
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Solarium
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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41 Towey Street, Oamaru, NZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say9.734 reviews

+ Excellent food+ The historic beauty of the property+ Wonderful hosts
Cleanliness9.3
Service10.0
Location9.8
Room Quality9.3
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.8

It was fabulous! ❤️ Colin & Diane

10.0

It was lovely! Nice wine in the afternoon in the library and great breakfast elegant Diningroom. An over all unique experience to have the opportunity to be stay in this historic mansion.

Diane · CA · 2026-03-08

Excellent food, interesting guests, the hosts were wonderful

10.0

The historic beauty of the property

Shelton · US · 2026-01-22

Amazing property

10.0

This property is amazing. James and James are delightful hosts, extremely friendly and attentive. The dinner and breakfast were both excellent as was the room and all the facilities. The history to the house is very interesting indeed. This is a must stay property if you are in the area…

Nigel · GB · 2025-04-23

Like Downton Abbey, only different !

10.0

Sadly we could only spend one night in this beautiful old homestead.

It was all good.

Konrad · NZ · 2025-04-23

Good

7.0

very authentic and customised breakfast to chinese family.

attitude could be better, understand this is historic house not allowing child to stay but i have actually pm beforehand he said ok to come over, but turned out on the actual day a short drama was happened.

Louis · MY · 2025-02-12

Exceptional

10.0

very special experience spending time in such a house! friendly hosts

Yuechen · CN · 2025-01-24

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

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

Please inform 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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children ages 13 and older are allowed.

People 13 years old and over stay for NZD 135 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

You haven't added any cots.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.