PEN-Y-BRYN LODGE

This property is a 12-minute walk from the beach. This award-winning boutique hotel is in a hillside location overlooking the historic Oamaru with views of the sea and mountains. The property features extensive verandahs, outdoor terraces and peaceful gardens.

Facilities at Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru include a billiard room, fitness center, guest library and a shared lounge with open fireplace and bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in all public areas and guest rooms.

Each room includes bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. There is also an iPod docking station, radio alarm clock, and a modern bathroom with hairdryer in every room.

Pen-y-bryn Lodge is a 5-minute drive from Bushey Beach, home to endangered yellow-eyed penguins. Oamaru Botanic Gardens, Forrester Art Gallery and North Otago Museum are 5 minutes' drive away.

Guests can enjoy tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolates and fresh fruit in the dining room with log fireplace. Breakfast and dinner are served at one of three large antique tables.