Benger Garden Cafe & Chalets

Cafe

Beautiful big outdoor seating area with bird aviary. Homemade cakes and gourmet pies. Catering available.

Lovely garden and dogs welcome. Safe play area for kids.

Catering

Catering for breakfast, morning, afternoon tea, lunch, and after fives and dinners.

We have a range of menus to suit most events, and if we don’t, we will create a menu just for you.

Chalets

Brand new accommodation in Ettrick, located only 6 km from Millers Flat and 15 km from Roxburgh.

You’ll find our garden cafe right next door.

About Us

Locally owned by John and Lee. Both have a passion for travelling and meeting new people.

We often give our guests a tour of the valley or stop for a drink and chat together.

Why us

Why Choose Our Accommodation & Cafe

If you’re looking for pet-friendly, modern accommodation with a cafe making homemade delicious goodies right next door, then Benger Garden Cafe and Chalets is the place for you.

Each chalet is fully self-contained with its own private bathroom.

Are you on the bike trail looking for a great place to stay? We’ll come and pick you up and drop you off.

Winner of the Qualmark 4 star Bronze award.

Enjoy breakfast and lunch or afternoon coffee

Benger Garden Cafe

Beautiful big outdoor seating area with bird aviary and stunning gardens.

Homemade cakes and gourmet pies. Dogs are most welcome.

Safe play area for kids and great atmosphere.

Benger Chalets Accommodation

Winner of the Qualmark 4 star Bronze award.

Fully self-contained brand new accommodation located in Ettrick, Central Otago.

Biking, walking, history, local pool, orchards

Things to do

The Clutha Gold Trail and Roxburgh Trail are right on our doorstep. We offer pickup and drop off.

Explore the delights of the Teviot Valley fruit bowl with roadside orchards and fruit stands.

You’ll find plenty of greats walks and if hunting is your thing Mt Benger is the place to go.

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Our Reviews

Our TripAdvisor Reviews

Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our cafe and chalets.

  Extremely satisfying – Extremely satisfying cheese rolls, free wifi 😲 they make mc muffin burgers, afghan biscuits melting moments all from fresh ingredients it’s got to be my favourite spot. Not to mention… read more

Maps29187564340
09/08/2023

  Thoughtful Cafe! – Love the sausage roll which was fantastic! It was a good idea for putting it in a double-layer paper bag for keeping warm longer. People are nice too!

Jaclyn L
25/07/2023

  Best all day breakie – Benger cafe has the best all day breakfast I’ve had in NZ & I’ve had them all over our awesome country, while 99% of the places are great, John &… read more

Mr_Mrs_Shrek
17/12/2023
  Very happy with service, selection , and meal. Liked the area for our dog. All the best. – They do not do evening meals This section is annoying if you do not want to write one hundred words

Saveyman
19/07/2023

  I recommend stopping if your traveling through – Amazing service very friendly and amazing food. Fresh ingredients . Will be stopping next time we are traveling through

Cross Country
14/07/2023

  Best all day breakie – Benger cafe has the best all day breakfast I’ve had in NZ & I’ve had them all over our awesome country, while 99% of the places are great, John &… read more

Shrek
16/12/2023
  I recommend stopping if your traveling through – Amazing service very friendly and amazing food. Fresh ingredients . Will be stopping next time we are traveling through

Fearless46163921577
15/07/2023

  What a delight this place was. Lunchtime and we needed to stop somewhere and saw this place. I had the whitebait meal – beautiful. Two big whitebait patties made with… read more

nzp0ppy
29/10/2021

  Absolutely magical cabin – Oh my word the Benger Cafe cabin experience was total magic . The guys have done the cabins up to such a high standard, better than some fancy hotels .… read more

Kirsty M
25/02/2024
  Today I had the best toasted sandwich I have ever had ( and I have had quite a few at different places) Heaps of filling in beautiful bread! They also… read more

GoPlaces03620442671
08/05/2021

  Benger Cafe long weekend – This cafe has the best assortment of cabinate food I have seen in a long time. The atmosphere is chilled, and service amazing. We stayed at the chalets onsite for… read more

OnAir18377976467
23/10/2023

  Highly recommend 👌 – Great selection of cabinet and freshly cooked food.
I had an omelet which was perfectly cooked and had lots of filling.
My flat white coffee was the perfect temperature.… read more

Companion53361596842
03/11/2023

Our Reviews

Our Latest Reviews from Google

Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our cafe and chalets on Google.

    
 
 
        
   Christine Young 
 2024-08-28
 
 
  Great coffee & cheese rolls. Bright & friendly service too. 🙂
  
 
       
   예원 
 2024-08-24
 
 
  더니든에 가는 버스를 타고 여기서 잠시 쉬었는데 가격도 착하고 음식도 맛있었어요!😍 사장님도 매우 친절합니다.
  
 
       
   Carl Prenter 
 2024-08-01
 
 
  Amazing rooms, very well laid out and friendly service. Highly recommend
  
 
       
   Francisca Retamales 
 2024-07-11
 
 
  Very nice Service and Gluten free options !
  
 
       
   Danielle Jones 
 2024-07-06
 
 
  We had a wonderful overnight stay in chalet 1 as a last minute getaway. Lee was lovely and we will definitely be back!
  
 
       
   G Goodwin 
 2024-07-04
 
 
  Handy on SH8.   Found my wrap to be tasty and made with fresh produce.   Take a break go in
  
 
       
   Sam De Graaf 
 2024-07-02
 
 
  Don't get the corn fritters, expecting a corn fritter. Looks a 2cm slice off a big roll of really funny texture stuff, with some corn in it.
Pretty sure my husbands ham steak, was just a 2cm slice from a roll of lunchon. The only nice things were our hot chocolates.

Really disappoing from a place, that looked so nice.

Our Reviews

Our Booking.com Reviews

Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our chalet accommodation in Ettrick.

     Excellent  
  9.5
   Based on 126 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Warren 
 2024-09-05
 
 
 9.0
Verified Wonderful
☺ Loved the linen sheets on the bed. Very comfortable. We also really appreciated the delicious cooked breakfast in the cafe. The staff in the cafe were so friendly and accommodating.
  
 
       
   Carlos 
 2024-05-29
 
 
 10
Verified Exceptional
  
 
       
   Sing 
 2024-05-10
 
 
 9.0
Verified Great stay with warm welcome and delicious breakfast provided by the host.
☺ Unique design for the room accommodation.  Our stay overnight here was very good and memorable as it got snowing during the night.

☹ Nothing.
  
 
       
   Louisa 
 2024-05-05
 
 
 6.0
Verified Lovely place but listing was not accurate
☺ Breakfast was good! Staff also very sweet. Place was beautiful.

☹ bed sheets were stained and looked like there were muddy bits on it. listing said there was wine and champagne provided but was listed wrongly. listing also said there was stovetop available, did not realize it was outdoors on a BBQ, not in the kitchen.
  
 
       
   Chris 
 2024-04-12
 
 
 7.0
Verified Our stay was ok.
☺ I liked the quirkiness.  Bed.

☹ Heat pump was in strange position and kitchen and toilet not very clean.  Sheets.
  
 
       
   Karen 
 2024-04-09
 
 
 10
Verified Very pleasant people and place
☺ Very comfortable and clean

☹ Nothing
  
 
       
   Jenny 
 2024-04-01
 
 
 10
Verified Exceptional
  
 
       
   Nicki 
 2024-03-31
 
 
 10
Verified Exceptional
  
 
       
   Christine 
 2024-03-25
 
 
 10
Verified Exceptional
☺ It was a very relaxing and laid back weekend.would recommend to others

☹ There was nothing we didn't like
  
 
       
   Robert 
 2024-03-25
 
 
 9.0
Verified Wonderful

Our Reviews

Our Latest Reviews from Airbnb

Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our cafe and chalets on Airbnb.

    
 
 
        
   Marie 
 27. April, 2024.
 
 
  What a find. Lee is a great host . We loved our stay here. Great bed and quality linen. Lee and his team made us extremely welcome.
  
 
       
   Jessica 
 3. April, 2024.
 
 
  A comfortable and convenient place to stay. The cafe was great and staff was super friendly!
  
 
       
   Clare 
 25. January, 2024.
 
 
  very cozy chalet, perfect after a long trek! fast speed internet, cozy bed, modern and comfortable, with a beautiful garden and tasty breakfast included! 10/10
  
 
       
   Lorna 
 21. December, 2023.
 
 
  Our stay was wonderful and our hosts were awesome! I want to go back already!!
  
 
       
   Richard 
 1. December, 2023.
 
 
  We stayed in chalet no. 2.Great design, well setup, more impressive in person than what you see in the photos. Other accommodation is close by, but the chalets are well designs/placed to give privacy.Having the cafe on site was amazing. We were impressed by the quality of food!Lee is very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this stay 👌🏼
  
 
       
   William 
 14. October, 2023.
 
 
  Great place, good location. Having a fenced off section round the side to keep the dog was a lifesaver. Would be a great spot to stay in summer, when you can fire up the bbq and relax.
  
 
       
   Rosalind 
 2. July, 2023.
 
 
  We had a lovely comfortable night in the very cute chalet, which had everything we needed. Loved the architecture and the hearty breakfast and great coffee in the cafe next door. Would recommend to anyone, especially if making use of the cycle trails (we weren't this time, but can see how well it would work). Everyone we met was so friendly.
  
 
       
   Mori 
 10. May, 2023.
 
 
  Fabulous chalet . Photos didn't do it justice was better than the pics .Very spacious warm comfortable and clean . Will definitely stay again and highly recommend to others.The breakfast was amazing too ....we went back for breakfast a second time.Would love to try the roast next time as the brekky was so generous.Thank you Mori and warren
  
 
       
   Nick 
 10. April, 2023.
 
 
  Great halfway point between Dunedin and Central Otago.Cabin was really well equipped, and perfect having the cafe right next door. Breakfast included hit the spot.
  
 
       
   Tim 
 18. December, 2022.
 
 
  Just a lovely place. Great accommodation, lovely people and great value.
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Airbnb rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 26 reviews

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