Benger Garden Cafe & Accommodation

Benger Garden Cafe - Ettrick, Central Otago

Experience our beautiful garden setting in Ettrick. Homemade cakes, gourmet pies, and a family-friendly atmosphere with a bird aviary and play area. The perfect relaxing escape.

Your new local in Tapanui. Modern vibes, great coffee, and delicious brunch options. A perfect spot to meet friends or grab a quick bite in town.

Benger Garden Chalet 2

Stay in our brand new chalets in Ettrick. Located right next to Benger Garden Cafe, offering a comfortable and quiet retreat. Perfect for exploring the region.

Why us

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

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.

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

Biking, walking, history, local pool, orchards

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.

  • star rating  The chalets are very comfortable and beautifully fitted out. Would be happy staying for much longer but only had the one night. Will definitely be back.

    avatar thumb Jocelyn N
    25/05/2026

    star rating  Lee and John are great hosts, we were picked up after a long day on the Clutha gold trail from Clyde, the chalet is well appointed and the outside bath… read more

    avatar thumb James F
    22/03/2026

    star rating  Stayed here while biking the Clutha Gold trail. An easy 15 minute ride up the road from Millers Flat. Great place to stop, really comfortable chalets, reasonably priced food delivered… read more

    avatar thumb Vance B
    17/03/2026
  • star rating  The scones were so delicious I had to take one to go as well.
    Provided with lots of butter.😋
    Indoor and beautiful large outdoor garden options.
    I think this… read more

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    09/03/2026

    star rating  Truly one of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed. It’s quiet, secluded (even though it’s next to the road) and feels incredibly romantic.
    The owners could not have done more… read more

    avatar thumb G1714WPjaniceb
    14/01/2026

    star rating  Great place, great food, great hosts. A perfect place to relax & unwind for a couple of weary travellers. Highly recommended. Will certainly be stay again.

    avatar thumb Global08934461927
    16/12/2025
  • star rating  Loved our stay!
    Such warm friendly staff and cute beautifully appointed little chalet! Very comfortable and food was fantastic! We had dinner and breakfast, best big breakfast ever!

    avatar thumb Mobile36475819415
    24/03/2025

    star rating  My husband and I have been all over the world and can say that Benger View was one of our best Excellent experiences for food and accommodation.
    Lovely, friendly staff,great… read more

    avatar thumb PEEWEELINKLATER
    09/03/2025

    star rating  We stayed one night whilst riding the Clutha Gold trail. Easy transfers from/to Millers Flat where we could leave the bikes. The chalets are amazing, beautifully furnished with everything you… read more

    avatar thumb SDOzzieGirl
    23/11/2024
  • star rating  We just stumbled upon this lovely place when we needed to stop for a coffee on our way North to Dunedin. What a lovely place. We didn’t get to sit… read more

    avatar thumb Carole B
    05/11/2024
Our Reviews

Our Latest Reviews from Google

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

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Emma Bicknell
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Nice chalet, easy parking, staff are friendly, accommodating and helpful. The café is warm and cozy, they have a nice selection or hot and cold food. The Chalet clean and comfortable. Nice little kitchenette. Unfortunately it was alittle cold for me as the heat pump is placed in an area of the room that doesn't move the heat well and its a cold floor. However the owners were quick to provide an extra heater which helped. Good wet room and shower. The location is next to the road so unfortunately I heard abut of traffic but there is a nice view of the ranges in front.
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Naomi Thomas
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Banging coffee in the cafe! Nice and hot, and they use my favourite alternative milk (alternative co)
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Michael Veldhuizen
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Excellent condition perfect i like to thank Bailey for our stay 2night cheers Mick 🍻
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Red Long
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Great accommodation in a very nice location.
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Holger Schubert
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Sehr freundliche Bedienung. Sehr hübsche Terrasse mit tollen Blumen.
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Satellite Schulz
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Only visites the cafe: good coffee, very friendly staff and a great breakfast menu. The atmosphere is lovely, especially the outside area with all the greenery.
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Reinier Claasen
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I want to start off with saying thanks for the great service! The staff is really friendly without being over the top The food is absolutely great. I had burgers for dinner and I can say without any doubt they make some of the best burgers in NZ, if not the best. The accommodation is clean and well designed with ample room. Comfortable bedding. In general, a very good experience! Well done!
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emma mundy
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Beautiful, warm, comfortable chalets with all amenities necessary. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, best nights sleep for a while. Easy to locate, great cafe with gardens beside also offer evening meals by prior booking and breakfast included! Don't miss this stunning stop
Our Reviews

Our Booking.com Reviews

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

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Sarah
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☺Lovely spot and lots of really nice walks close by around Roxburgh, nice pubs close by too
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Fiona
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A fabulous place to stay, would highly recommend. ☺A beautiful chalet, attention to detail and welcoming staff ☹Nothing
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Nicolla
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Charming chalets in landscaped garden, very comfortable and restful space. Onsite cafe a bonus! ☺The chalets were stylishly decorated and very comfortable. Excellent use of space. Very friendly owners and staff.
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Delwyn
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☺Everything! What a wonderful room. So clean, modern and quirky. ☹Nothing, we loved it
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Martin
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☺Die Betten waren groß und sehr bequem. Sehr schön gelegen im Teviot Valley. Das Frühstück ist sehr lecker und liebevoll angerichtet. ☹-
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Lynne
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Excellent, very enjoyable. Thank you ☺Location excellent. Breakfast was generally good however Toast option was very poor. White bread not good relative to everything else. ☹On/off switch on bathroom mirror in ensuite way too bright. Need to dim in right down
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Our Latest Reviews from Airbnb

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

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Nick
2. March, 2026.
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Stunning chalet to stay at and enjoy the beautiful gardens and lovely food at the cafe. John and Lee made us feelextremely welcome and it was clear they are both proud of the beautiful space they have created and the gorgeous gardens! We will definitely be back and stay 2 nights next time so we can explore more!
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Suna
30. December, 2025.
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We stayed at this wonderful chalet on our honeymoon, and it was an absolutely amazing experience with super friendly hosts. The breakfast in the morning was a huge plus, and the place was incredibly clean throughout.We ended up in the accessible room without knowing beforehand, but it was perfectly equipped for anyone who needs those features.The hosts left drinks and snacks in the room as a sweet honeymoon welcome, adding such a personal and caring touch.With two chalets on the property, it wasn't clear which one was ours, no message or app details specified it. Informing guests upfront would make arrival even smoother.
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Flora
1. December, 2025.
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We stayed one night at the chalet and it was absolutely perfect. The place was spotless, felt super cozy and offered everything we needed for our stay. I chose this place to propose to my fiancée and was aided not only by Leandro who organized flowers for us but also by a lovely hot bath in the outdoor tub. Breakfast at the cafe was lovely not only because the food was good but because you can feel that this is a place where the local community comes together. Both Leandro and his husband John came for a chat and to congratulate us on our engagement and even gifted us a card and some chocolates. All of this to say that they are wonderful hosts, the chalet is beautiful and if you ever find yourself just close enough to consider staying there or even popping in for a bite at their café you 100% should.
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Emma
23. November, 2025.
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A nice clean chalet in a beautiful location. The ongoing wi-fi issue was an issue for us, as it was not mentioned when we booked.
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Ben
22. November, 2025.
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Phenomenal chalet! Comfy bed, Amazing outdoor bath. We walked in and immediately felt relaxed. Highly highly recommended! We had breskgsst the next morning at the beautiful café where we met one of the owners who filled us in on the accomodation and cafes history. we had an over all incredible experience here.
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Tegan
18. November, 2025.
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Absolutely beautiful property! Host was great, and the cafe next door was amazing! Already planning to come back again
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Molly
27. October, 2025.
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A beautiful night away. We travel with our small dog a lot and were so delighted to stay somewhere that has all of the luxurious amenities and still be pet friendly! We will definitely be booking again.
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Jai
26. October, 2025.
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Gorgeous accomodation! Much needed retreat 😊
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Mel
5. October, 2025.
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The Chalet was beautiful, surrounded by really lovely gardens. It was raining quite heavily during our stay, so we didn’t get to fully enjoy them, but they were beautiful. The Chalet was well furnished and the bed linens were so soft and comfortable. Lovely clean bathroom with a great shower. Well appointed kitchen with everything you could need. We also loved our breakfast at the cafe in the morning before we left where we met John, who was wonderful to talk to.
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Warrick
28. September, 2025.
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Cute place to stay, and a great breakfast from the Cafe on site.