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.

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

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  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

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    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.

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    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!

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    24/03/2025
  • star rating  Fantastic stay – 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 Juliette
    23/03/2025

    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

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    09/03/2025

    star rating  Excellent Food and Accommodation – 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 Nan
    08/03/2025
  • star rating  Chalet perfection! Don’t miss it – 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
    21/11/2024

    star rating  What a wonderful place to stumble upon  – 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
    03/11/2024

    star rating  Very welcoming staff, beautiful accommodation. We had a lovely stay, exploring the Clutha Gold trail, their evening meals were fantastic. The chalets are very lovely decorated extremely warm Lee &… read more

    avatar thumb Vaughn H
    13/09/2024
  • star rating  Clutha Gold trail – Very welcoming staff, beautiful accommodation. We had a lovely stay, exploring the Clutha Gold trail, their evening meals were fantastic. The chalets are very lovely decorated extremely warm Lee &… read more

    avatar thumb Vaughn
    12/09/2024

    star rating  An out of the box experience!  – This was an out of the box experience. Perfectly curated. Comfortable bed. Warm, cosy, plenty of space. Kitchen has a fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave with plenty of cutlery and… read more

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    27/05/2024

    star rating  An out of the box experience! – This was an out of the box experience. Perfectly curated. Comfortable bed. Warm, cosy, plenty of space. Kitchen has a fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave with plenty of cutlery and… read more

    avatar thumb Ron
    26/05/2024
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