Lauder School B&B

18/03/2026

We are incredibly grateful to share that after our first year, we’ve received the Traveller Review Award from with a ⭐ 9.3 rating!

A huge thank you to all our wonderful guests who stayed with us and took the time to leave such kind reviews. Your support means the world to us and helps make such a special place. 💛

We feel very lucky to welcome travellers from around the world to this little corner of Central Otago, and we can’t wait to meet many more of you.

Thank you for being part of our first year! ✨

13/03/2026

This jolly group arrived on motorbikes…🏍️
but quickly found a laugh on the tricycles. 🙃

Just another day at Lauder School B&B.

06/03/2026

This week gave us many reasons to celebrate 🥳

✨ 1 year since we took over the beautiful
✨ 120 years since the historic Lauder Railway School was built
✨ 25 years of the bringing travellers through our little corner of Central Otago

We feel incredibly grateful to be part of the story of this special place and community. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during our first year. 💛

24/02/2026

One last stop before the final push 💪

This photo was taken just before this tired (but very happy!) group from Latvia continued on to Queenstown — completing an incredible 1,600km journey across New Zealand 🇳🇿🚴‍♂️

We feel lucky to have been a small part of their adventure. Safe travels, and congratulations on such an amazing achievement 👏✨

22/02/2026

If you’re visiting Central Otago, make sure you add St Bathans to your list ✨

This tiny historic gold-mining village feels like stepping back in time — wide open skies, beautiful old buildings, and the stunning Blue Lake that honestly doesn’t look real 💙

It’s the perfect little detour for a slow wander, a swim in summer, or lunch at the iconic 🍽️

Peaceful, unique, and full of character — one of Central Otago’s true hidden treasures.

Have you been to St Bathans yet? 👇

22/02/2026

09/02/2026

Not into cycling? No worries ..
is just as beautiful on foot — peaceful, scenic, and perfect for wanderers who love to take it slow 🚶‍♀️✨
We’re always happy to welcome you in for a cozy stay after a long day out on the trail 🏡💛

05/02/2026

Thanks, Saana, for sharing your stay 💛

Right on the , family-friendly, peaceful and well cared for — this is what staying with us is all about.

Come experience it for yourself!

30/01/2026

Celebrating 25 years of the Otago Central Rail Trail 🎉
Share your favourite photo or story from your ride and go in the draw to win a $2,500 Otago Central Rail Trail Experience.

Official site of the Otago Central Rail Trail. New Zealand's Original Great Ride, open all year round. Enjoy Central Otago's big skies, distinctive landscape and famous "Southern Hospitality".

24/01/2026

Not the driest days lately… but definitely the bravest riders 🚴‍♀️
Rebecca, Katrina and Megan booked their trip with and headed out to conquer the with smiles, laughs and waterproofs. ☔️

30/12/2025

Christmas might be over… but the magic clearly isn’t ✨
One of our youngest guests, Freddie, surprised Frank with a Christmas present — sent all the way just for him 🐾🎁

Safe to say, Frank is still wagging about it. It melted more than just one heart here at Lauder School B&B 💛

Thanks to for sending us such lovely guests.