Name: Murrells Grand View House
Address: 7 Murrell Avenue, 9643 Manapouri, New Zealand, 7 Murrell Avenue, Southland, 9643, New Zealand
Rating: 9.3

Murrells Grand View House

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About this property

Historic Setting: Murrells Grand View House in Manapouri offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy stunning lake, garden, and mountain views. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a terrace, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Exceptional Facilities: The property offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge, outdoor seating area, or enjoy the tour desk and luggage storage. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish. Fresh pastries, fruits, warm dishes, and juice enhance the morning experience. Local Attractions: Located 13 mi from Te Anau Glow Worm Caves and 14 mi from Fiordland Cinema, the property is also close to Lake Henry and Ivon Wilson Park. Boating and hiking activities are popular in the surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Queen Room with Garden View 1 queen bed or 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed
King Room with Lake View 1 king bed
Queen Room with Garden View 1 king bed
Double or Twin Room with Lake View 1 king bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jerald
United States
“Loved the comfort and the Location. Rob was great! Loved it!”
J
United States
“Robert is an awesome host! The grounds are also exceptional. And it was So wonderfully quiet at night...”
Brian
United Kingdom
“Great stay! Lovely historic building in a super location. Rob and Philippa were excellent hosts”
Meghana
United States
“Awesome place and wonderful hosts! Super friendly and welcoming. Rob and his wife did such a great job and we enjoyed chatting with them. Breakfast was lovely and meeting fellow travelers was nice as well.”
Kerbear3339
United States
“This guest house was a wonderful stay and I was very comfortable. I received a warm welcome upon arrival by Philippa and she had given me a better room which had a beautiful window overlooking the lake. The room was spacious yet cozy and loved...”
Dalilah
United States
“The historic aspect of this house. Later on we saw the original pic of the house in the visitor center of Doubtful Sound. Perfect location to spend the night before an early DS cruise.”
Pexton-shaw
United Kingdom
“Friendly knowledgeable host, beautiful views, very comfortable room, excellent breakfast”
Michelle
United States
“The location is exquisite. The property overlooks the water and mountains in the distance. A sense of peace is felt the minute you arrive and you are offered tea on the porch.”
Colleen
United States
“Loved the old historic house and the view was spectacular!”
Philip
United Kingdom
“First rate. Some items freshly baked and served hot, straight out of the oven.”

Hosted by Robert and Philippa Murrell

9.9

Host Review Score

Robert and Philippa Murrell

Our property has a special place in the history of tourism and hospitality in Fiordland. Robert's ancestors were some of the first people to settle here in Manapouri and from early on realised that the region offered huge potential for visitors from all over the world. Fortunately for us their vision has endured and we are still able to host travellers in the same house as Robert's great grandfather did 130 years ago - making our accommodation unique in New Zealand as the oldest accommodation house that has been continuously run by the same family. We provide an authentic hosted bed and breakfast experience in four spacious ensuite rooms. We encourage you to unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet that Manapouri offers. Our rooms don't have TVs but we do have superfast fibre internet to ensure you can stay connected.

Robert and I enjoy providing hospitality to visitors from all over the world. We have both been in the tourism industry for many years in various roles and we enjoy meeting people from other countries. We provide an authentic New Zealand welcome and hope you enjoy your stay.

Manapouri is a small quiet village with around 250 permanent residents located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage Fiordland National Park. It is a lovely place to unwind and relax and enjoy the magnificent views. There are plenty of walks around the area. There is a small shop, petrol station, cafe and bookshop. The Lake to Lake Cycle trail is close by and bike hire is available in Te Anau, a 20 minute drive from Manapouri. Manapouri is the departure point for trips to Doubtful Sound.

Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

Murrells Grand View House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Murrells Grand View House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.