Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 20.4 km
Kepler Track - 15 min drive - 20.7 km
Restaurants
Pearl Harbour Restaurant &Bar - 1 min walk
About this property
Murrell's Grand View House
Enjoy your visit to Manapouri with a stay at Murrell's Grand View House. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
What to do
Helicopter/airplane tours
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Boat tours nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1889
Garden
Terrace
Library
Accessibility
1 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Murrell's Grand View House
Murrell's House Manapouri
Murrell's Grand View House Manapouri
Murrell's Grand View House Bed & breakfast
Murrell's Grand View House Bed & breakfast Manapouri
Frequently asked questions
Does Murrell's Grand View House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Murrell's Grand View House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Murrell's Grand View House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Murrell's Grand View House?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Murrell's Grand View House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Murrell's Grand View House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Murrell's Grand View House also has a garden.
What's the area around Murrell's Grand View House like?
Murrell's Grand View House is located by the river, a short 6-minute walk from Lake Manapouri and 6 minutes' walk from Te Wahipounamu.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2024
Fabulous view and lovely guest house.
Absolutely brilliant! Our room was comfortable and charming. The overall property is lovely and Rob our host couldn’t have been more helpful, breakfast was excellent. We really enjoyed our stay and recommend it to anyone. Thank you Rob.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2024
Lovely relaxing place to stay
Janet
Janet, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2024
Rob was an excellent host and made our stay very enjoyable.
Mark
Mark, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
Very nice people
Wonderful breakfast
philip
philip, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 24, 2024
Excellent hosts, great hospitality, very good breakfast. Creaking floors and different water taps for hot and cold in the shower as well as in the sink I would not expect at this price level.
Johann
Johann, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2024
Wonderful hosts who went above and beyond in every way, coupled with an exceptional lodge.
Bob
Bob, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2024
Gloria Elisa
Gloria Elisa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2023
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2023
Unrivalled mix of location, views, service&history
We stayed for two nights and chose the house because of its close proximity (less than 10 mins walk) to the departure point for the Doubtful Sound day trip. But there is much much more to the house than this - it is one of the most amazing places we have ever stayed in. Firstly, the house itself and views from the house/gardens are stunning - we woke up to a view of a beautiful rainbow over green hills on the left and snow topped mountains in front. Secondly, Robert was the perfect host - going out of his way to give us additional information and help us out with anything and everything. And thirdly, the house has so much character and history - as does the host and his family …. we will leave it to them to share the stories with you and not spoil the surprise.
Amit
Amit, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2018
We loved our stay at Murrell's! Such a lovely countryside setting with a "grand view" indeed! Bob, the host, is exceptional and welcoming and taught us about the history of the property. We enjoyed our cup of tea and beer on the front porch and went a lovely walk from Murrell's down to the beach the first night. Room was spacious and bed was very comfortable. A short drive to Te Anau. Tasty breakfast in a lovely dining room setting. We checked out early after our second night to get to the Doubtful Sound cruise and Murrell's is literally right by the parking location to the cruise. We stayed 3 weeks in NZ and Murrell's was one of our most favourite places to stay!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 3, 2018
Ideal for Doubtful Sound
Old fashioned guest house with very friendly owner. Walkable to boat for Doubtful Sound. Limited facilities locally unless you drive to Te Anau.
Ian
Ian, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2018
homey, great views and lovely owners
Lovely home and suroundings, right in front of the lake with great views. very relaxed and homey atmosphere. lovely and very helpful owners
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 6, 2017
Great location and interesting history.
Welcoming hosts. Great location near lake manapouri. Interesting history.
marion
marion, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 4, 2017
Great location and quiet. However, old and needing some updating. Guest house is musty.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 30, 2017
Run down facility very over priced!
Very over priced for a hotel room with no TV and a terrible bed!
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2016
Pleasant place to stay
We enjoyed our stay here. Owner went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. It is a very old house but comfortable overall. Complimentary glass of wine with olives on arrival was nice.
I would not have paid an extra $90 for the "lake view" room. It was more like a port hole view of the lake from one narrow window. There was no second 'privacy' curtain over this window so we had to keep the main curtain closed anyway so others could not see in.
Breakfast was terrific. Great local ingredients and the hot breakfast was well cooked.
Pleasant place to stay but value for money needs to be weighed up. We stayed on New Year's Eve so were not so concerned with price.
Peter
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2015
Great location
Enjoy our stay,would return
Brian
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2015
Historic building with excellent host
Rob was an excellent host who gave many helpful tips and even packed breakfast in picnic basket so that we could leave early for Milford Sound
Richard
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2014
Warren
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2012
Facilities: Relaxing; Value: Value for money; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
The host is extremely friendly and careful. We were treatly nicely not just clients.
Lily
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2023
とても素敵な宿でした。
経営されているご夫婦の人柄も良く、とても良い思い出になりました。
Yu
Yu, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 10, 2018
Unverschämt TEUER, Zimmer sind das Geld nicht Wert
Murrell's Grand View House ist ein Bed & Breakfast in der 5ten Generation - dies kommt dem Service zum Vorteil (wir hatten nur Kontakt mit Rob - sein Frühstückangebot ist super und er ist unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit) - hat aber leider Auswirkungen auf das Haus (sehr alt!) und insbesondere die Zimmer:
Wir fanden unser Zimmer wirkte alt und unmotiviert - wir wurden von einem modrigem Geruch begrüsst und empfanden die Inneneinrichtung als langweilig. Das Alter des Hauses machte sich auch bemerkbar beim Duschen - kein Wasserdruck! Auch die Flure wirkten eher leer. Das Haus bot keinen Charm (das beste Zimmer war der Frühstücksraum). Der Ausblick vom Garten (und manchen Zimmern) ist sehr schön, dies ist aber auch der Fall vom nahe gelegenem Motel.
Meine negative Bewrtung beruht auf dem Preis-Leistung Verhältnis. Es ist def. den teuren Preis nicht Wert - wir würden hier nicht noch einmal Übernachten (es sei denn der Preis wäre deutlich = 50% niedriger).
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2018
Irma
Irma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 27, 2016
A nice place with heart and soul
We stayed just for one night, getting ready for the next day cruise on Doubtful Sound. Had really no expectations but were positively surprised as we were welcomed by Rob, who is the fourth generation running this rustic and warm B&B. After a short brief we found our selves with a glass of wine sitting on the veranda enjoying the view over Lake Manapouri. All in all the stay was a very good experience. We did the overnight cruise on doubtful sound with Deep cove charter - absolutely recommendable.