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Murrell's Grand View House

4.0 star property
Lakefront bed & breakfast in Manapouri with free breakfast

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Experience the serenity of Murrell's Grand View House, nestled near Lake Manapouri. Savor a full breakfast on the picturesque terrace or unwind in the garden, then explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance and take to the skies with helicopter/airplane tours.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor | Garden view

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Ground Floor

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Garden view

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Murrell Avenue, Manapouri, 9643

What's nearby

  • Lake Manapouri - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 13 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Te Anau Golf Course - 14 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Kepler Track - 14 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 15.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Manapouri Cafe & Dairy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Church Manapouri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Real Journeys Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪mexican bay - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Murrell's Grand View House

Upscale bed & breakfast near Lake Manapouri
Consider a stay at Murrell's Grand View House and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1889
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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

Is Murrell's Grand View House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Murrell's Grand View House?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Murrell's Grand View House on Nov 19, 2025 start from $170.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Murrell's Grand View House?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Murrell's Grand View House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Murrell's Grand View House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Murrell's Grand View House located?

Situated near the airport, this bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Manapouri and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Kepler Track.

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Reviews

Murrell's Grand View House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts who went above and beyond in every way, coupled with an exceptional lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A highlight of our trip to NZ!!

Absolutely everything about the stay was absolutely perfect - the hosts, the welcome tea, the room, the location, and the breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

VEER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bed and breakfast with lots of history and great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent home, awesome personalized breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and wish we could have stayed longer:) Such a unique property steeped with history and our host Younger Bob is wonderful with genuine hospitality and passion for this place - it’s past- and their guests-Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

History with a view

A cornerstone in Manapouri area tourism with comfortable rooms, great hosts, delicious breakfast in the most desirable location in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rob was an excellent host and made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

marion, winchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and interesting history.

Welcoming hosts. Great location near lake manapouri. Interesting history.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and quiet. However, old and needing some updating. Guest house is musty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down facility very over priced!

Very over priced for a hotel room with no TV and a terrible bed!

8/10 Good

Lars, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Enjoy our stay,would return

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöner Ausbilck, aber selbst im Sommer kalt

Das alte Haus ist charmant und der Blick auf den See beeindruckend. Aber es fehlt am zeitgemäßen Komfort, selbst im Sommer ist es kalt. Größter Kritikpunkt: Im Vergleich mit vielen anderen Quartieren, die wir auf unserer Neuseelandreise bezogen haben, ist es viel zu teuer.