Murrell's Grand View House (Manapouri, New Zealand): See 29 Reviews and 34 Photos

Address: 7 Murrell Avenue, Manapouri 9643, New Zealand

Region: New Zealand > South Island > Manapouri

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking

Hotel Style:

Ranked #3 of 5 B&Bs / Inns in Manapouri

Price range (per night): 208 AUD - 220 AUD

Hotel Class:3 star (3*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Murrells Grand View House, Manapouri, offers hosted bed and breakfast accommodation in a quiet, relaxed environment which commands stunning views of the lakes and mountains beyond. The house has been owned and operated as a guest house by the Murrell family since 1889. Robert and Philippa are the 4th generation of Murrells to welcome guests to the house and they enjoy sharing this unique historic house with travellers from all over the world. Welcome refreshments are included in the tariff as is a substantial breakfast served at a time to suit guests' itineraries. ... more less

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Jean-Claude G

Beijing

1 review

“Wonderful staying”

Reviewed 20 March 2013

A perfect place from all points of view: charming, clean, friendly, style, special touch, calm. I would go again. Paradise on earth. One day is not sufficient to appreciate the space. Best place for a rest.

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Hi. Thank you for reviewing Grand View House on TripAdvisor. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay here in Manapouri. It was certainly a pleasure to meet you and to help you get the most out of your time in our lovely area. We are looking forward to seeing you again one day when you return. Thanks again. Philippa More

Justine053

Gisborne, New Zealand

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

4 helpful votes

“Now and then”

Reviewed 14 March 2013

Manapouri’s Grand View House holds the distinction of being the oldest accommodation of its kind in New Zealand, having been in the ownership of the same family for five generations over a period of 124 years. GRAND View House, on the shores of stunning Lake Manapouri, must have been a welcome sight for weary travellers in the late 19th and... More

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Hi. Thanks so much for detailed and interesting review of Grand View House. It was a pleasure to have you to stay recently and we are pleased that you enjoyed your time here. We do have a unique property with plenty of history and stories to tell and it was thoughtful of you to take the time to include this... More

Jim G

6 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

1 helpful vote

“Historic, comfortable home in great location”

Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

Our stay at The Murrell Grandview House was unplanned but very positive. Robert was very welcoming and took extra time to go over the NZ map with us and make suggestions for our trip. We enjoyed learning about the history of the house and the area as well as the Murrell family. It is a very comfortable place with thoughtful... More

Hello and thank you so much for writing your review. Robert and I are very pleased that you found Grand View House and that you enjoyed your stay. We enjoy taking the time with our guests to help them make the most of their stay in our area. Perhaps next time you are in New Zealand you will be able... More

Portlandpotter

Portland, Oregon

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Delightful and beautiful”

Reviewed 9 March 2013

We arrived at Murrell's off the road, hoping for a comfortable respite during our campervan vacation. What a stroke of good luck! Our room was warm and cozy, the common space was historical and immaculate, and the view from the front porch was breathtakingly gorgeous. Robert offered expert advice and guidance, and on his recommendation we enjoyed a wonderful cruise... More

Hi Thank you for your kind review on Trip Advisor. We were delighted that you happened upon our place on your travels and it was a pleasure to meet you. We hope that you enjoyed the rest of your travels around New Zealand. Breakfast time is often quite a social occasion at Grand View House with many interesting topics of... More

Valerie F

Hereford, United Kingdom

Contributor

13 reviews

13 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

“Lake view location”

Reviewed 27 February 2013

Robert and Phillipa combine the old world charm of the building with modern hospitality to give very pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. If you are looking for old world charm then this is the place for you. Roberts knowledge of the area is a great help in planning local visits. We would recommend for a relaxing stay

Thank you so much for reviewing us on Trip Advisor. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We endeavour to help you to get the most out of your time in Fiordland and hope that you may perhaps return one day. I hope the rest of your travels in New Zealand went well. More

JudithChater

11 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

2 helpful votes

“A step back in time.”

Reviewed 18 February 2013 via mobile

I booked this accommodation a year before travelling and I'm so glad I did. It's a step back in time with all the convenience of modern life. What a treat to sit out on the deck with a glass of wine and take in the views of Lake Manapouri in the evening sunshine. When darkness came the star gazing was... More

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Grand View House and we thoroughly enjoyed hosting you and the many conversations we had. The organ in the sitting room receives many comments but not too many guests actually play it so we are pleased that you had... More

Jenny258

Nottingham, United Kingdom

“In times gone by”

Reviewed 19 November 2012

Stayed one night at Murrells and wished we had booked for longer. The accommodation itself was lovely, comfortable, warm and the hosts friendly. It was like stepping back in time. The attention to detail was incredible. The view from the lake view room was amazing. The picture from out of the window went straight onto Facebook! You cannot get any... More

It was so good of you to take the time to write a review on Trip Advisor for us and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. It is good to be able to stay for a few nights if your itinerary allows it as you can take the time to relax and enjoy. We hope that you come... More

Janstev

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“A wonderfully authentic NZ experience; perfectly positioned to explore magnificent Doubtful Sound”

Reviewed 14 August 2012 via mobile

Rob and Phillipa Murrell are the warm and authentic hosts of this historic guest house on the shores of Lake Manapouri. We stayed in a large lake front room adorned with period furniture and a very comfortable bed. It was midwinter, and Rob had the house his great grandfather built, toasty and warm for our arrival. The location was very... More

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Nick E

“Perfect getaway”

Reviewed 22 May 2012 via mobile

Stayed two glorious nights in this very special part of the world. Rob & Philippa were the perfect hosts - helped with all kinds of information - nothing was too much trouble - the house itself has real character and is very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return again soon for the third time. Thanks Rob &... More

Thank you for taking the time to review Grand View House. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay again and we are certainly looking forwarding to hosting you another time - we will be here. Perhaps you should come next year for the 125th birthday of the house! More

Rosie V

Gore

5 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“Authentic”

Reviewed 21 April 2012

Authentic is a much-abused word in marketing, but this is as good as it gets in a 'real' New Zealand encounter: staying in a historic family-operated guest house, with fifth-generation hosts who are genuinely enthusiastic about what they offer: comfort, central but peaceful and beautiful location, (great for stargazing on clear nights), exceptional local knowledge and professional flair. A lovely... More

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