Murchison Lodge — Hotel in South Island

Absolutely fantastic! Cannot recommend Murchison Lodge enough. Just book it! Family of 4, stayed in December for 1 night. Had we known how wonderful it was, we'd have booked for longer, we didn't want to leave! Booked direct. Philip replied promptly and was incredibly helpful. On arrival he greeted us and showed us round the beautiful lodge. Everywhere was incredibly clean, beautiful views, homemade cake, well stocked - basically everything was so easy and provided and just what you want when travelling. Philip very kindly accommodated our very last minute request for an extra room, even though he'd already set up Koru room especially for our boys as a twin. Large bedrooms and bathrooms, all tastefully decorated. Breakfast was outstanding. Lots of home made delicious products. Nice walk down to the river and easy to walk in to town. Truly...

After stumbling upon Murchison Lodge (with no hopes of anything beyond a good sleep and a decent breakfast), after discovering the exceptional accommodations, the charming little town, and the delightful local population, we extended our stay an extra day. The Lodge is immaculate, possibly the cleanest place I've been (and I have exacting standards - just ask my husband). Every detail of one's stay is intentionally crafted and well-executed to ensure a comfortable and highly enjoyable experience. The hosts Daphne and Philip have gone so far above and beyond, I'm afraid all future B&B accommodations will pale by comparison. I could go on and on about Murchison Lodge, but this review would descend into absurdity. You'll simply have to go experience this beautiful lodge and this stunning region...

Such a warm welcome with everything we could have wanted accommodated. Breakfast was definitely one of the highlights with homemade jam and bread as well as espresso/tea. An honor bar with a number of drink options and a porch looking out on the mountains were also nice touches. The rooms had all the perfect touches from space heaters in the bathrooms so you were toasty getting out of the shower, drinking water, heated mattress pads, toiletries and the sound or crickets outside as you fall asleep. Book one of the upstairs rooms if available- there are so many windows and the...