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Murchison Lodge

3.5 star property
Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and a bar

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Exterior
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (RIVERSIDE) | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub (KORU) | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub (KORU)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Heated bathroom floor
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (RIVERSIDE) | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (RIVERSIDE)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Grey Street, Murchison, 7007

What's nearby

  • Boer War Memorial - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Murchison Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Murchison Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Buller Gorge - 21 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 40 min drive - 29.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murchison Tea Rooms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beechwoods Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rivers Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Cow Shed Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Commercial Hotel - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Murchison Lodge

Luxury guesthouse near Murchison Museum
Located close to Murchison Golf Club, Murchison Lodge provides free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the hunting and hiking/biking at this guesthouse. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), helicopter/airplane tours, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Murchison Lodge offer amenities such as free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hunting
  • Library
  • Mountain biking

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 7 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

This property welcomes adults only
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

Murchison Lodge
Fort Murchison Uganda/Murchison Falls National Park
Fort Murchison UgandaMurchiso
Murchison Lodge Murchison
Murchison Lodge Guesthouse
Murchison Lodge Guesthouse Murchison

Frequently asked questions

Is Murchison Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Murchison Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Murchison Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Murchison Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Murchison Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this luxury guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Murchison Museum and Murchison Golf Club.

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Murchison Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We liked Philip’s hospitality and the Riverside Room as well as delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice room. Friendly and conscientious owners. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Amazing eco friendly guest house, Philip couldn’t do enough to make out stay comfortable. Fantastic breakfast with garden view, magical property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great location in a rural setting-hosts are awesome and nothing too much trouble. So relaxing and breakfasts are excellent too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Exellent place to stay.Well looked after from start to leaving including a very good breakfast Top marks all round
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Great host. Brilliant breakfast. A quiet well appointed B&B with rural views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

The property was relaxing and beautiful. The hospitality was outstanding and breakfast options both flexible and delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

Good stay in Murchinson, the host was really friendly and went out of his way to assist.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

This was really nice and cozy place and our host Philip was so welcoming and he made an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

An amazing place. Near the river with a beautiful lookout point where you can take fotos and sit down to enjoy the view. A delicious breakfast made up on your request. The host was so nice and helpful in all ways. I will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Outstanding customer service. Gracious hosts. We left behind an item, and they shipped it to us at no cost. Homemade bread was a real treat. Hope to visit again. Faith & Scott
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Amazing day-of booking for a two night stay at Murchison Lodge. Phillip was a top-notch host, and a crazy nice person as well. Cooked a DELICIOUS breakfast every morning. I would highly recommend staying here anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Clean, neat and tidy. The host, Phillip, was most accommodating. Absolutely fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Excellent,surpassed expectations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Awesome find stashed away on the NZ Wes coast. Beautiful, clean big rooms. Lovely shower. Great view. And breakfast was phenomenal. Sorry we could only stay one night! Would love to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Lovely location and accommodation Only criticism was we stayed at the coldest night of the year so far and our room was very cold the next morning as there was no heating apart from an electric fan in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Fantastisk vært. Meget skønt sted med lille sti ned til udkigspunkt over floden. Vidunderlig opholdsstue og overdækket veranda. Haven er meget hyggelig. Fint fælles køkken hvor der blev serveret hjemmelavet morgenmad med alt man kan forestille sig.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Such a warm welcome and a beautiful spot. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Fantastisk oplevelse i spændende bolig Unik B&B og en super vært. Morgenmad i topklasse Kan varmt anbefales
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Amazing stay. Owner is very warm. Pictures don't do justice. Place was much better than expected. Ask for Assistanf Manager Ben to do a tour of the animals in the backyard. He is super cute
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent B&B, beautiful scenery, relaxing vibe. Spacious rooms, excellent living / common area. Best breakfast, Philip is delightful. Strongly recommend staying here if you are in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024