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Murchison Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only guest house near Murchison Museum

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Exterior
Hiking
Property grounds
Beach
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
15 Grey Street, Murchison, 7007
  • Boer War Memorial
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Murchison Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Murchison Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Bathtub (KORU)

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

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

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (RIVERSIDE)

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (RIVERSIDE)

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Garden View

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

  • 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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Murchison

On river.Stay at this Murchison guesthouse and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Murchison Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Murchison Golf Club.
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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

3.5-star adults-only guest house near Murchison Museum
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the luxury Murchison Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Murchison guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Murchison Lodge offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. Accommodations at this 3.5-star guesthouse have kitchens. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Total includes taxes and fees
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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

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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

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

How close is Murchison Lodge to the airport?

Murchison Lodge is 74.7 mi (87-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Murchison Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Murchison Lodge.

Does Murchison Lodge offer free breakfast?

Murchison Lodge offers free breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Murchison Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Murchison Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Murchison Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Murchison Lodge have a pool?

Murchison Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Murchison Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Murchison Lodge to downtown Murchison?

Murchison Lodge is 0.1 mi away from Murchison.

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

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Friendly and conscientious owners. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a warm welcome and a beautiful spot. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Praful

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

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host. Brilliant breakfast. A quiet well appointed B&B with rural views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

THE BEST place to stay in Murchison.

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 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was relaxing and beautiful. The hospitality was outstanding and breakfast options both flexible and delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Yu-shan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

A+

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent,surpassed expectations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Minor complaint

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 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rural and relaxed - just what you would want for a weekend away. Room very comfee and breakfast great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, neat and tidy. The host, Phillip, was most accommodating. Absolutely fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

Awesome stay in Murchison

I had a great stay at this property. Both hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was just awesome. Definitely rate this place to stay again. Thank you both so much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021