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Great stay

March 2, 2026

Arrived on a wet and cool day to a friendly helpful welcome. Room was very good, everything we needed including a comfortable bed. Our stay was very easy thanks to your work. We would certainly stay again and will look at other hotels in the group. Many thanks.

Dale Phillips

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Cheers Dale for your nice kind words. Lovely to hear from you. Yes, please do look at our sister properties, the majority of which are in the South Island….Mackenzie District and Franz Josef. Take care.

Great stay

February 18, 2026

Excellent accomodation, immaculate.. comfortable bed and great shower. Only one night stay but very happy. Heather and Paul very helpful.

Sandra Carter

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thanks so much Sandra for this review. Take care on our roads. Cheers.

Awesome find!

February 18, 2026

Not gonna lie, I was not expecting much in such an isolated little town, but this hotel may be the best one we’ve stayed in during our entire two weeks in NZ. It was incredibly reasonably priced for what it was. Our room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable, and it had the most amazing shower with great water pressure. The bed was extremely comfortable and the curtains were wonderful at blocking out most of the sunlight in the morning. I’m a bit sad we weren’t staying longer in town because of how great our hotel room was. Would definitely recommend!

Devereaux

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

What a great review Devereaux and thank you for this. It made me smile when you said, “I’m a bit sad that we weren’t staying longer..” ha. Nice to have you arriving underwhelmed and leaving with the biggest grin that you could have. Safe driving.

A+×+×+++

February 18, 2026

After a day riding in pissing down rain, Heather and Paul couldn’t have been any more accommodating. Even to 3 North Islanders.

Definitely recommend and will definitely stay again

Pauly Osborne

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Cheers Pauly for your facts of life review. Take care and see you again one day.

One of the very best

February 18, 2026

Spacious, beautifully appointed room, high quality fittings and facilities, very clean, very friendly and helpful staff. And a very comfortable bed! Thank you very much.

John and Anne Drinan, Australia

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thank you, John and Anne, for this lovely review. Great to have you staying with us. Have a wonderful rest of your stay here in NZ.

Everything good !

February 18, 2026

All went good on my way from marahau to fox glacier. A full equiped room, large park place and perfect staff !

Julien FERLAT

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thank you, Julien, for this kind review. That is a long drive, good on you for stopping in Murchison. Safe travels.

Murchison

November 26, 2025

Friendly staff. Clean. Very comfortable

John Llewelyn

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thank you, John, for your kind review. Safe travelling.

Great place to stay.

October 23, 2025

Murchison?? Middle of nowhere!! Stayed 3 nights, Rained!! But the hosts Heather and Paul were so welcomely we never felt we were doomed. Their welcome Mat spread wide to immediately attend to any small problem we had with the unit. They upgraded us, convenient for them and we certainly didn’t say no. Really great accommodation in our unit and the others we spied through the windows. Valleys around MURCH are very special to explore wet or sunshine. Really recommend staying here. We will be back again simply to explore more and experience the attention Paul and Heather give to your stay.

EtravelMot

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thanks so much for this lovely review. Sory to hear about your predicament but also happy to hear that you were happy staying with us at Grand Suites. Yes, Paul and Heather are wonderful hosts. All the best and we look forward to seeing you again one day soon, staying with us on your terms, not due to the weather.

Amazing Place

September 30, 2025

We booked two rooms for ourselves and family and the place was amazing value for money. Absolutely best hotel so far in New Zealand from check in to check an absolute pleasure

Wayne Vidler

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Lovely review…. thank you Wayne. safe travels and do plan your South Island West Coast trips in the future with us in mind. Safe travels.

Our preferred place to stay in Murchison

April 28, 2025

On the way to Golden Bay we’ve stayed here three times and Grand Suites consistently ticks all our boxes; welcoming staff…modern….well equipped kitchen…clean…quiet and exceptionally comfortable beds, both the double and the single. Many thanks to the staff!

Fiona

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thanks, Fiona, for your kind review and your repeat business. Great to have you staying with us. Yes, it is a long journey to get to Golden Bay and we are ideally placed to break that journey time up. Hope you get a chance to have a good look around. Take care.

Great stay

April 4, 2025

Modern, spotless, spacious accommodation. Loved the extra touches such as a Nespresso machine. One of the best motels I have stayed in for a long time.

Kaye Foran

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thank you, Kaye, for this lovely review. Nice to have you staying with us. Take care.

My favourite place to stay

March 17, 2025

Premises are modern and clean, plenty of power points for gadgets, staff are friendly. I’ve stayed here three times now, very consistent.

Note to GrandSuites, the email asking for feedback has an incorrect URL. It should be https://grandsuitesmurchison.co.nz/comments/ and not https://grandsuitesmurchison.co.nz/guest-comments/.

Mike

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thanks, Mike, for your review and the heads up for the review link. I have updated it so hopefully now it is working correctly. Take care.

Clean and Comfortable

March 5, 2025

Top quality motel by NZ standards. Comfortable and quiet. Lack of additional toilet rolls would be my only comment.

John

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Many thanks John. We will look into your suggestion. All the best.

Amazing!

March 3, 2025

What a beautiful spot, beautiful and clean had a great stay will definitely be back!! Great service when we arrived 👍👍 And had beautiful dinner down at local pub!

Sam Titter

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thank you, Sam, for this exceptional review. Pleased to hear everything was perfect for you. Take care and see you next time.

An oasis in a little town

February 25, 2025

We were on a road trip and selected Murchison as a convenient stopover. Our booking at the Grand Suites proved to be an excellent choice – it was what you would hope all travel accommodation would be. Well done!

Barry Sharpe

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thank you, Barry, for this lovely review. Great to hear you chose mighty Murch as your stopover choice, great decision. So much to see and do here in this town. All the best and see you again one day soon.

Great place to rest in comfort on a long journey!

January 23, 2025

We stay here to break up the summer journey from Christchurch to Golden bay and it is consistently excellent every time. Great if you’ve got kids. Very friendly and helpful service and the rooms are comfortable, quiet and clean. Many thanks!

Sam Ford

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Hi there Sam and thank you for taking the time to write your review. So nice to hear from you. That is a long drive so I suppose we are halfway between for you. All the best.

Great stay

January 23, 2025

We loved our 1 night stay. Clean, modern and new with all amenities including a smart TV. The room 8 was really well appointed. There’s a laundry on site which closes at 8.30pm. I would definitely recommend if you’re travelling through Murchison.

Helen karim

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Hi there Helen, many thanks for your review. Great to have you staying with us. Cheers

Comfort and a little haven.

October 22, 2024

Fab place to stay. The room is modern, clean and large. The room was prepared and warmed up. The bed very comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer but just passing through for the night. Excellent quality for the price. If you want some luxury, this is the place. Local restaurants a short 3 mins walk away.

Gillian Broderick

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Hi Gillian, thanks for your review. Next time you are travelling this way break things up and stay 2 nights……so much to see and do in the Upper Buller district. All the best.

What a great comfortable place to stay in Murch.

October 22, 2024

I have stayed previously, and have always had a friendly greeting on arrival. The rooms are very comfortable with a well appointed kitchen. The only place to stay in Murch.

Fote Stambanis

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thanks Fote for your repeat custom and lovely review. Take care.

Would have liked to stay longer

October 4, 2024

Would definately recommend. A very high standard of accomodation and a friendly host. The rooms are spacious clean and stylish. We would have liked to stay longer.

Keith

Response from Grand Suites Murchison

Thank you Keith for your lovely review. Maybe next time you are travelling past you could change your itinerary to include a 2 night minimum stay in Murchison. Just a thought. All the best.

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