Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
30 Fairfax Street, Murchison, 7007
  • Murchison Museum
    3 min walk
  • Boer War Memorial
    7 min walk
  • The Cow Shed Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Murchison Tea Rooms
    2 min walk

Room options

Tui Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Kea Studio

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Falcon Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Weka Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

Lodge in Murchison with free parking
This smoke-free lodge features tour/ticket assistance, a garden and barbecues. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. Housekeeping is not available.
Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours offers 4 accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. This Murchison lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours, you're just a quick walk from Murchison Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Murchison Museum and 7 minutes on foot from Boer War Memorial
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours also features a garden and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Murchison lodge is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 200 (one-way), (from 4 to 13 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned
Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 166 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was perfectly situated, handy to town, quiet and had good parking. Our room was clean and very cosy. The check in system was easy and the owner living onsite was available if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was far from off the beaten track infacr it was less the a 5 min walk to everything and what a awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My go to place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed location and spacious accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lyndal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable & conveniently located. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roselyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We met with friends who are caravanning around the South Island. So they were across the road from us. WE had dinner and breakfast with them. It was so convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a stop in Murchison. Perfect for our one night with The Cow Shed providing great food just a few minute walk around the corner.

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole process was spot on. Thanks
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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We never saw the owner/staff but our key was in the lockbox and we were given instructions bf we arrived. Room was clean and comfortable. We received an invoice as soon as we left which was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiree

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Quiet peaceful surroundings (beautiful gardens with lots of bird life) tidy rooms, comfortable beds, good water pressure. Nice little stop on our way around the area. Thanks Arran
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, beautiful outlook
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Could do with a larger basin in the bathroom but the great bed made up for that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was roomy and comfortable, especially with the use of the deck.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little units in a tranquil quiet environment. The only negative was having to park out on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so lovely, Arron was friendly and helpful. We had a great sleep, a barbecue, and relaxed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in center of town.Lovely property in quiet area set in garden
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mow Chiu

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean property with really pretty backyard garden. Easy check-in process to pick up the keys.

8/10 Good

Ginny, Chantilly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Quiet and peaceful property. Wish we could have stayed a little longer to take advantage of the bike trails in Murchison. Hope to come back again in the future. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic host and great stop for a family. Room was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Regine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and well worth the stay if heading out on the OGR
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022