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Reviews of Glendale River View

26 View St, 9643 Manapouri, New Zealand

#10 of 14 hotels in Manapouri

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 70 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Limited eating places

    Nice location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internal stairs were a bit scary but the house design doesn't lend itself to a better staircase. Older people and small kids might find it difficult.

    Well equipped family bach with lovely views and a nice sitting porch. Beds were comfy. Nice garden.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    7.0
    We had a pleasant stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom facilities situated down a very narrow set of stairs posed bit of a challenge to us seniors with demanding bladders in the middle of the night.

    We enjoyed the proximity to the lake and of course the amazing views.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom and wc were down steep stairs from the main living area. It was not a problem for us, but you need to ve aware of it.

    It was light and airy and the bed and the shower were good. You felt you had space to relax. Locally we'll positioned for Pearl harbour and getting to Te Anau was easy by road.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    Property was a little difficult to find initially.

    Compact, tho heaps more beds than our small party needed and everything we needed was there to be found. Morning views were lovely. Quiet. Upstairs /downstairs configuration was convenient for us.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    Would definitely stay again but next time longer. 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just one concern is the stairs

    Great location Beds very comfortable and house had everything we needed Very clean

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    9.0
    Great home to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was super cozy big house with really nice views, real home vibe. Everything was clean and comfortable. Perfect location for doubtful sound tours

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staircase going downstairs to the only bathroom was terrible.

    The view was great and the house was comfortable and had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was great.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs to toilet and bathroom

    Location. Spectacular views.Reminiscing about the 70s.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    For location and serenity if you are planning a day in Doubtful sound.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We are from Queensland and the -2 degrees and very slippery ice on the outside stairs was a bit scary for us. I loved the inside stairs it was like an adventure .

    Location was beautiful and after the busy week in Queenstown. The two nights in Manapouri was delicious

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable overnight visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious. Cosy lounge on a cold rainy day. Warm, comfortable beds. Good wifi. Proximity to Doubtful Sound cruise boats. Good River view. Very helpful host. Proximity to cosy church restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Warm and Toasty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the stairs a bit tricky, but the four men in our group didn't. And in saying that, we would still be delighted to come back to this accommodation again.

    We appreciated having enough beds for our family group of five. We were lovely and warm and had everything we needed. We were also perfectly situated for our Doubtful Sound adventure.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    7.0
    Very relaxing and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor is a bit dated, but a lovely family holiday home. Steep narrow steps down to access bathroom and laundry, but wasn't a problem for us.

    Great to have the whole house, very spacious for 2! Lovely views and location. Comfy bed. Excellent laundry facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two of the bedrooms are on the 1st floor and the bathroom is on ground floor with steep stairs.

    View on the river, nice renovated bathroom.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Great old p,ace which I would come back to
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staircase to toilet

    Great location, fabulous for boys fish8ng trip

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, cosy, great views, good beds, great shower, very well equiped house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Too many stairs

    Location excellent, the views outstanding.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    9.0
    Great location 2 minute walk from ferry
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internal stairs are very steep and narrow. Hard on knees and hard to carry luggage to the top level. We learnt to take the outside stairs and put up with the weather exposure. Only one toilet and shower on the garage level. Trips to the toilet meant negotiating the steep stairs day and night

    Fabulous location 3 minutes walk from Doubtful Sound cruise departure. Lovely river and mountain views. Garage and internal stairs access. Equipped with everything you would need. It is an older style quirky house with fishing art and trophy's on walls. It has the character of the owners. One double bedroom on lower level and 2 double bedrooms on upper level. Lots of space. Laundry with powder supplied in garage.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Quiet Scenic Property suitable for a fit family. Comfortable and Cozy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    This property is definitely not for the elderly or disabled and the toilets and bathroom are on a steep narrow stairwell downstairs, as well as a stairwell for the front door.

    Location of the property was in a quiet scenic area. Rooms were clean and the facilities were good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    7.0
    Very cold in the bathroom and toilet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    1. Bathroom, toilet and bedroom number 3 were located downstairs, adjacent to the garage. It was cumbersome and freezing to venture down there in the morning.

    1. Location - perfect if you want to go cruising on Doubtful Sound, a short walk from town centre 2. Very spacious - two storey house, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living/dining area, bathroom/toiler and sheltered outdoor deck area 3. Kitchen was well equipped 4. Free WiFi 5. Washing machine, dryer and iron 6. Electric blankets on the beds and large heater upstairs

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one bathroom and stairs treacherous to downstairs bathroom and toilet

    Good location and roomy for 3 couples

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Nice cosy place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Downstairs toilet

    Great location, super nice and cosy wee batch to stay in. Great views of the river!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    7.0
    Just fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house is old but had everything we needed comfortable enough

    Location was excellent beautiful view from the balcony

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location for setting off on Fiordland Boat trip in morning. Beds comfortable, close walking distance to shop/cafe and boat harbour. Long term car parking right next door.

    Stayed in March 2023

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