Grandview Bed & Breakfast

This B&B looks like it has a great location overlooking Dunedin and the Bay--but beware! It doesn't have good parking and it's a long steep climb to the property and stairs once you're inside. It has a terrible smell and the room was dark and uncomfortable. Don't think I have ever said this in a review but I got bad vibes all the way around about this place.

The Grandview B&B from the street has a grand view indeed but the standard room we booked has no natural light at all let alone any view. Reception sports a photocopied certificate several years old stating its excellence. This should be removed it is far from current and is misleading. The location is excellent with a view out over the Harbour. It advertises rooms from $100.00 - $200.00 don't book the $100 room/s it feels just like I imagine living in a dungeon would feel. The bathroom is a shower toilet (which has perpetual running water) and hand basin very poky and difficult I would say for anyone who may be of a larger frame than we are to dry themselves or even get in and out of the shower. The shower curtain was very grubby. The person advertised as the owner was not who we met. Everyone needs a break from their job I do not begrudge that. However, I do begrudge a comment written in that person's name. We did not meet or deal with the owner. Can I suggest the owner find a more cheerful soul than the person we dealt with. She had breakfast in the dining room but she sat at a table on her own and did not join in the conversation. I felt embarrassed for her.

The room suited the style of the house that is the Grandview B&B is. I was very comfy and had great service. The whole place was clean and warm. I had a great continental breakfast to set me up for the day.The host sat in the dinning room with us so we had great conversations about many things.