Book CAPTAIN EADY'S LOOKOUT in Portobello

Captain Eady's Lookout offers Deluxe Queen Rooms with antique furniture and modern comforts. Rooms feature private bathrooms and views of either the garden or Otago Harbour. The Deluxe Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View includes a balcony overlooking the harbour. Each room provides bathrobes, free toiletries, a hairdryer, electric kettle, and tea/coffee-making equipment. Beds are comfortable, and the rooms are heated in winter. Some rooms have direct access to the garden.

Breakfast is served in a conservatory overlooking the harbour. The menu changes daily and includes fresh fruits, cereals, cooked items like eggs and toast, all made with local ingredients. The host, Anna, prepares special diet options such as gluten-free pastries on request. Guests can also request personalized breakfast items. The breakfast consistently receives high ratings from guests.

The property has a well-tended garden with a bird feeder that attracts native birds like the tui. There is a terrace and a shared lounge with a TV, fridge, and tea/coffee-making facilities, stocked with snacks, soft drinks, and beer. Guests have free WiFi in common areas. The hotel offers access to local walking tracks and wildlife experiences, such as viewing sea lions at Allan's Beach. Bicycle parking is available.

Captain Eady's Lookout sits on Otago Peninsula overlooking Otago Harbour and Port Chalmers. It is a 30-minute drive from Dunedin and 43 km from Dunedin Airport. The hotel is close to Larnach Castle and the Royal Albatross Centre. Free private parking is available off-site, and there is bicycle parking. Restaurants in Portobello are a three-minute drive away.

The hotel offers daily housekeeping, laundry service, free WiFi, and free private parking. The rooms are non-smoking and heated in winter. The host provides personal touches such as toiletries, a hairdryer, hairbrush, and New Zealand-made chocolates in each room. Special diet menus are available on request. The host is known for welcoming and helpful service. An invoice is provided upon request.