Albatross Inn

The total lack of evidence of the owner/host made this a wierd stay. Notes were left on the door and in the hall giving all the relevant information, and everything worked out. The room was comfortable, warm and very Victorian. Plenty of hot water and a well equipped coffee/tea tray were definite pluses. There was a hint in one review of freshly baked muffins for breakfast, but these failed to materialise. Cereal and toast were available, the coffee made but again no-one appeared. This really created a strange atmosphere - almost like you were invading or breaking into the place,||We were comfortable and warm, and the whole experience made a story to amuse our friends.

We booked two nights in the Albatross Inn and our first impression weren’t great. There was a sign on the front door saying the owner wasn’t in and could we call a number for service (the sign seems to be a permanent fixture regardless of anyone being home - or not). We tried the handle and the door opened so in we went. There was a note addressed to me detailing our room number and the WiFi password. the room was too small. There was a lack of storage (no wardrobe). No table. The power outlets were all in difficult to get to places. There was a kettle but we had real problems plugging it In anywhere. The shower control was broken and the shower head dripped loudly for quite some time after a shower. The whole building had a shabby tired feel (flaking paint and mildew) The chap living there was helpful but only on request. Otherwise he was invisible. All bad? No. The breakfast was good though basically toast, spreads and cereals. It’s reasonably central and an easy short-ish walk into town. Would I stay there again? No - I think there’s probably better, newer more welcoming places for around the same price.

Very old looking, exterior and interior. Clean but aged, could do with updating. |No one to meet us in reception when we arrived, had to press buzzer and told our check in form was to be filled in and key to room was with it. |Ironing board and iron in hallway for communal use. |No wardrobe, just hooks on wall with coat hangers. Not ideal. |Breakfast - consisted of three cereal, bread to toast ourselves. Toaster was 4 slice but only 2 worked. Kettle for tea and coffee percolator you had to make yourself. Butter on table for toast but no Jams. Just marmite and peanut butter. Not great. |Shower - either too hot or too cold, no in between. |Cups weren’t washed when we went to use them. |No fridge, milk, hairdryer etc so don’t expect too much. |Very basic. Our stay was for one night so not really a problem for us.

An instant calm prevails upon entering the Albatross Inn and closing the door on the main street. Maybe it's the stained glass and soothing albatross mobile which greets you. The reception area and breakfast room are attractively presented and decorated in a style befitting a Victorian home while still incorporating mod cons.||I was welcomed by the housekeeper and shown my room, while the manager, Chris, was fairly accessible if I needed him. The unobtrusive style of hosting appealed to me.||I spent a very comfortable afternoon and night in my light, airy room.||The ensuite, complete with heated towel rack, good-sized washstand, exposed stained hardwood floor and decent heater was nice.||Wif-fi, TV, tea and coffee making facilities in the room, bed with feather pillows and quality bedding, umbrellas (essential in Dunedin!) and parking all made for a very comfortable and cosy stay.||Continental breakfast included cereals and toast, and freshly-made strawberry yoghurt and drip-filter coffee; both delicious.||Yes, my room was small, but it's a Victorian house in a city built by Scots settlers! Adjust your expectations accordingly when staying in such accommodation and you'll enjoy the ambience.

The place is run down and the website pictures much too flattering. There was no bath in room (or any room) even though pictures showed one. Towels were the thinnest we've seen and breakfast was not served under bogus excuse of covid. Beds were ok-ish but getting quite old. Main positive is location.

We arrived at this great location with no one to greet us. Just a note telling us the room number. At breakfast still no one so we summised that it was being run by shy pixies. Bed was good. Bathroom dirty and ill equiped. Hair ||Dryer faulty. No fridge. No laundry. No room service. No one to pay at check out. Lazy pixies. Be warned.

Good location if you like walking - not far from city centre. We were disappointed in our room. Bathroom had mold on the walls. Room had no amenities and not clean (carpet disgusting - no heat) Chris (staff) was accommodating. Breakfast was good. The B&B was less than ideal. Gerald & Eleanor - Canada

You get what you pay for here. I've stayed here a lot as I come to Dunedin often. the place is quaint and has an old-fashioned feel, however it is neglected and is missing simple things like coffee/milk in rooms, things are a bit dirty and dated and the hosts don't care. I do remember it being better in the past, maybe it has changed ownership. I mean I'm not fussy, so will be back as it is cheap!