Captain Eady's Lookout
2 Moss Street Portobello
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Why people book this hotel
“Best breakfast I have ever been offered”
“Breakfast was delicious very fresh, varied and beautifully cooked”
“The view is out of this world, it was exceptionally comfortable (the best night'…”
“We had the en-suite room upstairs with the magnificent views of Otago Bay”
“Our lovely host Anna had thought of everything that we would need down to a hai…”
“Very friendly home owner and easy access to everything in the house”
“Excellent location, close to Portobello amenities and Port to Port Harbour Cruis…”
“Loved the location, everything super clean, room cosy & the breakfasts were yumm…”
“What a beautiful, charming property which was pristine clean”
“The accommodation exceeded our expectations, the room is very spacious, everythi…”
Overview
Located in Portobello and only 19 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Captain Eady's Lookout provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden views and is 19 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 20 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium. The accommodation features a housekeeping service and bicycle parking for guests. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Otago Museum is 20 km from the bed and breakfast, while The Octagon is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 43 km from Captain Eady's Lookout.
Traveller reviews
Tim
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
Excellent location, close to Portobello amenities and Port to Port Harbour Cruises
Briony
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Just perfect”
Such a perfect stay! The view is out of this world, it was exceptionally comfortable (the best night's sleep I've had for ages) and the breakfast was so delicious. Can't recommend Captain Eady's Lookout and Anna's hospitality enough. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Tess
couple
April 12, 2026
“Memorable and delightful.”
Best breakfast I have ever been offered. Most ingredients from local Farmers Market. Carefully cooked and beautifully presented. The house is traditional but with high quality modern features. The furniture and fabrics are gorgeous.
Marilyn
couple
April 9, 2026
“We were very comfortable. Anna advised us all of the interesting things to do in the area.”
Breakfast was delicious very fresh, varied and beautifully cooked.
Susan
couple
March 29, 2026
“Beautiful location, yummy brekky, super clean.”
Loved the location, everything super clean, room cosy & the breakfasts were yummy.
Carol
couple
March 28, 2026
“Wonderful host, lovely home and the best breakfast.”
Peter
couple
March 16, 2026
“A really nice B&B”
Great location, fantastic breakfast, great hospitality.
Stephen
couple
February 10, 2026
“Highly recommended - beatiful cottage - fantastic views - great location and lovely host”
What a beautiful, charming property which was pristine clean. We had the en-suite room upstairs with the magnificent views of Otago Bay. The room was beautiful ,bed was very comfortable, there was plenty of hot water in the bathroom, tea / coffee , and lovely Whitaker’s chocolate. Our lovely host Anna had thought of everything that we would need down to a hairbrush to go with the hairdryer. We also had use of a small and cosy lounge which had a Tv, fridge and tea/coffee facilities . For breakfast we had a selection of cereal/ fresh fruit / cheese, bread toast and eggs. Anna went out of her way to bake a gluten free pastry to meet my dietary requirements for breakfast which was absolutely delicious. Great location to visit Lanark Castle / The Royal Albatross Centre and If you want to see Sea Lions in their natural habitat take a walk on Allan’s beach. I would highly recommend staying here , you won’t want to leave ….fantastic host
Anderson
couple
July 6, 2025
Amazing place to stay. Very friendly home owner and easy access to everything in the house. Amazing breakfast provided!
Achim & Uschi
couple
April 6, 2025
The accommodation exceeded our expectations, the room is very spacious, everything was clean and tidy, the facilities are absolutely adequate. It is located directly on the lake, you have a wonderful view over the lake. The restaurants are about 3 minutes away by car. Ana is a lovely hostess, she made a very good breakfast and fulfilled all our wishes. This accommodation is highly recommended, a big big thank you to Ana
Helen
couple
March 24, 2025
“Anna is a warm and welcoming host.”
Lovely gardens and very and comfortable, charming interior, tended with love.
TVA
couple
March 23, 2025
“Stay here - you will not regret it.”
Excellent bed and breakfast. We stayed for one night to visit the Royal Albatross centre. It is perfectly located towards the peninsula outside Dunedin. Glorious views. The garden of the property is lovely with lots of birdlife and the outdoor seating area of the room was a real treat. The room itself was very spacious and had a great night sleep. Breakfast was excellent, a lovely combination of fresh fruits, cereals and cooked options, all freshly prepared by the host -who was very welcoming and always happy to help.
Heather
couple
March 8, 2025
Amazing views, so much space, very comfy bed, absolutely everything you could need and more.
Sascha
couple
January 19, 2025
The room, the view, the hospitality and the breakfast. Thanks Ana!
Benny
family_with_children
January 10, 2025
The breakfast was delicious and the host Anna is delightful .It’s also a quick walk down to the port to port wildlife cruise.There’s a wide variety of movies you can watch, we would 100 percent recommend it.
EhsanRajaei
couple
January 4, 2025
Overall, everything was great; however, we noticed a dusty smell from the bedsheet, which unfortunately made it difficult for us to sleep until 4 a.m. On a positive note, the host was very kind, and the breakfast was excellent, complemented by a stunning view.
Hedgehunter1212
couple
December 9, 2024
“What a Lookout at a extraordinary place”
It was a pleasure to stay at CaptainEadysLookout and join these fantastic views ! Ana way so helpful and made a fantastic breakfast without any yes or no and points to choose! We had a very nice room, a bath and a small room to sit with a fridge as well !
Peter
couple
November 12, 2024
“Perfect”
Everything was perfect. The accommodation was great. It was so much better than being in the heart of the city. the breakfast was the best so far in NZ. Ana ensured we had a great time
Andrew
couple
September 28, 2024
“Beautiful location, comfortable and quiet.”
Beautiful location, comfortable and quiet. This was the perfect place for us to have as a base for our few days in the area. Our host was lovely and helpful, our breakfasts amazing and the views refreshing. Would not hesitate to book again.
james
couple
June 20, 2024
“Everything about our stay was over and above our expectations. We’re planning our next stay.”
Everything was exceptional: especially our hostess Ana 🌸
Facilities
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request)
General
Non-smoking throughout, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Private parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Laundry
Deluxe Queen Room
This room has garden views and a bathroom with free toiletries and bathrobes.
Deluxe Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
This room has a balcony with sea views. It also includes an electric blanket and a bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries.
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