Google Reviews
Rai Molki
11:31 18 Jul 17
Second time I've stayed here. Beautiful people, beautiful old buildings, cosy, and incredibly comfortable. Awesome affordable accommodation.read more
Frances O'Brien
06:46 09 Jan 17
Wonderful host. Magnificent Art Deco home. Pet friendly. My 3rd stay ••Highly recommended. The beds are sublime.
Russell Lean
06:07 14 May 16
If you are looking for a great place to stay in Lismore look no further. Melville House is a 4.5 Star art deco Bed and Breakfast that is superb. I love sitting in the kitchen and having a cuppa with Helen the owner. She is the ultimate host and treats all her guests like family.read more
Ilona Wagner
06:45 13 Mar 18
Helen is lovely. Very comfortable place. Great service. Highly recommend it.
Wendy Macleod
07:03 31 Jul 18
Beautiful clean place, the ower was friendly and helpfull, fur babies very welcome .. would go again 😊
Pauline McKelvey
23:06 05 Sep 18
Melville house is a delightful home-away-from-home with unique character. I booked just for an overnight stay but still was given an upgrade after a cancellation to a lovely room with charming decor, luxurious bed and garden views. Very quiet. I was sorry I didn't have time to make use of the pool and other facilities, they looked inviting.. Helen was a welcoming, and helpful host and easy to communicate with. I recommend Melville House and will stay there again.read more
William Bynen
03:48 31 Dec 18
Stayed here for one night on way to qld, lovely place to stay big rooms and breakfast was good to o, would stay again when up that way. The hosts were warm and welcoming too.read more
Tash Webb
01:36 27 Mar 19
We had a great stay at Melville House. We loved the character and warmth of the house. Helen makes you feel so welcomed
Russell Lean
02:47 01 Apr 19
Excellently located Art Deco B&B in Lismore. Great rooms, breakfasts, hospitality, immense swimming pool in backyard. All that the would-be travelling professional could ask for.read more
Kerelen Jefferys
02:44 01 Apr 19
It is always a pleasure to deal with Helen from Melville House in Lismore. Everyone always raves about the hospitality there and it is just the most popular B&B in Lismore.read more
Peter Johnstone
10:10 13 Apr 19
Lovely place, friendly owner, fantastic breakfast. If you want a standard motel/hotel then this won't be for you. If you want character then this is the place for you!read more
Catalina Rodríguez
00:16 22 Apr 19
We had a lovely Easter break at Melville House. We were upgraded to a bigger bedroom at no extra cost! Helen is a warm and friendly host always looking after her guests. The breakfast is delicious with many options! Highly recommended +++read more
Anthony Brown
00:29 30 Jun 19
Magnificent old home, Hellen the owner is fantastic. I highly recomend this B&B.
Angela Thompson
07:01 25 Aug 19
Great service, Lovely rooms and well presented. We will definitely be back.
Freja Leonard
22:25 30 Nov 19
Warm friendly service, very dog friendly, I totally recommend this perfect little landing place
Gareth Jones
06:34 09 Dec 19
Owners are great, helped me out when Wilsons college, a Unistays registered place, just decided to ignore me completely and left me high and dry when I arrived, even after I had arranged to stay there.read more
Jeanette Barnes
08:21 05 Jan 20
I have lived on the north river for nearly 30ys found this gem visit to see my granddaughter in very hot weather had my 2fur babys woundfull place I will be back thanks Helenread more
Darren Novak
13:36 07 Feb 20
Stayed with my partner their last night and it was perfect the room was beautiful super Beautiful large guest home with an amazing pool and well maintained grounds. Comfy bed with ultra clean bathroom.Our host Helen was very knowledgeable and cooked us a wonderful hot breakfast of perfect bacon eggs n sausages on toast, with hot coffee, which made us feel very welcome.Would definitely stay there again.we loved it !read more
Darren Novak
05:59 15 Feb 20
Stayed with my partner their last night and it was perfect. The room was very comfortable with own bathroom ensuite. Beautiful large guest home with an amazing pool and well maintained grounds. Our host Helen was very knowledgeable and cooked us a wonderful hot breakfast of perfect bacon eggs n sausages on toast, with hot coffee, which made us feel very welcome.Would definitely stay there again.we loved it !read more
Winona Burgett
23:36 20 Jun 20
I love this beautiful house with its elegant but confortable rooms. Helen is so kind and welcoming. I can't wait to stay at Melville House again soon.read more
Cindy Gibsone
08:39 05 Jul 20
Great stay. Just perfect for our occasion. Has everything you need, fantastic breakfast and amazing hospitality. Better price and value for money than any cheap motel. Would stay again in a flash if required to stay in Lismore overnight.read more
Edna Camilleri
22:06 06 Aug 20
Highly recommended. The owner ,Helen is so welcoming makes you feel at home.Place is clean and comfy.Nice breakfast with lovely settings. ❤read more
Charta Bartlett
12:22 04 Sep 20
Friendly comfortable epic house and art and common areas with big pool and free breakfast. Woohoo.
Russell Lean
01:03 25 Sep 20
Always a pleasure to visit Helen at Melville House B&B. Best in the Northern Rivers area.
Edna Camilleri
22:06 06 Aug 20
Highly recommended. The owner ,Helen is so welcoming makes you feel at home.Place is clean and comfy.Nice breakfast with lovely settings. ❤read more
maria sianipar
04:02 28 Nov 20
Only here for 10 minutes and already blown away. Helen is a wonderful host. Strong, assertive, no nonsense Woman. The House is a old stately home. It’s is absolutely gorgeous. We feel welcome and privileged to stay here. The price? Absolutely unbeatable, and unbelievable. Don’t stay anywhere else, it’s that simple!read more
Darren Novak
05:59 15 Feb 20
Stayed with my partner their last night and it was perfect. The room was very comfortable with own bathroom ensuite. Beautiful large guest home with an amazing pool and well maintained grounds.Our host Helen was very knowledgeable and cooked us a wonderful hot breakfast of perfect bacon eggs n sausages on toast, with hot coffee, which made us feel very welcome.Would definitely stay there again.we loved it !read more
Lyn Perris
19:23 07 Feb 21
Great greeting at the door. Every thing we could wish for. Spacious and clean rooms with a comfortable bed. Tea and coffee facilities with a few treats added. Pool, Internet and parking. Would definitely stay again.read more
Jane Russon
22:04 20 Feb 21
The Melville House was an experience of the best kind. Full of character Helen is so welcoming and makes a great breakfast. The house has so much history.. bedroom is very comfortable slept well. Dated but in the right way. We shall stay again for sure.read more
Hayden McCurley
07:08 23 Feb 21
An absolutely charming B&B in Lismore. Received an unexpected upgrade which was a bonus. Room was large, bed was comfortable, breakfast was excellent and the tariff.....brilliant. Will definitely stay again when visiting Lismore.read more
Colin Craig Bowe
02:13 29 Oct 21
Beautiful rooms and house, peaceful and relaxing atmosphere and top quality setting and service. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and recommend that if you are looking for somewhere to stay in Lismore look no further. Very happy. Thank you kindly. And when next we are passing we will no doubt book again. Ta much.read more
Emma Fl
05:18 04 Nov 21
What a jewel of a place! Melville house is many things: welcoming, quirky, affordable, friendly, fun and beautiful. We had the most wonderful stay here with our dog June. Charles the owner was lovely, easy going and communicative. We enjoyed swimming in the deep and luxurious pool, and June sniffing about in the spacious garden. It's hard to find quality dog friendly accommodation and this place does not disappoint. We look forward to coming back.read more
Sharon Brodie
06:31 13 Nov 21
This was a lovely getaway. Great, comfy bed and lots of beautiful art.
Salman Kidi
23:24 31 Dec 21
Charles and Tim were really nice!! Welcomed and made the stay nice & coozy. We missed Helen though, the reviews prior had her name and we really wanted to see her. I would say the spark is missing without her presence. Lots of love to the family ❤read more
Maggie Moo
20:26 06 Feb 22
Absolutely 💯 gorgeous antique and modern furniture. Our room was like a honeymoon suite with big enquire AND breakfast. Cheaper than all the motels in Lismore AND swimming pool. 5 star +read more
Jay Adams
05:13 07 Jun 22
Please support local. Great hosts and facilities. Love the decor. Off street parking. Pool will be great in summer
N Eddie
11:12 23 Aug 22
First impressions last!Read so many lovely reviews about this property and was looking forward to book our stay there. Visited the website and attempted to book via the online form. Unfortunately, it couldn’t be done due to some website error. The dates have to be manually typed as it’s just showing 2020 and I can edit it. Attempted twice and same issue occurred.I decided to contact the property and book over the phone. A gentleman answered the phone and advised me to email instead.I went back to the website and selected the Email option under contact and there was an instruction fill up the online form with no email address on it.Knowing that I had issues with the online form, I contacted the property and spoke to the same gentleman, Mike. Explained to Mike and before I could finish, he rudely interrupted me and said “I didn’t ask you to use the online form! I asked to you email me for the booking!” I have to ask Mike to pause and shared that I couldn’t find an email address in the website and explained that I was advised to fill up the online form instead. Mike, didn’t apologise, just provided me the email address and ended the call.Really disappointed with Mike’s attitude! I decided not to book Melville House anymore and book elsewhere instead! Thanks, Mike!read more
Tracey Ian McWhinnie
03:50 14 Sep 22
The small room, on key ring and on their website is called the shoebox for good reason. I am a size 8 and getting round the bed was just enough room.Couldn't use the table in the room as the TV (that didn't work) is on it.The bathroom separate is beautiful and roomy, however, it comes off the main hall and this is viewed from kitchen, eating area, and anyone moving to and from same. It was very cold when we visited, and mo heating in the bathroom.Your tea and coffee are on top of a fridge in the bathroom....so is the loo...notcsure how that is OK with hygiene rules...yew. we made our cups of tea in the kitchen.The owner is obnoxious and rude.The breakfast .... cereal, toast, fruit .... you can't use kitchenWe used to live in Lismore, it used to be run by a lady who was either really pleasant or obnoxious. However, I have attended meetings in the front rooms on several occasions and friends have stayed. She used to cater we, and even when rude, the service was good.Would have loved to book one of the beautiful upstairs bedrooms, but they weren't available.We had booked and paid for two nights. We left after one. Emailed the owner to advise same but had no correspondence back. I didn't expect a refund but I woukd have thought a 'sorry you have cancelled.....'I wouldn't recommend this establishment, but accommodation in Lismore is hard to get, so if you have to stay here, book the upstairs room-or at a PINCH the ensuited double room. Not much bigger than the shoebox.Our experience dealing with the Lismore City Motor Inn was totally opposite and that is where we will stay on future trips and I would recommend.Our weekend with pur kids was marred by this experience, as if there isn't enough to deal with when they have lost everything and are couch surfing.read more
Facebook Reviews
Terry Jeisman
2019-10-17T22:46:49+0000
have stayed there many times and always an enjoyable comfortable experience at very reasonable rates
DavidnKylie Slater
2019-08-08T09:49:17+0000
Very friendly service, willing to accommodate us at the last minute. Lovely old residence.
Bernice McBride
2019-01-28T06:32:53+0000
Awesome room,awesome decor a breakfast to die for.Lovely ,friendly hostess.Thanks Helen.Highly recommended.
King Shan Tam
2018-11-15T07:48:31+0000
Beautiful house with outside pool. Feeling warm with the owner, Helen. Everyone will happy to stay here.
Brian Mcmillan
2018-05-23T01:06:41+0000
Certainly better than home. And mother Helen was the perfect hostess. I will be back. Two nights is not enough but two breakfasts probably is more than enough.read more
Christine Lavallee
2018-05-02T05:41:17+0000
I stayed the night due to hospital visit the room was very comfortable and bed was like sleeping on a cloud . The price for the small room was quiet cheap and was cooked a lovely breakfast in the morning and it was a lot more personal than a motel . My first B and B experience and I would definitely recommend to anyone.read more
Su Dennis
2018-01-06T08:22:21+0000
The beds are just so comfortable, we stayed in the budget room it was lovely and clean, great friendly service. Would recommend to anyone visiting Lismore.read more
Ron Trow
2017-09-22T08:04:03+0000
Last minute change for me and Helen went out of her way to accomodate and very happy with outcome and how friendly she was. Thank you
Joy Talukdar
2017-09-22T05:59:45+0000
Its like home away from home !Perfect accomodation especially for long stay(the other properties of Melville)Everything is in abundance you can't ask more. Lovely host took care of all the needs, made good friends.In our next stint we come here again. Strongly recommend this place anyone who visits Lismore.read more