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Beachcomber Inn Picton

Hotel in Picton

Set overlooking Picton Harbour, Beachcomber Inn Picton offers an outdoor pool, free parking and free WiFi. It is 800 metres from Picton Ferry Terminal and 400 metres from the Picton Train Station.

M
Michael
From
New Zealand
Nicely setup and perfectly clean, everything was as it should be.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,838 reviews
Price from
US$162.53
1 night, 2 adults

Ferrylink Motel

Hotel in Picton

Located in Picton, within 1.6 km of Picton Memorial Park Beach and 1.7 km of Shelley Beach, Ferrylink Motel provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

S
SHIRLEY
From
Australia
Our room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. Great for an overnight stay. Close to ferry terminal, shops and water.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
US$113.19
1 night, 2 adults

The Portage Resort

Hotel in Portage

Just one and a half hour drive from Picton, The Portage Resort offers rooms with a private balcony or patio and features stunning views of the Marlborough Sounds.You can relax by the outdoor pool, go...

M
Melissa
From
Switzerland
The staff made every effort for us. The food was excellent and the location spectacular.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Price from
US$226.98
1 night, 2 adults

Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Picton

Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Picton.

D
Daniel
From
Ireland
This is a very small hotel (only 3 rooms) which only adds to its charm. Its location in the centre of Picton is an additional benefit as it is only a couple of minutes' walk from shops and nearby facilities.The old world style of decor ,the large rooms which are spotless and supremely comfortable has to be experienced. The restaurant is closed for evening meals , but the welcome touch of a wine and cheese plate is a unique touch. Breakfast is offered and sets you up for the day ahead. I would love to stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$287.32
1 night, 2 adults

Edit Picton

Hotel in Picton

Overlooking the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds, we’re just moments from Waikawa Bay Marina, the ferry terminal, and Picton’s vibrant centre.

R
Roberta
From
Netherlands
The breakfast was great and the staff were very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,700 reviews
Price from
US$88.81
1 night, 2 adults

Picton Waterfront Apartments

Hotel in Picton

Picton Waterfront Apartments offer spacious, modern, self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton.

C
Colin
From
Australia
Location was perfect. Had beautiful views over Picton Harbour. Just had to walk downstairs to cafe’s, restaurants and shops. Apartment was spacious, very clean and well appointed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,419 reviews
Price from
US$207.80
1 night, 2 adults

Moana BnB, Picton

Hotel in Picton

Located in Picton, Moana BnB, Picton provides accommodation with seating area. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

D
Denise
From
Germany
Nicola, John and their family are such lovely hosts. We had an amazing time there and wish we could have stayed longer. It's like staying with family or friends rather than a hotel. Beds were also very comfy. Definitely recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$99.55
1 night, 2 adults

Enchanted Escape

Hotel in Picton

Enchanted Escape is a recently renovated guest house in Picton, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

M
Martin
From
Germany
Great appartment with every kind of comfort you can want. Great that we were able to User also the private irish pub.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
Price from
US$92.87
1 night, 2 adults

Koru Havenz

Hotel in Picton

Set in Picton, Marlborough region, Koru Havenz is situated 1.8 km from Shelley Beach. The property has garden and city views, and is 1.5 km from Picton Memorial Park Beach.

A
Aakanksha
From
India
The whole apartment was beautifully done up, and with all amenities set up. We loved the kitchen and the wine stoppers and knife set were a nice touch. Oh, and the thoughtful homemade muffins and handwritten welcome note was much appreciated. Robert was very generous with his time and advice for tourists.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews
Price from
US$81.26
1 night, 2 adults

Oxley's Superior Apartment

Hotel in Picton

Situated in Picton, 100 metres from Picton Memorial Park Beach and 500 metres from Shelley Beach, Oxley's Superior Apartment offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning.

A
Alison
From
Australia
Perfect location and so much room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$255.40
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$229.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
This is a very small hotel (only 3 rooms) which only adds to its charm. Its location in the centre of Picton is an additional benefit as it is only a couple of minutes' walk from shops and nearby facilities.The old world style of decor ,the large rooms which are spotless and supremely comfortable has to be experienced. The restaurant is closed for evening meals , but the welcome touch of a wine and cheese plate is a unique touch. Breakfast is offered and sets you up for the day ahead. I would love to stay here again.
Guest review by
Daniel
Ireland
From US$177.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,454 reviews
Location: easy walking distance to local shops, cafes, and the ferry terminals. It says it in the name, great "Harbour View". Free onsite and safe street parking. Quiet. Comfortable bed. I enjoyed the best sleep I've had in weeks. Well appointed. It had everything you need (and more)... I could have well stayed longer.
Guest review by
Simon de Saint-Claire
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 786 reviews
The best stay of our trip to the South Island. Rachel couldn't have been more helpful making the stay especially pleasant. The location is on the water which is about 200 m from the private patio making for great views and a very pleasant place to relax and enjoy the local wines. If you are in the area check this out!!
Guest review by
Dan
Canada
From US$141.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,612 reviews
Greg & Jackie couldn't have been kinder. Gave me a disabled room which I hadn't booked, so I felt really safe in the wet room.. Even gave me a lift to my next stop in Blenheim. Location is great, so close to all the shops & restaurants in beautiful Picton. Couldn't ask for more!
Guest review by
Jae
United Kingdom
From US$127.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,896 reviews
The owner is super kind and helpful,which made my impression about Picton quite positive. The room is clean with a comfortable bed. Ferry terminal, supermarkets, cafes, all I wanted to go to are in a easy walk distance from the accommodation.
Guest review by
Emi
Japan
From US$43.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,289 reviews
Location was excellent. The friendly staff at reception were very welcoming and easy to understand. Our room was just what we needed for the night. We wish we had had more time to stay longer and enjoy the facilities that were available
Guest review by
Colin
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Everything. This place was spectacular. The staff were so wonderful...super friendly. A shout out to Kerrie the chef, Katie our waitress and of course, the general manager Rianne. 😀 Highly recommend this fantastic resort.
Guest review by
Amber
Australia
From US$229.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,419 reviews
Location was perfect. Had beautiful views over Picton Harbour. Just had to walk downstairs to cafe’s, restaurants and shops. Apartment was spacious, very clean and well appointed.
Guest review by
Colin
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
We absolutely loved our stay here, our bedroom view so stunning, very nice welcome and suggestions from the hosts. We did not want to leave. The sounds are a NZ gem unmissable !
Guest review by
Louise
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Such a beautiful and peaceful place. Bikes, paddles and kayak are available for use. Warm welcome from the owners. We stayed only one night but it was 24h break in paradise
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Gaelle
France
From US$61.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews
Very friendly helpful service. Nice to see all the quirky personally touches around the campsite and the artwork on the cabins
Guest review by
Mary
United Kingdom
From US$138.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
Great location for walking into town. Manager was very friendly and helpful. Bed was very comfortable and room was very clean.
Guest review by
Catherine
Canada
From US$84.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Really clean and tidy, nice accommodation close to town and the ferry, really nice staff
Guest review by
Benjamin
New Zealand
From US$63.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 404 reviews
Beautiful place to stay waited for my arrival before closing wonderful staff
Guest review by
Tamatea
New Zealand
From US$194.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,838 reviews
Nicely setup and perfectly clean, everything was as it should be.
Guest review by
Michael
New Zealand
From US$196.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
The location, the views, the food, everything was wonderful
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Amanda
Australia
From US$110.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,700 reviews
The breakfast was great and the staff were very friendly.
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Roberta
Netherlands
From US$104.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,176 reviews
GREAT wifi! Really good location and friendly staff!
Guest review by
Carin
Sweden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 866 reviews
Lovely, helpful staff. Central location.
Guest review by
Tom Shanagarry
Ireland

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10

Smooth ferry ride and beautiful views.

Smooth ferry ride and beautiful views. Cute, peaceful and walkable town. Enjoyed dinners at Thirsty Pig and Pinch of Spice. Views from Marina a dream. Easy hikes at Harborview track and Bob's Bay. Nice place to relax before heading onto Marlborough Sounds. Had one overcast/rainy afternoon but otherwise good weather in November.
Guest review by
Amy
Taiwan
8.0

The Portage was a lovely place to stay, the views were...

The Portage was a lovely place to stay, the views were amazing and the staff extremely helpful. We were dissapointed about only 1 restaurant being open, and therefore not a large selection to choose from. We would recommend asking in advance, if they can make up a sharing platter, as this is not on the menu, and when we asked, they mentioned we should have ordered in advance. The beautiful view from the deck totally lends itself to drinking and grazing on a delicious platter. The kids loved the kayaks and paddle boards. We would recommend booking a transfer and taking a picnic to a secluded beach - we had a wonderful time.
Guest review by
Travellers05
New Zealand
10

I loved the remoteness of where we stayed, yet the sense of...

I loved the remoteness of where we stayed, yet the sense of being safe and looked after by the locals. The views and natural environment are sublime. The only permitted way to get here is currently by boat as the road has been damaged by a storm and is only allowed to be used by residents' and service vehicles. This makes it very safe to walk up the road to tracks into the wonderlands the area has to offer. The walks vary from fairly easy to somewhat taxing. Some of the tracks have a challenging gradient if you are not used to walking, and would be more difficult if they are wet. Having said that, we are 'senior citizens' with average fitness and we managed to summit the Onahau lookout (416 meters / 1368 feet) above sea level) and return in one piece.
Guest review by
Tom
New Zealand
10

Lochmara Bay has so much to see and do and has beautiful...

Lochmara Bay has so much to see and do and has beautiful scenery. Peaceful and quiet if you don't mind the odd speedboat or jetski. Lochmara Lodge is a fantastic option for people stopping in from tramping on the Queen Charlotte Track or visiting by boat (20 mins from Picton) - the accommodation was excellent as was the food and activities on offer. They even take your bags boat to door and back! Activities include roaming the stunning gardens with unusual forest artwork, enjoying the wildlife in the forest and marine life from the viewing boat, feeding the animals, kayaking, swimming when warm enough, lying in the hammocks!!! Big shout out to the staff who work hard and are helpful and friendly.
Guest review by
Anonymous
New Zealand
8.0

We did the Queen Charlotte s walk and staying in the lodge...

We did the Queen Charlotte s walk and staying in the lodge was such a treat for us. They offer pack lunch to rake away for the people doing the track which is really helpfull and there is an outdoor spa available.
Guest review by
Gaelle
New Zealand
10

What a fabulous hideaway Ngahere Hou is!!

What a fabulous hideaway Ngahere Hou is!! If you're after a rustic glamping experience, then this is perfect. We loved the garden setting, the views into Kenepuru Sound, the outdoor shower area (sadly didn't get to try the shower as we availed ourselves the wood-fired hot tub - sooo good!), and the separate kitchen / dining hut. After a long day of hiking, we were really happy to sit in the sunny kitchen hut and just relax with a cup of tea. Super happy we had the whole area to ourselves (to be honest, I wouldn't want to share this area with other guests who may be staying in the yurt). Would definitely have liked to stay an extra night and enjoy this beautiful spot for a while longer. Breakfast the next morning was fantastic, with gluten-free bread (!!!), croissants (not gf but the husband says they were very good), bacon, eggs, orange juice, and a ton of cereal options in the cupboard! The only (slight) negative for me would be that I found the bed a bit too soft but the husband thought it was great and found it very comfy. If you're hiking to Ngahere Hou from the Queen Charlotte Track: it's in a perfect position distance-wise between Punga Cove and Mistletoe Bay (what we did). It's about a half hour off the track, down the slope into Kenepuru Sound. The climb up the next morning was a killer, you do need to be reasonably fit but after that, the rest of the day/trek will feel almost easy!
Guest review by
R&K
8.0

We had only 1 night in Picton because the road had been cut...

We had only 1 night in Picton because the road had been cut by wild weather and bushfires. No reduction in price was offered. We had hoped to spend a day in Nelson, but did not have time. The Picton area is very picturesque, and well worth visiting.
Guest review by
Audrey
Australia
10

The peaceful environment and the time to relax in beautiful...

The peaceful environment and the time to relax in beautiful surroundings. Lovely environment to just chill out and away from stress. Take a tour with Phil through the sounds on his boat. Sports massage with Julie is awesome too.
Guest review by
Karen
New Zealand
8.0

Stunning location and very cool property that is perfect for...

Stunning location and very cool property that is perfect for families. Be careful with exploring- we had an accident. Loved the paddle-boarding and glow-worms. Very patchy internet connections. Views from the rooms wonderful. Cafe has good food and coffee although pricey. I would bring more food to self-cater another time. Appreciated access to a laundry.
Guest review by
Claire
New Zealand
10

No one told us that we should have caught the Ferry to Punga...

No one told us that we should have caught the Ferry to Punga Cove from Picton. We drove for hours only to find out that the road was closed for maintenance. Very annoying and we had to wait for hours to drive through a very short window of time to get through. Apparently Booking.com was told by the property, but the Booking.com did not tell us. Disappointing!
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