About this property
Beachfront Location: Lochmara Lodge in Picton offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy water sports facilities. The property features a beautiful garden and an outdoor play area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with showers, carpeted floors, and sea views. Each room is equipped with a kitchenette, balcony, and outdoor furniture. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a refrigerator, and a sofa. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine for lunch and dinner, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Outdoor seating areas provide scenic views. Activities and Services: Guests can enjoy canoeing and hiking. The lodge offers a paid shuttle service, housekeeping, luggage storage, and an outdoor seating area. Marlborough Airport is 66 km away. Highly rated for excellent staff and scenic views.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Shuttle service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on site
- Shower
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sandy
New Zealand“Absolutely stunning location and only 20 minutes by boat from Picton. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, the food in the restaurant is excellent and Mia who looks after the sea creatures and animals on the property is an absolute...” - Alisa
Hong Kong“The location was stunning, the activities on site especially the kayaking, the restaurant/cafe was great, staff were lovely and friendly” - Erin New Zealand“Brilliant location, with an abundance of activities to keep the kids busy! Gorgeous wee beach, fabulous and friendly staff and delicious food all on site! Plus can cater for coeliacs, which is just heaven for us!”
- Foxytld New Zealand“This location is incredible! Tucked away, peaceful, and positioned on the waterfront with beautiful views of the bay & surrounds.”
- Julia New Zealand“Amazing views. Plenty to do and see. Excellent menu great selection of food. Staff very attentive and friendly.”
- Cory New Zealand“I wanted my Australian friend to experience the feeling of Kiwi summer and Lochmara did not disappoint, in fact I enjoyed it just as much as her. The view from our room was beautiful and the beach was only steps away. We kayaked, paddle boarder...”
- Andrew New Zealand“Excellent staff all very helpful and professional fabulous location”
- Lisa New Zealand“Gorgeous location, 20 mins by private ferry from Picton. On the hillside so the most incredible outlook from all rooms. Owners were fabulous and friendly. Staff were friendly and clearly happy to be there. The property has lots of options for...”
- Lindsay New Zealand“Loved exploring the nooks and crannies of the garden and discovering artworks and wildlife. Also awesome bioluminescence at night and kayaking in the bay! We spent a great deal of time relaxing swaying in the hammocks (at least 15 or more in the...”
Kieran Hong Kong“A special stay, staff were incredible, helpful, smiling, and kind. We loved our stay.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Lochmara Cafe
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please not that you can not drive to Lochmara
Please note that this property does not have road access. Water taxi access only.
You can travel by the Lochmara water taxi from Picton. Additional charges apply. The property is also accessible by kayak or float plane, or via the Queen Charlotte Track for walkers and mountain-bikers.
If you would like to use this service, please let Lochmara Lodge know in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please let Lochmara Lodge know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Lochmara Lodge - 20mins by boat from Picton in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
