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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.

J
JM
From
Canada
The location of the hotel and its view over the harbour were outstanding. Best location in town. 1 block from main street without the noise of cars.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,843 reviews
Price from
US$161.85
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, 208 reviews
Price from
US$112.72
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...

S
Stephanie
From
Singapore
Absolutely loved it here - after 2 days of running the Queen Charlotte Track, this was a great place to stay and my favourite hotel on the track. The room I ended up staying in had a balcony and was very cosy, the location was beautiful, and the staff were great. Even without them getting my Kindle back to me, I'd have rated them a 10. Really enjoyed my stay here. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
Price from
US$160.24
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.

S
Sarah
From
Australia
This is exquisitely beautiful accommodation with all the creature comforts. The claw bath and salts was an absolute highlight along with the outdoor balcony with views along the street - enjoyed all the more with the complimentary wine and cheese on arrival. The rooms and beds are gloriously spacious and comfortable. I also hadn't appreciated that breakfast was included in our booking so this was a lovely bonus. Julienne and her team bent over backwards to ensure we enjoyed a wonderful stay. And this really was a wonderful stay. Thank you sincerely!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$286.13
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.

S
Sally
From
United States
Location was perfect with great views over the harbor
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,661 reviews
Price from
US$88.44
1 night, 2 adults

Picton Waterfront Apartments

Hotel in Picton

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

S
Shyamala
From
India
First took the 4 bedroom apartment. then visited again with a friend and took the 2 bedroom apartment. It was spotless with a fantastic view of the water.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,404 reviews
Price from
US$206.94
1 night, 2 adults

Moana BnB, Picton

Hotel in Picton

Located in Picton, Moana BnB, Picton provides accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay.

S
Sander
From
Netherlands
Location, facilities are fantastic. Nicola and John were the most perfect hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$99.14
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.

P
Paul
From
United States
Very unique place to spend a night. It is enchanted indeed. It was such a delight to stay there. Attention was paid to every detail. Our host Lisa was very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Price from
US$92.49
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.

L
Leanne
From
Australia
Clean, beds comfortable, great location and a great view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
US$254.34
1 night, 2 adults

Te Mahia Bay Resort

Hotel in Kenepuru Sounds

Te Mahia Bay Resort offers accommodation in Kenepuru Sounds. The resort has a barbecue and a private beach area. A TV with satellite channels.

S
SIMON
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful property in stunning location. Big spacious rooms/suites, each with views across the Sound. Very helpful owners and staff. Easy access to Queen Charlotte Track, and great kayaking on the Sound
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews
Price from
US$114.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
This is exquisitely beautiful accommodation with all the creature comforts. The claw bath and salts was an absolute highlight along with the outdoor balcony with views along the street - enjoyed all the more with the complimentary wine and cheese on arrival. The rooms and beds are gloriously spacious and comfortable. I also hadn't appreciated that breakfast was included in our booking so this was a lovely bonus. Julienne and her team bent over backwards to ensure we enjoyed a wonderful stay. And this really was a wonderful stay. Thank you sincerely!!!
Guest review by
Sarah
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Lynley as a host will assist with anything and Tui will guard you from possums. On-site hot tub, glowworms, hiking trails, golf course nearby - just few of maaany attractions there. Take a warter taxi from Havelock, definitely worth it.
Guest review by
Jakub
Poland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Excellent location, and extremely helpful staff. The underwater observatory, which is free to guests was particularly good and the guide was particularly knowledgeable and interesting. It was very well done and an unexpected highlight
Guest review by
Paul
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 587 reviews
The TV room should be listed as a national treasure and placed on a must see list for the South Island on Atlas Obscura. We had the greatest time and I will hopefully be booking my 50th just to hold the party in the room.
Guest review by
Ana
Spain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews
Beautiful property in stunning location. Big spacious rooms/suites, each with views across the Sound. Very helpful owners and staff. Easy access to Queen Charlotte Track, and great kayaking on the Sound
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SIMON
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,636 reviews
The towel display was lovely. All the shampoos and soaps are 5 star standard. It's like staying at a5 star hotel . The location is good too with the supermart just across the road.
Guest review by
aileen
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,903 reviews
Warm welcome. Spotlessly clean room, electric blankets on beds and heaters in rooms. Right in the centre of Picton, great fish and chip shop across the road.
Guest review by
Jenny
Ireland
From US$375.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,404 reviews
First took the 4 bedroom apartment. then visited again with a friend and took the 2 bedroom apartment. It was spotless with a fantastic view of the water.
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Shyamala
India
From US$193.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,843 reviews
The location of the hotel and its view over the harbour were outstanding. Best location in town. 1 block from main street without the noise of cars.
Guest review by
JM
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 786 reviews
Everything was great! We had room 7 at the far end, with great big lawns in front of us and a beautiful view over the water.
Guest review by
Jo Paton
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Amazing location, very comfortable and private suite. Super friendly and responsive staff. Top quality food.
Guest review by
Richard
United Kingdom
From US$52.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Check in was easy and the lady at the reception really friendly. Had a bungalow to my own - very spacious.
Guest review by
Nadine
Austria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews
Clean and spacious . Lovely bed linen. Parking ✔️ Very handy for ferry journey the next morning.
Guest review by
Aileen
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Really clean and tidy, nice accommodation close to town and the ferry, really nice staff
Guest review by
Benjamin
New Zealand
From US$98.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,149 reviews
Staff were excellent, clean, comfortable rooms and handy to water front and shopping.
Guest review by
Greta
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,462 reviews
Location, cleanliness, view, friendly staff. Surpassed expectations
Guest review by
MaddisMum21
United Kingdom
From US$150.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,661 reviews
Location was perfect with great views over the harbor
Guest review by
Sally
United States
From US$132.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,448 reviews
Great location. Nice spacious comfortable room.
Guest review by
Nigel
United Arab Emirates
From US$63.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Great value for money and fantastic location.
Guest review by
Khan
New Zealand

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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
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
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
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

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 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
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!
Guest review by
Anonymous
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

Picton is a beautiful place on a sunny day or the warmer...

Picton is a beautiful place on a sunny day or the warmer months. There's plenty to do if you like the outdoors. It's very kid friendly with a great wee water park and playground. It's easily walkable with some great restaurants and Cafe's. If your a pizza fan then Scoozi is a must.
Guest review by
Carl
New Zealand