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Harbour View Motel

4.5 star property
4.5-star motel near Picton Ferry Terminal

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Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Private kitchenette
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
30 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7250
  • Picton Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Picton Foreshore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Budget Studio (No View, No Carpark & No Kitchen) | Living area

Budget Studio (No View, No Carpark & No Kitchen)

  • Park view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Exterior

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Sea View Deluxe Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Studio, Sea View

Panoramic Studio, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Picton

City center retreat .Your stay at this Picton motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Picton Harbour and Picton War Memorial. Picton Museum and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Picton Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lookout - 11 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Harbour View Motel

4.5-star motel near Picton Ferry Terminal
Harbour View Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Harbour View Motel also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Picton motel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Harbour View Motel offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Picton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Harbour View Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 962 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a fancy property, but it had everything we needed including space. Our view was tremendous and the young lady that checked us in could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jim, Kirtland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking a bit crowded and wifi kept dropping otherwise a nice stay for the night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Short drive from port. Lovely view from balcony
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely greeting on arrival. I was shown to the room I booked expecting to see a slightly tired room as it was advertised as budget studio. I was pleasantly surprised to find a very clean bright and comfortable room with all the amenities I would need. Despite it being advertised as no parking the lady I spoke to offered to let me park my motorcycle in the garage. This room was perfect for me I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Views

Only stayed one night but hotel had everything we needed and the views were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view of harbour.

Couldnt be a better introduction to South Island. Great walk by Marina, restaurants and libations store across street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views from our balcony! Right near the waterfront and harbour. Parking was free although a little tight. Owners were lovely and very helpful upon check in. Great choice for a stay in Picton!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything you need from a motel

Very good overnight stay en route to ferry. Everything you need to self cater in this simple clean motel with lovely views of Picton Harbour. Lady at reception was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Djen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Very nice view. Parking a bit small, challenging to get in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect view in wonderful Picton

A lovely stay! Very friendly, helpful staff is location close to everything but quiet. The most comfortable bed we had all trip and the most beautiful view of wonderful Picton harbour. Could have sat on the balcony and watched the boars and ferries all day. There were a couple of minor maintenance issues but overall a wonderful stay. Think about staying a couple of nights rather than rushing from the ferry. Picton is lovely with lots to offer and this was a fabulous place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely perfect. Best accomodation in New Zealand so far!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This property needs some love. They say the property is a “no smoking” property but the room smelled like an ashtray after the excessive amount of cleaning product wears off. We mentioned it upon leaving and was told “yeah we are working on it”. Bed and couch should be tossed as they are worn out. I would not stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Just be aware parking can be tricky.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice motel

We only stayed here overnight, but the motel was easy to find, had parking (very steep and a bit tricky in parts, but close to units), had spacious rooms and a beautiful outlook from a patio overlooking Picton harbour. We checked in late and information about late check-in was emailed to us and easy to follow. When parking, despite being late, the manager came out and met us, asking if we were all good and assisting us with parking. The room itself was clean, comfortable and had a small kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

One night stay in Picton, just OK.

This stay was Ok. Even though it’s a motel I was expecting a little better from the reviews. The place is nicer than others because of the view, but the rooms are a little tired. There was no duvet cover on the comforter so not sure if they wash the whole comforter each time (doubtful). The shower was not great, shampoo bottles would slide off the shelves and crash on your feet while showering. The driveway is very unpleasant to roll larger suitcases up and down. We appreciated the laundry available for guests. This comment is not a knock on the motel- but Picton does not have many crosswalks for pedestrians so you either have to run across lanes of traffic or go pretty far out of your way in this section to find a proper crosswalk. Not fun when rolling large suitcases up and down hills to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, beautiful view and although the units are dated they are really spacious and clean. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Quintin, Hawarden

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was terrible. We nearly got blocked into our park. Only 20mm either side of car and building to get out. It took us 15 minutes just to get out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night here on our sound island trip. The property is very well taken care of. We were welcomed by a lovely lady, who took the time to make sure our stay was perfect. A wonderful place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Hershell, Monteagle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old outdated and smelly room. Parking was terrible