Harbour View Motel

4.5 star property
4.5-star motel perfect for exploring Picton

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Panoramic Studio, Sea View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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30 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7250
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton War Memorial
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Studio, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Sea View Deluxe Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Panoramic Studio, Multiple Beds, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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 Picton Foreshore are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Picton Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton War Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edwin Fox Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sisu Eatery and Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oxley Rock - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Harbour View Motel

4.5-star motel perfect for exploring Picton
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 safes and hair dryers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Picton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

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 digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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 7:30 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Harbour View Motel Picton

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Harbour View Motel to the airport?

Harbour View Motel is 5.6 mi (9-min drive) away from the Picton (PCN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harbour View Motel?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbour View Motel on Jun 12, 2026 start from CA $92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Harbour View Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Harbour View Motel.

Does Harbour View Motel offer free breakfast?

Harbour View Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harbour View Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Harbour View Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Harbour View Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Harbour View Motel have a pool?

Harbour View Motel does not have a pool.

Does Harbour View Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Harbour View Motel to downtown Picton?

Harbour View Motel is 0.5 mi away from Picton.

Harbour View Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Picton. Very clean with nice staff. The room had an awesome view with a balcony, and included a small kitchenette which was a nice surprise. As others have mentioned, parking is super tight, but we didn't have any problems with it. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view, clean room but... blind missing from entry door, so not possible to darken room, and lumpy uncomfortable couch. I've stayed in other rooms at this motel and not had these problems.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall everything was good, staff were friendly, room was clean and spacious with lovely views over the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit run down. Staff was not unfriendly, but also not terribly welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, SAINT-LAURENT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well localisation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, very nice staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room.. view was amazing..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Laundry service machines old and in an unusual location. Did not use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, the harbor view was incredible, and we watched a beautiful sunset over the mountains! The only thing to note, is it is on a steep hill which is a little tricky driving up to the hotel parking, so we parked on the street, which was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a beautiful view from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location was amazing, great selection of tv channels, and staff was very friendly. There was no air conditioning, therefore it was really warm while we were in Picton in the rooms (even with the windows open). That really hampered our enjoyment of the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Julia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, amazing views, difficult parking. In room we booked for 4 people with 1 bed and 1 fold out couch, there was no bedding or pillows for foldout couch. Bed lamp was broken. Pretty expensive in peak season.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a dirty disgusting hotel, firstly nice and polite, dropped our bag off and out for dinner, returned an hour later, decided to make a cuppa, took the lid off the kettle and wow what a shock to see brown slimy substance clinging to the sides, no way, decided to look further, opened the microwave to the most disgusting one ever, absolutely filthy and looked like it had been like it for a very long time, opened the draws to defined 3 out of 4 had mouse droppings, (shut) nearly threw up, same mouse phase been above the shower dome and pooped everywhere, fan had grown so much mould it gardly did its job, the hairdryer worked intermittently and had no testing tag, clearly was not safe, the bed was unbelievably the worst ever and should have been in a skip 25 years ago, absolutely shocking, could not get hold of anyone dispute numerous attempts, called in the morning to have a Indian fella be in total denial who put the phone down on more than one occasion. Be warned this place is so so bad, one of the worst places in New Zealand ever had to stay in, forced to stay as last minute due to our motorhome having a problem, never ever again and would rather stay on a park bench than stay at this health risk. Beware stay at your own peril.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

4/10 Poor

Vinay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
there was not hot water facility, staff advised that the gas cylinder was empty, which was not what we expected from the management.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view and bed was great but lots of broken and shabby furnishings. Cleaning staff sitting at entrance vaping.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean and had a lovely view. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Room was clean, I had to get coffee sachets and milk from the main reception fridge as they were not re-stocked. Having the convection cook top was very useful , we had a great breakfast. The one negative was that there were not enough electric sockets in the room by the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place , nice staff just brush up on your parking skills before arriving.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dr Deepak

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room offered was not as shown in the photos. I booked the room because the photos were good. When asked about the room as shown in photos. The owner of the hotel advised that he bought the hotel 1 month ago and he does not know why the front photos are in Expedia website. I dropped the key and left the room as it was dusty and not as expected. It is a mouldy room. It was a difficult decision to leave the room and run to find another hotel at 8 pm but it was not liveable so had to rush out. I donot know if Expedia will refund or not and also it’s difficult to communicate with Expedia but the hotel owner told that he will let Expedia know to refund me. Hopeful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location and helpful service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025