Harbour View Motel

4.5 star property

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Panoramic Studio, Sea View
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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30 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7250
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Foreshore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Studio, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Sea view

Sea View Deluxe Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Mountain view

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Sea view

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Sea view

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About this property

Harbour View Motel

Motel with free parking, near Picton Ferry Terminal
Along with laundry facilities, this motel has express check-in and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Harbour View Motel offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and safes. 36-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Harbour View Motel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Picton Harbour. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Picton Harbour and 13 minutes by foot from 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.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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: 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property 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 special check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
Harbour View Picton
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Harbour View Motel Picton Hotel Picton
Harbour View Motel Picton
Harbour View Motel Motel Picton

Harbour View Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1010 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Views come 2nd to none
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice views from the rooms. Was dated and could do with a refresh. Parking is difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views & handy to town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room; Accomodating Staff; Wonderful View
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family and small children
View of the harbour is great. Room is spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large comfortable room with modern bathroom. Deck with a view over the marina was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay in Picton. beautiful harbor view and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were unit 2, the sliding door to the bathroom was very difficult to open/close as it did not slide at all on the track. The black couch needs better upholstery/repairs. The water pressure in shower was very weak
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very large two-bedroom apartment. We were very comfortable here and we enjoyed the view of the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a bit tight but street parking is available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darvesh

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

8/10 Good

Diane

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

Nice obstructed views of harbour

Good location, walk to town. room on second floor had obstructed views of harbour, could watch Wellington ferry come and go. On balcony. Good cooking facilities the electric frypan was a bonus. Bed very very soft. Great towels. No recycle bin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will stay again 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Murray

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly helpful service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lady recommended we go to the Makana Chocolate Factory which we did
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay, despite getting in really late due to a cancelled ferry. Staff were nice, the bed was so comfy and the views over the harbour and town were amazing. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the Harbour. Close to town. Very convenient. Would recommend to other travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

carol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amberlea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location and the view of the harbour was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gurjot

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025