Harbour View Motel

4.5 star property

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A terrace with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a cruise ship in the background.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a prominent building labeled "EDWIN FOX".
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A two-story hotel with a balcony and a sign indicating it is the Harbour View Motel.
A marina with boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

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, Edwin Fox Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Studio, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sea View Deluxe Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Harbour View Motel

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 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 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. 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 (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • 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 7 minutes by foot from Picton War Memorial
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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

Property class

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
Harbour View Motel Motel
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. 656 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and close to town!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious rooms and very comfortable beds. Nice light in the rooms and views out to the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and the views were stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with a balcony overlooking the ocean. Very quiet and friendly staff, easy walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great morning view of the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Warren

Lovely view of harbour, only a few minutes walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, very nice staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay the night as we were passing through the town. Comfortable beds, a couple of minutes to the town centre and a lovely view from the unit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, lovely view, close to harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The view from the room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet,great view of the harbour from our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Great everying
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient great place to stay- clean quiet comfy good amenities, nice balcony with a view of the Harbour and mountains. I recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

N Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are comfortable and well equipped (even had ice cubes in the freezer and a carafe of cold water) Venue is close to town. Staff lovely and in refurb mode at the moment. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Harbour view over the quieter Marina rather than the Ferries. Walkable from Railway Station/ Ferry Terminal. Small pretty town but everything you need is available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and cozy with good views out to the water. Only negative was the shower. Very low pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, decent kitchen. Good bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fiona

Vert large room with delightful views, close to the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Disliked: Amenities
Room needed to be updated. Close to harbor which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the marina and harbour entrance from the balcony. We had the 2 bedroom unit which was very spacious. Bedrooms were downstairs. Slightly dated furniture and bathroom but all clean and working. Easy 5 minute walk into the main town. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with a stunning view of the harbour and a lovely comfortable clean room. Lovely to have a balcony to sit out on and enjoy the views. Parking was a little tight, but I wouldn’t let that put me off staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hongyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful panorama view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026