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The Boathouse Lodge

2.0 star property
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A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.
A reception desk with a wooden top and blue edge, a clock on the wall, and a painting of a boat.
A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various kitchen utensils on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.
A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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9 Auckland St, Picton, Marlborough, 7220
  • Place, Picton Foreshore
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edwin Fox Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of a landscape, and a door.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

A bunk bed room with a bicycle, a window with a view of plants, and a door with a key.

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A room with bunk beds, a desk with a bicycle, and a bed with a blue patterned bedspread.

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple share room

A bedroom with a bunk bed, a single bed with patterned bedding, a small plant on a shelf, and a ceiling light fixture.

Triple share room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Women only (Shared)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ladder, a shelf, and a mirror.

Quadruple Room, Women only (Shared)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Men only

A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.

Quadruple Room, Men only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Boathouse Lodge

Along with a microwave in a common area, this hotel has a refrigerator in a common area and tour/ticket assistance. Free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a lobby fireplace. Change of towels is available on request.
The Boathouse Lodge offers 12 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Boathouse Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Picton Foreshore. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free self-serve breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include locker space, a lobby fireplace, and TV in a common area
  • Steps from Picton Foreshore and Picton Museum
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The Boathouse Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a fireplace in the lobby, and a microwave in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Picton hotel.

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
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 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. 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.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

The Boathouse Lodge Hotel
The Boathouse Lodge Picton
The Boathouse Lodge Hotel Picton

The Boathouse Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 213 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celestine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, clean rooms, breakfast option good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Clean room, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was close to the Main Street of Picton and the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found it clean and pleasant environment. Staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and facilities. Perfect for those coming in by train and roght acrosd the street from the ferry shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice communal area and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a one night stay over. Convenient near to ferry and shops is all walking distance. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Good location and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money but what made it excellent were the staff and their friendliness.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and easy to book and brilliant for getting the late ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for train & ferry in the heart of this quaint town. We are a retired couple and felt very comfortable in these accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and and cheerful. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. Only 3 mins from ferry terminal. Appreciated the free self-serve breakfast, and fully equipped communal kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and awesome spot. Lovely owners and cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynnette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ngaire

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very tidy, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean , good location nice kitchen free brekkie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay highly recommended especially TA riders, bikes are allowed inside underneath the bunks epic kitchen seating and outdoor area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , great shared room and toilets and showers Great place to meet people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guest house neuve et friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what was needed getting off the Ferry and preparing our South Island adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026