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The Portage Resort

4.5 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage, 7282
  • Place, Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Dryden Bay
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪107 min drive‬

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Weka Rooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Korimako Room

Korimako Room

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Korimako Two Bedroom

Korimako Two Bedroom

  • Bay view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Tui Terrace | Beach/ocean view

Tui Terrace

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Keruru Suites

Keruru Suites

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Korimako Sunroom

Korimako Sunroom

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Portage Resort

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free lodge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
The Portage Resort offers 41 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Portage Resort. During your stay, you'll be close to Waikawa Marina. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from Okiwa Bay and 21 mi (33.9 km) from Queen Charlotte Walkway
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Portage Resort. The lodge can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4.5-star Portage lodge is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Portage Resort Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Snapper Bar & Eatery - This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Portage Resort Restaurant
  • Snapper Bar & Eatery

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • 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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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
This property is accessible only by water taxi or helicopter. The property does not arrange transfers, guests must make their own arrangements to get to the property.

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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25 to 35 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 and debit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 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

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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The Portage Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 188 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

ivanka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff and cuisine!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, friendly staff, roomy accommodation. Great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, with great views, a lovely restaurant and good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great and the staff were really good…. What a location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely view, great food , warm and professional staff always ready to help
View from unit 25
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

AM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were cheerful and wanting to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms Great food Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, great views. The staff was fantastic and very helpful in making boat and hiking arrangements. Food was also quite good. Nice lounge area overlooking the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. The staff was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeske

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff and great dinner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food Have enjoy Ana liove the staff Own thing , building starting becoming older but still clean and fonctionnal :) Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were amazing and so so friendly and professional. Fantastic service at an amazing resort in the jewel of the Marlborough Sounds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location, wonderful staff and great value for money. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff across the board. Got a room upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stunning views and a great spot to unwind. But what truly sets this place apart is the incredible staff - friendly, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to make your stay special. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Staff & service
I think it needs a bit of TLC, but the staff were lovely and very helpful. Also I think the dinner menu needs improving, as there wasn’t a lot of choice. But overall it is in a beautiful location and would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As above staff amenities, restaurant,value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PANTIPA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and a lot of nature all around. We love our stay. We saw millions of stars at night all over the sky. It was so amazing. It is the best place for star glazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jakob kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Portage - the staff was super friendly, the food delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

Great stay!

Great location, good service, excellent food, and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gunter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view… didn’t have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning scenery, beautiful restaurant and bar, fabulous friendly staff. Rooms needs a upgrade but adequate. The rooms did not take advantage of the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shahnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in the Marlborough Sounds, the views were exceptional with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025