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Harbour View Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Picton Ferry Terminal

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Enjoy boating and water activities in a serene marina setting surrounded by lush green hills.
Enjoy the marina views from this spacious outdoor space with a bathtub and seating for four.
Stunning marina views surround this waterfront property, offering access to a bustling commercial area and scenic hills.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and flat-screen TV, leading to a balcony with a marina view.
Hotel features a spacious balcony with a view of the surrounding area, large windows, and a flat roof.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Room options

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
  • 90 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Sea View Deluxe Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Studio, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
30 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7250

What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Picton Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edwin Fox - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Harbour View Motel

Motel near Picton Ferry Terminal
Consider a stay at Harbour View Motel and take advantage of a terrace, mini golf and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Harbour View Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to sound-insulated walls and room service. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 36-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Languages

English

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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 parking

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room washer/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 premium digital channels
  • IPod dock

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: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour View Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 11 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbour View Motel on 2 Aug 2025 start from NZ$108.9, including 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.

How much is parking at Harbour View Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbour View Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Harbour View Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Harbour View Motel located?

Located in the heart of Picton, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Picton Harbour and Picton Ferry Terminal. Picton War Memorial and Picton Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Harbour View Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 966 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the harbor from our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location that is convenient and with an awesome view of Picton Harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Great view and central
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property was excellent - views from the room were fantastic, and the room’s balcony provided a great spot to enjoy them. Staff were friendly and checkin and checkout were quick and easy. The room was clean, pleasant, and well equipped. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location. Other than that was just average. A cockroach was found in the kitchen closet...lacked of heating during winter is a big minus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view of the Harbour! Spacious and very comfortable room and easy walking distance to rail station, boat tours and the ferries.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view. We were just here for a brief stay prior to catching an early morning ferry but the bed was comfortable and the room was very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent clean property with great views. Linen is washed daily. large comfortable rooms. You will feel at home
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything worked well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Excellent Views

Only stayed one night but hotel had everything we needed and the views were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our harbor view from the balcony. Place was close to the city center. Only complaint is that the mattress needs to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Great overnight stay

Great over night stop before catching ferry to North island, easy walk to ferry terminal, accommodation was clean and spacious with a very helpful and polite owner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, beautiful view and although the units are dated they are really spacious and clean. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking a bit crowded and wifi kept dropping otherwise a nice stay for the night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Short drive from port. Lovely view from balcony
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a fancy property, but it had everything we needed including space. Our view was tremendous and the young lady that checked us in could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained and clean. We stayed one night before hiking the Queen Charlotte Track. It was an easy walk to the harbor to catch the water taxi. A good choice to make. I'd do it again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma and Jared

Liked: Cleanliness
The views amazing and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Don't be put off by the sloping driveway, the view over the harbour more than compensates. Very clean and well supploed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

Great view of harbour.

Couldnt be a better introduction to South Island. Great walk by Marina, restaurants and libations store across street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025