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The Boathouse Lodge

2.0 star property
Bayside hotel in Picton with free breakfast

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel stove, coffee machine, and toaster.
Relax in a serene outdoor seating area surrounded by lush greenery and a beautiful lawn.
Cozy retreat with a central bed and two bunk beds, perfect for families or groups.
Staircase leads to an upper level, flanked by a sofa and a potted plant.
Enjoy a mountain view from the comfort of this spacious room, featuring a large window, flat-screen TV, and cozy seating area.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug

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Room options

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

Cozy dormitory room with a bunk bed and single bed, featuring a ladder for easy access.

Quadruple Room, Women only (Shared)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Simple, functional bedroom with a single bed and a minimalist aesthetic.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Deck/patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Triple share room

Cozy retreat with a single bed, bunk bed, and a shelf with a plant.

Triple share room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Cozy retreat with a single bed, mountain view, and simple design.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

Cozy retreat with a bunk bed arrangement, small window offering a view of the outdoors, and a bench.

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Cozy bedroom with a bunk bed and single bed, featuring a simple design and a small table with chair.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
9 Auckland St, Picton, Marlborough, 7220

What's nearby

  • Picton Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Picton Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edwin Fox - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse Lodge

Hotel near Picton Ferry Terminal
The Boathouse Lodge provides amenities, such as free self-service breakfast and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at The Boathouse Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and toilet paper
  • Decks/patios, communal kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

Languages

English

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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 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

  • Shared 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, debit cards and cash
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boathouse Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boathouse Lodge?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boathouse Lodge on 8 Aug 2025 start from NZ$83.64, 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 The Boathouse Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boathouse Lodge?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Boathouse Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Boathouse Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Picton Foreshore and Picton Ferry Terminal. Picton Museum and Picton War Memorial are just steps away.

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The Boathouse Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, well kept and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Nice place for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and comfortable and host was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and tidy. And was able to sleep 5 comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Boathouse. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners lovely . Really clean .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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

8/10 Good

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was very reasonable & a very convenient location for getting the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kory

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

Home away from home

Clean and tidy, a home away from home atmosphere. Very convenient location near the waterfront, and ferry port.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keiron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and very close to both ferry terminal s
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the ferry sailing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just across from the foreshore Breakfast supplied and coffee Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicky was more then lovely, a perfect host! Perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and tidy. Good for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated , painted , relaxing vibe , great kitchen , coffee tea , toast . Close to town and Ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teofila

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

Affordable and pleasant accommodation in Picton!!!

Nicci she is very helpful, accommodating and nice person❤️and her daughter Caitlin kind and glad person❤️. I would Love to come back and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrille

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

The place to go

Amazing experience. Owner is very nice and take care you’re having the best time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Good value

Exceptional value for backpackers and people who want to travel cheaply. It was a pleasant environment, good kitchen facilities and the communal showers were hot and powerful. Position was perfect for travellers without car. Right next to train station and ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This started out as a great option - being woken up by people living in the house at 2am in the morning was unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was cold with no form of heating. There were no bedside tables or any furniture other than the bed. The curtains closed but the outside lights and street lights were so bright they lit up the room. The stairs into the bathroom were tricky.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanjiv

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were no heaters in room and it was bit cold in room for kids at night. It was noisy at night as we
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the note for late checkin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Overnighted here after arriving on the Wellington-Picton ferry around midnight. Parking and check-in were no problem despite the late hour and the room and facilities were adequate and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024