Harbour View Motel

4.5 star property

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Panoramic Studio, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
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Sea View Deluxe Studio | View from room

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, Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Studio, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Sea View Deluxe Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Panoramic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Panoramic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Harbour View Motel

Motel with free parking, near Picton Ferry Terminal
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 on-site.
Harbour View Motel offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Picton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Picton Harbour and 11 minutes on foot from Picton Ferry Terminal
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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room washing machine/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: 2:00 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 7:30 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
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.
  • Cots (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 per cent

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 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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. 680 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large comfortable room with modern bathroom. Deck with a view over the marina was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay in Picton. beautiful harbor view and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were unit 2, the sliding door to the bathroom was very difficult to open/close as it did not slide at all on the track. The black couch needs better upholstery/repairs. The water pressure in shower was very weak
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very large two-bedroom apartment. We were very comfortable here and we enjoyed the view of the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a bit tight but street parking is available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darvesh

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

8/10 Good

Diane

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

Nice obstructed views of harbour

Good location, walk to town. room on second floor had obstructed views of harbour, could watch Wellington ferry come and go. On balcony. Good cooking facilities the electric frypan was a bonus. Bed very very soft. Great towels. No recycle bin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will stay again 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Murray

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly helpful service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lady recommended we go to the Makana Chocolate Factory which we did
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay, despite getting in really late due to a cancelled ferry. Staff were nice, the bed was so comfy and the views over the harbour and town were amazing. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the Harbour. Close to town. Very convenient. Would recommend to other travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

carol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amberlea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location and the view of the harbour was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gurjot

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family
View wonderful bed wonderful except one electric blanket would not go. Welcome was great parking a bit tight but managed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Travelled with family
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