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The Boathouse Lodge

2.0 star property
Bayside hotel in Picton with free breakfast

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Free WiFi
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Reception
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

Map
9 Auckland St, Picton, Marlborough, 7220
  • Picton Foreshore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Picton Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Women only (Shared)

Quadruple Room, Women only (Shared)

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Triple share room

Triple share room

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Picton

At The Boathouse Lodge you'll be within steps of Picton Foreshore and Picton Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free self-service breakfast and free self-parking. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and a fireplace in the lobby. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Near this Picton hotel, you'll find Picton Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Picton Foreshore - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Picton Museum - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Picton Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waikawa Marina - 6 min drive - 4.3 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

Bayside hotel in Picton with free breakfast
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.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
The Boathouse Lodge offers 12 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. 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 on a daily basis.

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

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

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 parking available at The Boathouse Lodge?

Yep, The Boathouse Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 28 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boathouse Lodge on 29 Apr 2025 start from NZ$95.00, 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.

Does The Boathouse Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free self-service breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Boathouse Lodge?

No, The Boathouse Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Boathouse Lodge?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Boathouse Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Boathouse Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Freda

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

2/10 Terrible

Rochelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great team and really clean and tidy. A lot of seasonal workers staying and are up and down all night, cooking, running up and down the stairs, noisy, shiies spread all over hallway. We had our 2 children with us and we didn’t get any sleep at and the kids were frightened due to contact doors banging, to frightened to go to the toilet as there would be 4 or mite at a time altogether in thise areas. Possibly isn’t a place for families when seasonal workers are there as there was no respect for other customers nor children. We had to do 11 and a half hour trip to return home without any sleep at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeanette

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freindly owner. Quiet sleep. Close to town and ferry terminal. Hot showers.👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elle

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Calvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Nice place for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the ferry sailing
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

YVONNE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Karlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was loud
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marion

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

2/10 Terrible

Cornelis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was spotless room amazing ' but no chair in room or shampoo . The shared kitchen area was clean plenty of breakfast to use ' but the noise from the train is tough to take even for me a heavy sleeper. The property was used by about 12 or more islanders who sadly did shift work so at 2.00 in the morning they are awake cooking talking far to noisy & would think it might make female clients feel un safe when using toilets showers .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhawna

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joycelyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was on . didn't have a long enough stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

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

ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed. Just a pity that one of the girls that was in the room snored all night. Not much the owners can do about that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025