The Boathouse Lodge

Property class: 2
VIP Access

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Exterior
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Interior entrance
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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9 Auckland St, Picton, Marlborough, 7220
  • Place, Picton Foreshore
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪29 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Triple share room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room, Women only (Shared)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room, Men only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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About this property

The Boathouse Lodge

Along with a microwave in a common area, this hotel has a fridge in a common area and tour/ticket assistance. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception. Change of towels is available on request
The Boathouse Lodge offers 12 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Boathouse Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Picton Foreshore. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include locker space, a fireplace at reception and TV in a common area
  • Steps from Picton Foreshore and Picton Museum
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.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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 self 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • 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

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, 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. 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.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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

The Boathouse Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 202 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean lodge. Great location, we rolled our luggage from the ferry to the lodge. Cosy atmosphere, kids commented how much they loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anastacia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Easy checkin. Nice common spaces. Appreciated the breakfast included. Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent price for what was on offer, and the location. However
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen had everything you need to cook. Plenty of room for our cold items in the fridge
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Akisi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is more of a backpackers vibe. We booked a whole room for a family of 4 (it had 3 bunk beds and a queen bed). Continential breakfast is provided, abd while average , its not bad for budget accommodation. Edit picton is the other place we stayed that might be more suitable for families. This place wasnt bad either, probably lote suited to singles.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well done out. The owner was very friendly. Close to all amenities as well as the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Well equipped kitchen. Hot showers. Clean rooms. Real coffee too. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so fresh looking and very roomy, I love how easy check in and out is and appreciate the good facilities and shared living space. Love the views from the verandah. My second visit to The Boathpuse Lodge and another very pleasant comfortable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gauri

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rosa

Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for backpackers. Close to ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very well prsented
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms were acceptable. Kitchen was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maxwell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good location and budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean with good kitchen facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kosei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It had a really easy check in, was spacious, and had good views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge looks nicely refurbished,the double bed room was very nice,nearly no noise from the street.the tv room like a living room. Love it if required I would book it again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yatra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was basic but clean and a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025