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A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

A beach with a wooden walkway leading to a small structure, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and an exit door leading to a balcony.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, candles, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove

Sandra

$127 nightly

$147 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of a turquoise sea and green hills.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view of a lake and mountains, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring wooden tables and chairs, wine glasses, and menus.

A modern house with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake.

2. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

$122 nightly

$143 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A tropical resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A neatly made bed with a blue and white striped bedspread, two pillows, and two folded towels. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall above the bed.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and mountains, and hanging lanterns.

3. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

$100 nightly

$116 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.

A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various kitchen utensils on the wall.

A reception desk with a wooden top and blue edge, a clock on the wall, and a painting of a boat.

A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

4. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Luciano

$37 nightly

$43 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden table with two wine glasses, a blue chair, and a view of a lake with boats and greenery in the background.

A reception building with a sign, a car parked in front, and a lake with boats in the background.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two white pillows, and a striped pillow. There are two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn in front, set against a backdrop of hills and a starry night sky.

5. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

John

$79 nightly

$91 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.

A white RV with a blue stripe, a small potted plant on the ground, and a window reflecting a building and trees.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

6. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Picton

Darren

$41 nightly

$47 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina and mountains.

A dining table with a view of a marina and boats, set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

A hotel with a view of a marina, a grassy lawn, and a parking area.

A marina with boats, a grassy area, and a building with balconies.

7. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Prabodini

$55 nightly

$64 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A room with a green wall, a map, and a cat sitting by the door.

8. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

$30 nightly

$35 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of a marina, a wooden table, two chairs, and a sofa.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, black and white tables, and chairs. Large windows offer views of the outside.

A room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea and hills.

9. Edit Picton

Picton

vicki

$68 nightly

$78 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A terrace with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a cruise ship in the background.

A two-story hotel with a balcony and a sign indicating it is the Harbour View Motel.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a prominent building labeled "EDWIN FOX".

10. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Willie

$68 nightly

$78 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a rooftop patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the city and mountains at night.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small dining table, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, microwave, and refrigerator, a black leather sofa, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A well-maintained outdoor area with a paved walkway, green lawn, and various potted plants.

11. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Jayde

$42 nightly

$49 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.

A residential street with a modern house, a concrete pathway, and a large tree.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a standing fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a white microwave, a television mounted on the wall, and a bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread.

12. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

$64 nightly

$75 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a street and mountains.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.

13. Broadway Motel

Picton

Carl

$78 nightly

$90 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A lakeside park with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of boats on the water.

A lush lemon tree with numerous ripe lemons, surrounded by a well-maintained garden.

A marina with multiple boats, a parking lot, and a residential area with houses and greenery.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a grassy area with a palm tree.

14. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

$66 nightly

$77 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.

A modern building with large windows, a paved walkway, and potted plants.

A compact living space with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a window, and a radiator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a door, and a small trash bin.

15. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Matt

$54 nightly

$64 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A small, single-story building with a covered porch and a door leading inside.

A gravel driveway leading to a building with a small attached garage.

A small, single-story mobile home with a white exterior and blue trim, a front door, a window, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A room with a bed, a window, a sliding door to an outdoor area, and a trash bin.

16. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

$42 nightly

$49 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A room with a dining table set for four, a television, a cabinet, a sofa, and a chair.

A large white building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding gravel path.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a kettle.

17. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

$137 nightly

$159 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a phone. There are bottles on shelves and a window with curtains.

A boutique hotel with a sign reading "Escape to Picton." It features a balcony with a railing, multiple windows, and a small outdoor seating area.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a white sofa, a wooden chair with a blue throw, and a small table with books.

18. Escape To Picton

Picton

Donna

$155 nightly

$181 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel kettle, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dining table, and two black chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

19. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Katrina

$87 nightly

$100 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A modern wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

A group of people by a riverbank, some holding buckets, possibly collecting water or debris.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a window with a view of a dock and mountains, and shelves with kitchenware.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are two large mirrors on the walls and a small side table with a vase of flowers.

20. The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only

Wilson Bay

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$142 nightly

$163 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Big Bay Hotel Reviews

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The lodge is near to the port place is good nice and clean. Overall excellent 👌"

Aldan Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, very handy location"

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location & parking. Spotless & spacious room."

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place to stay. Veiws were amazing from our room. Reception staff were brilliant and very helpful."

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, good size room, balcony with Harbour view."

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"in the centre of picton town was quiet, affordable and clean"

St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight

10/10 Excellent

"What a stunning location! The peaceful, remote setting made it so easy to switch off, relax, and reconnect with nature. We loved the fireplace, and the fact that it's dog-friendly made our stay even more special."

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"Great communication before my stay, as I was arriving late. Instructions were left, and there were signs up the next morning allowing me to leave happily. I would stay again."

Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay thanks"

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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

$27 nightly

$31 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (384 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

$30 nightly

$35 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

$37 nightly

$43 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (222 reviews)

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton

$41 nightly

$47 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough

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AAA Marlin Motel

33 Devon Street Picton

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8.6/10 Excellent! (312 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Big Bay?

The best area to stay in Big Bay is right along the main stretch of waterfront, particularly near the Big Bay Wharf.This central area offers direct access to the beach and the main activities of Big Bay. You'll find accommodations that often provide ocean views and easy access to the walking paths that trace the coastline. The general layout is linear, following the curve of the bay, with most services and dining options concentrated within a short walk of the wharf.Couples often find this area ideal for a relaxing and scenic getaway. The proximity to the water allows for leisurely strolls along the beach, and many accommodations offer private balconies great for enjoying the coastal scenery. The convenience of having dining options and boat tours nearby makes for an easy and enjoyable stay.Families also appreciate staying close to the Big Bay Wharf. The calm waters of the bay are suitable for swimming and paddleboarding, and the beach offers plenty of space for children to play.

When is the best time to go to Big Bay?

The best time to go to Big Bay is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, superb for enjoying all the outdoor activities.During this period, you can expect long daylight hours, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). This is ideal for couples looking to explore the Marlborough Sounds, go kayaking, or simply relax on the beach. The calm waters are particularly inviting for swimming and paddleboarding.Shoulder seasons, like spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), also offer pleasant weather with fewer crowds. Temperatures are milder, typically between 15°C and 20°C (59°F to 68°F), which is suitable for travelers who prefer hiking or cycling the Queen Charlotte Track. These seasons provide a more tranquil experience, often with stunning scenery as the landscape changes.For those interested in marine wildlife, the spring months are particularly good for spotting dolphins and various seabirds as they become more active.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Big Bay.

How much is the nightly rate at a Big Bay hotel?

Prices for hotels in Big Bay often vary, but you can find a great deal from $31 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Big Bay hotels

1. Punga Cove Resort

2. The Portage Resort

3. Lochmara Lodge

4. The Boathouse Lodge

5. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

6. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

7. Picton Beachcomber Inn

8. Atlantis Backpackers

9. Edit Picton

10. Harbour View Motel

11. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

12. Top of the Town

13. Broadway Motel

14. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

15. Aldan Lodge Motel

16. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

17. Sennen House

18. Escape To Picton

19. Jasmine Court Motel

20. The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only

Top Big Bay Hotel Reviews

The Boathouse Lodge

Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Edit Picton

Harbour View Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

More cheap stays in Big Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

AAA Marlin Motel

Hotels in Big Bay with star-rating

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