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

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple houses, a beach, and lush greenery.

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.

1. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

$132 nightly

$153 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, leading towards a body of water with hills in the background.

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

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

2. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

$98 nightly

$115 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A marina with boats docked at wooden piers, surrounded by mountains.

3. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

John

$79 nightly

$91 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.

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

4. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Lindsay

$37 nightly

$43 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

5. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Prabodini

$56 nightly

$65 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a sofa with a cushion and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

6. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

$42 nightly

$49 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

7. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

$70 nightly

$81 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 hotel with a 'EVOLVE' sign, a parking area, and a street view at night.

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

8. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Jayde

$46 nightly

$54 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bar area with a neon sign reading "THE BOATSHED," bar stools, a bar counter, and a selection of bottles on shelves.

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

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

9. Edit Picton

Picton

Jessica

$56 nightly

$65 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel 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.

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

10. Broadway Motel

Picton

Carl

$69 nightly

$80 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

11. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Willie

$72 nightly

$83 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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 hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a framed cityscape picture on the wall.

12. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Katrina

$88 nightly

$101 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A clear view of a coastal area with a dock extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by dense green hills.

A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a window, and a picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and large windows.

A room with a round table and three wooden stools, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a tree and a blue bench outside.

13. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

$51 nightly

$60 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A view of a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

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

14. Escape To Picton

Picton

Donna

$163 nightly

$189 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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.

15. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

$61 nightly

$72 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 marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a large white structure with a flat roof.

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

16. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Matt

$57 nightly

$66 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of a marina, boats, and a hilly landscape.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large mirror, and a view of the sea.

A table with a bottle of champagne, a glass, and food items including cheese and grapes, overlooking a marina and a town with hills in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

17. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Lee

$119 nightly

$140 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 wooden deck with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a blue umbrella.

18. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

$138 nightly

$161 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A front door with a sign reading "The Gables," a life preserver hanging on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace.

A room with a beige armchair, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a vase with flowers, and a blue and white patterned vase on the floor.

Two armchairs with patterned cushions, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a window with stained glass panes.

19. The Gables B&B

Picton

Margaret

$138 nightly

$160 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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.

20. Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove

Sandra

$135 nightly

$156 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Mills Bay Hotel Reviews

Jasmine Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place with parking and shops very close"

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"

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The property was located approximately 200metres from bars and restaurants and was on the main road to the picton ferries. We had a fabulous view of the harbour and marina. Parking wasn’t an issue. Will stay here again"

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Close Proximity from the Ferry Terminal, and short amble in to Picton Shopping Centre ~ Welcoming/Engaging Staff; Affordable/Essential only Accommodation, but catering for all one could ever need ~ Would not hesitate to stay again ..."

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."

Aldan Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

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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."

Relax and Enjoy - Waterfront Bach in Ngakuta Bay

8/10 Good

"Lovely sunny property; even in the middle of winter! Plenty of space to hang out and play games. Had fun with the dinghy too. One kayak is a kids one too small for our smallish adult; didn’t discover that till we’d carried it all the way down to the water LOL. Thanks for a lovely stay!"

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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

$27 nightly

$31 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (384 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

$31 nightly

$37 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

$37 nightly

$43 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (220 reviews)

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)

The Villa - Hostel

34 Auckland St. Picton

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8.2/10 Very Good! (89 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Mills Bay?

Located 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from the heart of Mills Bay, Harbour View Motel is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Edit Picton and Picton Beachcomber Inn. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Mills Bay.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Mills Bay has to offer?

Relax and Enjoy - Waterfront Bach in Ngakuta Bay: This vacation home rental outside of Mills Bay is located by the ocean and has a patio, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Mills Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mills Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Mills Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Mills Bay?

For more details about updating your trip to Mills Bay or cancelling it, click here.

What's it like staying in Mills Bay?

Visitors are sure to enjoy all that Mills Bay has to offer. There are 193 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Mills Bay.

What should I see while I'm in Mills Bay?

A favorite place to visit is Kenepuru Sounds. You'll also find Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Mills Bay guide.

What's the weather like in Mills Bay?

The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 47°F. Average annual precipitation for Mills Bay is 61 inches.

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Our top choices for Mills Bay hotels

1. The Portage Resort

2. Lochmara Lodge

3. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

4. The Boathouse Lodge

5. Picton Beachcomber Inn

6. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

7. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

8. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

9. Edit Picton

10. Broadway Motel

11. Harbour View Motel

12. Jasmine Court Motel

13. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

14. Escape To Picton

15. Top of the Town

16. Aldan Lodge Motel

17. Picton Waterfront Apartments

18. Sennen House

19. The Gables B&B

20. Punga Cove Resort

Top Mills Bay Hotel Reviews

Jasmine Court Motel

Harbour View Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Beachcomber Inn

The Boathouse Lodge

St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight

Aldan Lodge Motel

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Relax and Enjoy - Waterfront Bach in Ngakuta Bay

More cheap stays in Mills Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

AAA Marlin Motel

The Villa - Hostel

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