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

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

1. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

$113 nightly

$130 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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.

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

2. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

$153 nightly

$176 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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 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.

3. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Spencer

$48 nightly

$57 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

4. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

John

$65 nightly

$75 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

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

5. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Kathy

$40 nightly

$46 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

6. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

$47 nightly

$54 total

Aug 26 - Aug 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 compact kitchen with a built-in stove, microwave, and refrigerator, a black leather sofa, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

7. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Ani

$57 nightly

$66 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

8. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

$68 nightly

$79 total

Sep 9 - Sep 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 hotel room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Broadway Motel

Picton

Carl

$72 nightly

$83 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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.

10. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Yuuma

$74 nightly

$85 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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.

11. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

$53 nightly

$62 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of a harbor and mountains.

12. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Glen

$113 nightly

$132 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 marina with boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

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.

13. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Marc

$70 nightly

$81 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

14. Edit Picton

Picton

Jessica

$97 nightly

$112 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

A narrow corridor with a wooden fence on one side and a white door on the other. There is a small table and chairs in the center, and a potted plant with pink flowers at the end of the corridor.

15. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

$63 nightly

$74 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

16. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Matt

$56 nightly

$66 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

17. Escape To Picton

Picton

Donna

$167 nightly

$194 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 treehouse with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest, connected by a wooden staircase.

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

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

18. Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove

Sandra

$126 nightly

$147 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

19. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

$144 nightly

$167 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 two-story house with a blue exterior and white trim, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

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.

20. The Gables B&B

Picton

Margaret

$142 nightly

$167 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Mills Bay Hotel Reviews

Jasmine Court Motel

8/10 Good

"We did tell them that the shower door was faulty. Otherwise good"

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place grea views comfy and clean rooms and spacious"

Edit Picton

8/10 Good

"It was within walking distance to good food and drinks and the Interislander terminal"

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The room clean, bed comfy. The staff very helpful making sure we have extra things in room. Balcony and stairs very stable and safe"

Broadway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"This is good enough keep up the good work team"

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great experience with this motel. Communication was very good and they were very accommodating with a date change due to ferry cancelation. Nice clean unit with stunning harbour views. Highly recommended."

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"So easy to understand, everything laid out as explained. Definitely 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

3a Nelson Square Picton

$31 nightly

$36 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (384 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

$33 nightly

$38 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

$40 nightly

$46 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (219 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 Picton Beachcomber Inn and The Boathouse Lodge. 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?

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What's it like staying in Mills Bay?

Visitors are sure to enjoy all that Mills Bay has to offer. There are 191 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 Mabel Island and Waikawa Marina 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. Lochmara Lodge

2. The Portage Resort

3. Picton Beachcomber Inn

4. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

5. The Boathouse Lodge

6. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

7. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

8. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

9. Broadway Motel

10. Jasmine Court Motel

11. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

12. Picton Waterfront Apartments

13. Harbour View Motel

14. Edit Picton

15. Top of the Town

16. Aldan Lodge Motel

17. Escape To Picton

18. Punga Cove Resort

19. Sennen House

20. The Gables B&B

Top Mills Bay Hotel Reviews

Jasmine Court Motel

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Edit Picton

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Broadway Motel

Harbour View Motel

The Boathouse Lodge

St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight

Aldan Lodge Motel

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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