Top 10 Hotels in Shakespeare Bay (from $31) 2026 - Competitive Prices

Upfront pricing
Our total price for your stay includes taxes and fees
Treat yourself
Save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide with Member Prices
Learn about One Key
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Go beyond your typical stay in Shakespeare Bay

Pet friendly

Apartment

Condo

Hot tub

Pool

Cottage

Family friendly

Waterpark

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Shakespeare Bay hotels

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

1. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Willie

$80 nightly

$92 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 room with a large bed, a chair, a potted plant, a nightstand, and a view of a marina and mountains.

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

2. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Prabodini

$53 nightly

$62 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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.

3. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Katrina

$86 nightly

$99 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

4. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Luciano

$37 nightly

$44 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

5. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Jayde

$59 nightly

$69 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

6. Edit Picton

Picton

vicki

$99 nightly

$114 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

7. Broadway Motel

Picton

Peter

$97 nightly

$112 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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 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.

8. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

$69 nightly

$80 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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.

9. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

$136 nightly

$158 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 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.

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

10. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

$40 nightly

$47 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

11. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

John

$98 nightly

$112 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

12. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Karl

$142 nightly

$166 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

13. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

$99 nightly

$115 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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.

14. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Colin

$59 nightly

$69 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

Two people sitting on wooden stools on an outdoor patio with a view of trees and a building in the background.

15. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Picton

Darren

$41 nightly

$47 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

16. Escape To Picton

Picton

Donna

$158 nightly

$183 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A kitchen with a person cooking, a window with a painting, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

17. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

$30 nightly

$35 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

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

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

18. The Gables B&B

Picton

Margaret

$126 nightly

$147 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

19. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

$74 nightly

$87 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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.

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 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.

20. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

$136 nightly

$157 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

View all properties

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Top Shakespeare Bay Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and great professional staff. Located close to the centre. Excellent restaurant with good value food menus."

Scenic Hotel Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"The room on the top floor was nice and roomy with a very good fridge and smart TV. The bathroom was quite small but it was clean and modern and the shower was power. The only complaint I have is that the bed was quite old and not the most comfortable. The receptionist was great and we enjoyed some banter with her when we checked in. Friendly staff with a sense of humor are always appreciated."

Jasmine Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent motel in a quiet but very convenient position to town ."

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very close to the ferry terminal & marina. Clean room, comfortable beds, awesome kitchenette, parking is right in front (we stayed in ground floor unit). Will definitely stay here again in the future."

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice spot and comfortable rooms. Everything is within comfortable walking distance. We were very well looked after and would definitely stay again when we are next through."

Aldan Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, very handy location"

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"

More cheap stays in Shakespeare Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

$27 nightly

$31 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (384 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

$30 nightly

$35 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

$37 nightly

$44 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (224 reviews)

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton

$41 nightly

$47 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

78 Grove Road Blenheim

$43 nightly

$50 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough

Get rates

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Shakespeare Bay?

The best area to stay in Shakespeare Bay is within the private, gated community that encompasses the bay itself, offering exclusive access and amenities.This community is characterized by its expansive private properties, many with direct waterfront access and stunning views of the Marlborough Sounds. The area is designed for privacy and tranquility, with well-maintained roads and walking paths leading to secluded beaches and viewpoints. It's a place where you'll find luxury hotels and a focus on natural beauty.Couples seeking a romantic and secluded getaway will find this area ideal. The privacy of the properties, coupled with the natural surroundings, creates a ideal setting for relaxation. Enjoy private beach access, kayaking in the calm waters, or simply unwinding with the scenic backdrop of the Sounds.For families, the private community offers a secure and peaceful environment. Children can enjoy exploring the gentle beaches and nature trails, while parents appreciate the quiet surroundings and the opportunity for quality family time away from crowds.

When is the best time to go to Shakespeare Bay?

The best time to visit Shakespeare Bay is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is consistently warm and sunny, making it ideal for outdoor activities and enjoying the natural surroundings.During this period, you'll find the bay's waters calm and inviting, great for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The walking tracks through the surrounding native bush are also more pleasant to explore, leading to scenic viewpoints over the Marlborough Sounds. This time of year is particularly suited for couples looking for a romantic getaway with plenty of opportunities for water-based activities and relaxed strolls.Should you prefer a quieter experience with pleasant temperatures, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are also excellent choices. The weather remains mild, and the bay is less crowded, offering a more tranquil setting for those who enjoy hiking and wildlife spotting.

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 Shakespeare Bay.

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

Prices for hotels in Shakespeare 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.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Robin Hood Bay Vacation Rentals

Book Hotels in Shakespeare Bay on Expedia.co.nz

Find hotels in Shakespeare Bay from $31

Upfront pricing

Treat yourself

Be picky

Go beyond your typical stay in Shakespeare Bay

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Shakespeare Bay hotels

1. Harbour View Motel

2. Picton Beachcomber Inn

3. Jasmine Court Motel

4. The Boathouse Lodge

5. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

6. Edit Picton

7. Broadway Motel

8. Top of the Town

9. Sennen House

10. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

11. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

12. Picton Waterfront Apartments

13. Lochmara Lodge

14. Aldan Lodge Motel

15. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16. Escape To Picton

17. Atlantis Backpackers

18. The Gables B&B

19. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

20. The Portage Resort

Top Shakespeare Bay Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Scenic Hotel Marlborough

Jasmine Court Motel

Picton Beachcomber Inn

The Boathouse Lodge

Aldan Lodge Motel

Edit Picton

Harbour View Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

More cheap stays in Shakespeare Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Go further with the Expedia app