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

A coastal landscape with a clear turquoise sea, a small boat, dense green forest, and a hilly terrain with some red foliage.

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

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

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

A balcony with a wooden railing, a view of a lake, and mountains in the background.

1. The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only

Wilson Bay

Anonymous traveler

$142 nightly

$163 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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.

2. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

$100 nightly

$116 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

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

3. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

$119 nightly

$140 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 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.

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

4. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Luciano

$38 nightly

$44 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

5. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Picton

Darren

$41 nightly

$47 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

6. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

$64 nightly

$75 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

7. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

$30 nightly

$35 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

8. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Prabodini

$53 nightly

$63 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

9. Edit Picton

Picton

vicki

$68 nightly

$78 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

10. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Jayde

$42 nightly

$49 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

11. Broadway Motel

Picton

Carl

$78 nightly

$90 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

12. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Willie

$77 nightly

$88 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

13. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

John

$74 nightly

$85 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

14. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Matt

$58 nightly

$67 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

15. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Katrina

$87 nightly

$100 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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.

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

16. Escape To Picton

Picton

Donna

$155 nightly

$181 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

17. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

$67 nightly

$78 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

18. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

$137 nightly

$159 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a house and mountains in the background.

A wood-burning stove with a fire burning inside, a wicker basket filled with firewood, and a red wall in the background.

A small, single-story house with a porch, blue-framed windows, and a wooden fence.

An interior with wooden beams and hanging lights.

19. Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Picton

Marlene

$27 nightly

$31 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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.

20. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Karl

$127 nightly

$148 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Duncan 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

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

$38 nightly

$44 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (222 reviews)

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton

$41 nightly

$47 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Duncan Bay?

The best area to stay in Duncan Bay is the one main area surrounding the bay itself. This area offers the most convenient access to the water and the Queen Charlotte Track.This central area is characterized by its direct proximity to the Duncan Bay jetty and the beginning of the Queen Charlotte Track. Most accommodations, including holiday homes and a lodge, are located among native bush with views of the bay. It's a small, tranquil area primarily focused on outdoor activities and relaxation.Couples seeking a peaceful retreat and direct access to nature find this area ideal. You can easily embark on walks along the Queen Charlotte Track from your doorstep or enjoy kayaking and swimming in the calm waters of the bay.

When is the best time to go to Duncan Bay?

The best time to go to Duncan Bay is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, ideal for outdoor activities.During this period, you can expect long daylight hours and average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). This makes it great for exploring the Queen Charlotte Track, kayaking in the bay, or simply relaxing on the beach. Many local tour operators also run their full schedule of boat tours and water taxis during these months.The shoulder seasons, particularly November and March, also offer pleasant weather with fewer crowds. Temperatures are slightly cooler, but still comfortable for hiking and water activities.

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 Duncan Bay.

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

Prices for hotels in Duncan 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 Duncan Bay hotels

1. The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only

2. Lochmara Lodge

3. The Portage Resort

4. The Boathouse Lodge

5. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

6. Top of the Town

7. Atlantis Backpackers

8. Picton Beachcomber Inn

9. Edit Picton

10. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

11. Broadway Motel

12. Harbour View Motel

13. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

14. Aldan Lodge Motel

15. Jasmine Court Motel

16. Escape To Picton

17. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

18. Sennen House

19. Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

20. Picton Waterfront Apartments

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Top Duncan 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 Duncan Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

AAA Marlin Motel

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