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

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a potted plant, a nightstand, and 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.

1. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Nicky

$59 nightly

$69 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

2. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Willie

$89 nightly

$103 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 bed, a sofa, a desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

3. Broadway Motel

Picton

Peter

$88 nightly

$101 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

4. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Katrina

$87 nightly

$100 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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.

5. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

Woody

$88 nightly

$102 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

Santoshni

$68 nightly

$79 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

7. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Luciano

$43 nightly

$50 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

8. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Kathleen

$63 nightly

$73 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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 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.

9. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Colin

$56 nightly

$66 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

10. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

$41 nightly

$48 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

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

11. Top of the Town

Picton

Peter

$70 nightly

$80 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

12. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

$116 nightly

$133 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

13. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

$30 nightly

$35 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 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.

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

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

14. The Gables B&B

Picton

Margaret

$125 nightly

$146 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

15. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

$75 nightly

$87 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

16. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Picton

Darren

$41 nightly

$47 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

17. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Beau

$193 nightly

$222 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

18. Sennen House

Picton

Lex

$137 nightly

$159 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

19. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

$42 nightly

$49 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 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.

20. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

$99 nightly

$115 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Maraetai Bay Hotel Reviews

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious room ,close to restaurants."

Top of the Town

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean, maybe a bit small for two people. On the other hand, the bathroom was huge and had everything one needed. The kitchenette had no separate sink, therefore cutlery and dishes had to be cleaned in the bathroom. Parking was free and the owner was really nice. A Tavern with great food is in walking distance, so no need to drive to a restaurant. Altogether, an appealing place to stay where guests get a good night sleep."

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

8/10 Good

"Good room for its price. Reception was nice and kind"

Jasmine Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

Aldan Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, very handy location"

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"

Lochmara Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"View from our room was excellent. Unsure where the spa was"

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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

$26 nightly

$30 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (385 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

$30 nightly

$35 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

78 Grove Road Blenheim

$40 nightly

$46 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton

$41 nightly

$47 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

$43 nightly

$50 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Maraetai Bay?

The best area to stay in Maraetai Bay is directly along the waterfront, particularly around Maraetai Bay Road, for its direct access to the sea and the Marlborough Sounds.This area is characterized by properties with stunning views of the bay and surrounding hills, offering a quiet and relaxing escape. Most accommodations here are holiday homes or boutique lodges, providing a sense of privacy and connection to nature. The main activities revolve around the water, with opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming right from your doorstep.Couples looking for a tranquil and scenic retreat will find this area ideal. The secluded nature of the bay, combined with the picturesque views, creates a peaceful setting for a romantic getaway. Many properties offer private decks or outdoor spaces superb for enjoying the sunset over the water.Travelers seeking a peaceful base for exploring the Marlborough Sounds will also appreciate staying in Maraetai Bay. Its location provides easy access to boat tours and water activities, allowing you to explore the intricate network of coves and islands.

When is the best time to go to Maraetai Bay?

The best time to visit Maraetai Bay is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, ideal for enjoying the Marlborough Sounds.During this period, the bay experiences its highest temperatures, typically ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit), with minimal rainfall. This makes it great for outdoor activities like swimming, kayaking, and hiking the coastal tracks. Many local tour operators also offer their full range of excursions during these peak months.For those looking for a slightly quieter experience with pleasant weather, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are also excellent choices. Temperatures are still mild, and the fewer crowds allow for a more peaceful appreciation of the natural beauty.

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 Maraetai Bay.

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

Prices for hotels in Maraetai Bay often vary, but you can find a great deal from $30 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 Maraetai Bay hotels

1. Picton Beachcomber Inn

2. Harbour View Motel

3. Broadway Motel

4. Jasmine Court Motel

5. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

6. Edit Picton

7. The Boathouse Lodge

8. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

9. Aldan Lodge Motel

10. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

11. Top of the Town

12. The Portage Resort

13. Atlantis Backpackers

14. The Gables B&B

15. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

16. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

17. Picton Waterfront Apartments

18. Sennen House

19. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

20. Lochmara Lodge

Top Maraetai Bay Hotel Reviews

Edit Picton

Top of the Town

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Jasmine Court Motel

Aldan Lodge Motel

St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Lochmara Lodge

More cheap stays in Maraetai Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

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