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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.

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

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.

1. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

$138 nightly

$159 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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.

2. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

Woody

$104 nightly

$119 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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 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.

3. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

$100 nightly

$116 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

4. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

$42 nightly

$49 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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.

5. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Graham

$89 nightly

$104 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 compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.

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.

6. Broadway Motel

Picton

Bonita

$88 nightly

$102 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 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.

7. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

$41 nightly

$48 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A room with bunk beds, a desk with a bicycle, and a bed with a blue patterned bedspread.

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

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

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.

8. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Luciano

$43 nightly

$51 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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.

9. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Elizabeth

$90 nightly

$104 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel kettle, and a window with blinds.

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

10. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Margaret

$76 nightly

$89 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

11. Edit Picton

Picton

Santoshni

$61 nightly

$70 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

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

12. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

$30 nightly

$36 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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 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.

13. Top of the Town

Picton

Peter

$70 nightly

$81 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, candles, and a view of the outdoors.

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

14. Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove

Sean

$189 nightly

$217 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

15. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Kathleen

$66 nightly

$77 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

16. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

$76 nightly

$88 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

17. The Gables B&B

Picton

Margaret

$130 nightly

$152 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a coastal area with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by lush greenery and a few buildings.

A hot tub with a wooden frame, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a view of a lush green landscape.

A living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a view of a tropical landscape through a glass door.

18. Furneaux Lodge

Endeavour Inlet

martine

$265 nightly

$307 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

19. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Beau

$194 nightly

$224 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

20. Escape To Picton

Picton

Andrew

$163 nightly

$189 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Waitaria Bay Hotel Reviews

Top of the Town

10/10 Excellent

"We received a very warm welcome from our host and nothing was too much trouble"

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Ideal for one night, helpful staff, convenient to shops and restaurants."

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Location is absolutely perfect, walk on walk off ferry, no car needed. Shopping, restaurants, bars right at your door!!"

Jasmine Court Motel

8/10 Good

"A clean, easily accessible motel in the centre of Picton. You are within walking distance of shops and restaurants and it is very easy to get to the Port from here. Strongly recommend"

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

8/10 Good

"Only one comment. I left very early. Found I could not get into the kitchen to get my food from the fridge as the doors were locked. Wasnt aware that that would happen."

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great and accomodating. We arrived"

Broadway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the easy check in"

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Really cosy, clean and safe in my experience. I lived the white and blue. The kitchen and lounge felt homely. Close to the ferry, Thai restaurant, theatre, mini golf. . . A beautiful, rejuvenating place."

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed in the property for a few hours as our late ferry was delayed but we were very impressed with the property and wished we could have made more use of it!"

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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

$27 nightly

$31 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (386 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

$30 nightly

$36 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton

$41 nightly

$47 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

$43 nightly

$51 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough

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8.8/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)

AAA Marlin Motel

33 Devon Street Picton

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8.6/10 Excellent! (312 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Waitaria Bay?

The best time to go to Waitaria Bay is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warmest and most suitable for outdoor activities.During this period, you can expect long, sunny days with average temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68-77°F). This is ideal for enjoying the bay's natural beauty, including kayaking, swimming, and exploring the walking trails. Families and couples will find this time great for water-based recreation and relaxing on the beaches.The shoulder seasons, particularly November and March, also offer pleasant weather with fewer crowds, which can be appealing for those seeking a more tranquil experience.

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 Waitaria Bay.

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

Prices for hotels in Waitaria 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 Waitaria Bay hotels

1. The Portage Resort

2. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3. Lochmara Lodge

4. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

5. Picton Beachcomber Inn

6. Broadway Motel

7. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

8. The Boathouse Lodge

9. Harbour View Motel

10. Jasmine Court Motel

11. Edit Picton

12. Atlantis Backpackers

13. Top of the Town

14. Punga Cove Resort

15. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

16. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

17. The Gables B&B

18. Furneaux Lodge

19. Picton Waterfront Apartments

20. Escape To Picton

Top Waitaria Bay Hotel Reviews

Top of the Town

Edit Picton

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Jasmine Court Motel

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Broadway Motel

The Boathouse Lodge

Harbour View Motel

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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

AAA Marlin Motel

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