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Top of the Town

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Picton, near Picton Ferry Terminal

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In the heart of the city, Top of the Town offers a serene escape with a charming garden and inviting terrace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy express check-in for a seamless arrival.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Bedroom 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bedroom 3 | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bedroom 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly | Pet-friendly

Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room 2

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room 4*

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Bedroom 2

  • Sleeps 2

Bedroom 4 (the Sleepout) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
30 Wairau Road, Picton, Marlborough, 7221

What's nearby

  • Nelson Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Picton Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Picton Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Picton Foreshore - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SCOOZI! - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪T and O Takeaways - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Indulge Ice Cream Parlour - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Top of the Town

Guesthouse near Picton Ferry Terminal
Top of the Town provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Top of the Town boast comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Top Town B&B Picton
Top Town B&B
Top Town Picton
Top of the Town Picton
Top of the Town Guesthouse
Top of the Town Guesthouse Picton

Frequently asked questions

Is Top of the Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Top of the Town?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Top of the Town on Dec 25, 2025 start from $75.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Top of the Town?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the Town?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Top of the Town located?

Located in the heart of Picton, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nelson Square and Picton Ferry Terminal. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Picton Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Top of the Town Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome from Tracee, great room and amenities. The bed was so comfortable, lovely bathroom and wonderful to be able to sit outside. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tracee greeted us warmly and gave us some good advice for places to eat. The room was absolutely great, with a comfortable bed and a very good bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wry clean and bright room with corner windows Not much space to eat breakfast Hard mattress if this is your preference My partner got back pain after the night In general good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy stay

This was the coziest spot. The electric blankets made the bed so comfortable. And it’s an easy walk around town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

esfir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice clean convenient accommodation not far from main streets
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Friendly hosts. Great room with all the amenities we needed. Large towels. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatest stay ever! Wonderful hosts, comfortable and CLEAN! Tracee took great care of us! We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific place, friendly people, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and a great stay for myself and my dog.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable accommodation Host Tracee very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room tucked away and private with great facilities for my dog. Therewas a cold spell while i was there and the bathroom was pretty cold, but the shower was excellent. Host was great, there when needed. Close to food outleys and supermarket. Great night in with netflix and other digital services. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Great location. Friendly host, who extended tremendous hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice guesthouse

Tracee was super helpful and we were able to drop off luggage early so we could go explore. Nice guesthouse, decent sized room and bathroom. Bed made noise every time you moved but otherwise it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Room 3 was clean, well equipped, and perfect for our stay. Only a 10 minute walk to downtown which was very convenient. The host, Tracee, was absolutely fantastic and really goes above and beyond to make your stay the best. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in Picton.

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room had everything you could need . We had the pet friendly accommodation, only one available at the time of booking, we did not have a pet with us This would be perfect for anyone travelling with their dog We ate in the Irish pub twice for dinner , which was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and hosts. Ideal location for walking into Picton.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Amenities
We liked everything! The accommodations were excellent, the location was wonderful, and our owner/hostess, Tracee, could not have been nicer. We would highly recommend a stay at Top of the Town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Good access to the ferry terminal. A warm welcome from Tracee, nothing was too much trouble. A very clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great feel and relaxing space
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it at Top of Town. Tracee was very welcoming and the bedroom and ensuite very, very, very comfortable. Spotlessly clean with good hot drink selection. Tracee was very helpful in every way. There was no option for breakfast but many choices in short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a walk into town and access to the Wellington ferry if you need to load your car
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night in Picton

We were greeted warmly, and the unit had everything we needed. Tracee even got out the table umbrella so we could have our lunch on the terrace. It was just a few minutes drive from the ferry terminal.
The view from our unit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
both the room and the hosts were great more than we thought it would and also a very good price thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023