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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 marina with boats, a grassy area, and a building with balconies.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a potted plant, a nightstand, and a view of a marina and mountains.

1. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn
Picton
Australia
Nicky
AU$99
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Picton Beachcomber Inn
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 room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

2. Broadway Motel

Broadway Motel
Picton
New Zealand
Peter
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Broadway Motel
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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel
Picton
Australia
Willie
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Harbour View Motel
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 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.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

4. Jasmine Court Motel

Jasmine Court Motel
Picton
Australia
Katrina
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Jasmine Court Motel
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 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.

5. The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge
Picton
Australia
Luciano
AU$76
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Boathouse Lodge
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 hotel with a 'EVOLVE' sign, a parking area, and a street view at night.

6. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Picton
Australia
Kathleen
AU$105
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
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 bar area with a neon sign reading "THE BOATSHED," bar stools, a bar counter, and a selection of bottles on shelves.
A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, black and white tables, and chairs. Large windows offer views of the outside.

7. Edit Picton

Edit Picton
Picton
Australia
Santoshni
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Edit Picton
A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.
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.
A modern building with large windows, a paved walkway, and potted plants.

8. Aldan Lodge Motel

Aldan Lodge Motel
Picton
Australia
Colin
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aldan Lodge Motel
A wooden table with two wine glasses, a blue chair, and a view of a lake with boats and greenery in the background.
A reception building with a sign, a car parked in front, and a lake with boats in the background.
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.

9. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Waikawa
United States
Woody
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
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 wooden dresser, a white microwave, a television mounted on the wall, and a bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a standing fan, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Top of the Town

Top of the Town
Picton
Australia
Peter
AU$119
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Top of the Town
A clear view of a coastal area with a dock extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by dense green hills.
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.
A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

11. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton
Picton
Australia
Mellisa
AU$74
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton
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 pathway surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, leading towards a body of water with hills in the background.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and mountains, and hanging lanterns.

12. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Lodge
Lochmara Bay
United States
Lesli
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Lochmara Lodge
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 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 bedroom with a large window offering a view of a harbor and mountains.

13. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton Waterfront Apartments
Picton
Australia
Beau
AU$300
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Picton Waterfront Apartments
A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.
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.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
Picton
United Kingdom
Darren
AU$68
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a kettle.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a blue umbrella.
A room with a dining table set for four, a television, a cabinet, a sofa, and a chair.

15. Sennen House

Sennen House
Picton
Canada
Lex
AU$228
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Sennen House
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.
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.

16. The Portage Resort

The Portage Resort
Portage
Canada
ivanka
AU$227
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Portage Resort
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 marina with multiple boats, a parking lot, and a residential area with houses and greenery.

17. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Waikawa
Australia
Neil
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.
A room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.
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.

18. Atlantis Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers
Picton
Australia
Yu Chen
AU$54
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Atlantis Backpackers
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 boutique hotel with a sign reading "Escape to Picton." It features a balcony with a railing, multiple windows, and a small outdoor seating area.

19. Escape To Picton

Escape To Picton
Picton
United States
Andrew
AU$270
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Escape To Picton
A wooden hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a house and mountains in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.
An interior with wooden beams and hanging lights.
A small, single-story house with a porch, blue-framed windows, and a wooden fence.

20. Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers
Picton
New Zealand
Chantal Nik
AU$43
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers
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Recent Reviews in Mahau Sound

Waterfront Motels

Waterfront Motels

8/10 Good
"Excellent location, close to the centre of town and several restaurants. Nice outlook over the river. The 7 am construction noise across the river was a pain."
Margaret 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Waterfront Motels
Knightsbridge Court Motor Lodge

Knightsbridge Court Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The operator is very friendly and accommodating with local information. We were more than satisfied with the room."
Gary 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Knightsbridge Court Motor Lodge
Scenic Hotel Marlborough

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."
SHANE 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
Jasmine Court Motel

Jasmine Court Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent motel in a quiet but very convenient position to town ."
Pat 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Jasmine Court Motel
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

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."
Chantal Nik 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

More cheap accommodation in Mahau Sound

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton
AU$43
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (385 reviews)
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers
Atlantis Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region
AU$54
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Atlantis Backpackers
Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

78 Grove Road Blenheim
AU$66
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton
AU$68
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
AU$76
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
The Boathouse Lodge
Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Mahau Sound?
The best area to stay in Mahau Sound is along the main road that hugs the coastline, particularly around the central parts of the sound.This area offers direct access to the water and stunning views of the Marlborough Sounds. Properties here often come with private jetties or easy access to the beach, making it ideal for water activities. The main road, Queen Charlotte Drive, provides a direct link to Picton and Havelock, making day trips convenient.Families will find this area particularly appealing. Many accommodations are self-catering, offering plenty of space and amenities for a relaxed holiday. The calm waters are superb for swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding, and there are numerous walking tracks nearby that are suitable for all ages.Couples looking for a peaceful retreat will also appreciate the privacy and natural beauty of this area.
When is the best time to go to Mahau Sound?
For most travellers, the best time to go to Mahau Sound is during the warmer months, from November to April.This period offers the most pleasant weather for enjoying the Marlborough Sounds, with average daily temperatures ranging from 19°C to 23°C. You'll find longer daylight hours, great for water activities and exploring the natural beauty of the area.Couples looking for a relaxing escape will appreciate the calm waters and sunshine during these months. It's ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply enjoying the tranquil scenery from a waterfront lodge. The warm evenings are also great for outdoor dining.For those interested in exploring the walking tracks, such as portions of the Queen Charlotte Track, the shoulder seasons of November and April offer comfortable temperatures without the peak summer crowds.
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