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3 out of 5
The Gables B&B
20 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little cottage and within a short walk of everything on offer at Picton
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about The Gables and have already recommended it to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just minutes from the ferry and bus terminals, I was able to disembark from my ferry and walk to the Gables. My hostess upgraded me from a room in the main house to my own cabin out back and it was beautiful. The Andante Cottage was spotless and everything was new and lovingly care for. I would happily stay there again. My hostess brought a breakfast tray to my room, with more food than I could possibly eat in one sitting. Everything was delicious. As if all that weren't enough, my hostess transported my luggage to her workplace, which was across the street from the bus station, so I could spend the morning exploring the town before collecting my things from her and heading on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Escape to Picton Team on 11 Aug 2023
Hello Caroline, Im so glad you enjoyed your stay, we loved having you. Safe travels with the rest of your trip :) Thanks Juliearna

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa, Glenfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet location. Spacious cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the cottage and it was lovely. A delicious breakfast was served at the time I asked. Bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gables B&B was a brief but delightful experience..our host was up very late to greet our arrival as the ferry was delayed..Gables B&B is full of character and charm and would definitely recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and roomy bathroom was separated from the room, central position to the town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from JJ on 19 Feb 2023
Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

Ellinor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house
Lovely stay at the newly renovated Mariners room. Was welcomed by Eden and provided a tour of the house and offered some wine. I was only passing through for a few hours before catching the ferry so did not have time for breakfast, but the common room looked very well presented. Everything was spotless. Would recommend if you need somewhere to stay in Picton.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from JJ on 19 Feb 2023
Thank you :) JJ

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wifi internet is not strong in the backyard rooms, we need to go outside to have internet access. The rest was everything perfect.
Response from JJ on 19 Feb 2023
Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from JJ on 19 Feb 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable for a brief stay before a ferry sailing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from JJ on 19 Feb 2023
Thank you

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Room comfort
An older style house and rooms. Comfortable for just an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Disappointed as guests feel they are imposing
I was a bit disappointed. Brochure says there was a welcome drink and nibbles. Room s are upstairs. No elevator. Hard for oldies. Had to ask for help to use Lounge TV., none in room. No info on Internet access in lounge. No coffee/tea in rooms. Have to get downstairs. Had to ask for milk as none therein afternoon or night. We really felt we were imposing on the owners by being there. Charm of staying at a historic house spoiled by the lack of guest service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Owner on 1 Jan 2020
Hello Michael, Thank you for your feedback. The Gable does not have a brochure? There are brochures for Escape to Picton in the Hall way which are for a hotel across the road. We do not give drinks and nibbles here? Some times we do share a glass of wine with guests but this is not stated on our website or Expedia. All internet information is provided in your room. This is a old house and B&B so we do not have an elevator it is not a hotel?. We put fresh milk in the fridge Warren also helped you with the TV. Im not sure how you thought you were imposing on us as we helped you from start to end and even offered a free breakfast for the 3 of you. For under 53 dollars each I am unsure of what you were looking for. Kind Regards Warren & Juliearna

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gables was very convenient for come to and from Wellington on the Ferry. We enjoyed a glass of wine and backgammon on the lovely front porch. This location is perfect for walking to town for dinner. There are several beautiful hikes within walking distance as well. We would highly recommended staying at this location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from JJ on 1 Jan 2020
Hello Thank you very much for your kind words. Have a great New Year safe Travels.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were very friendly and we loved the welcoming glass of wine on arrival which we also liked. We would recommend you to friends and others and we would also come back but this time we will try your restaurant out. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from JJ on 15 Oct 2019
Hello, thank you very much for your great review :) We look forward to seeing you again. Thanks Juliearna

6/10 Okay

Bobby, Wellington, NZ

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was like a time warp back to the 1980s.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from JJ on 4 Mar 2019
Thanks we love the 80s :)

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from JJ on 4 Mar 2019
Thank you Jim :) Safe Travels

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a studio at the back of the premises which was very comfortable. A very nice breakfast was left in our room each day. Very close to town centre which was good.
Response from Juliearna & Warren on 22 Mar 2018
Hello Beverley, Thankyou very much for staying at The Gables, we wish you safe travels.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant welcoming staff at midnight when we arrived off the late Ferry. Lovely breakfast with fantastic fresh muffins.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from JJ on 6 Feb 2018
thank you very much safe tavels

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it, very homely
Very nice people and great breakfast. Two of the three rooms inside the house have been done up. We stayed in the Mariner and the bathroom was for us only but across a small hall, so wasnt a problem. The smallest room we had a peak in and it is lovely as well, small but has it own ensuite. The new owners are working on the old place and clearly love it. Every one we meet were helpful and we have a fantastic dinner at Escape to Picton across the road. Thanks we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Nice little B&B in Picton
Great location, easy to get around everywhere in Picton. The room was a bit small, especially for 3 persons. Pleasant but not great - could be updated a little better. Breakfast was wonderful and the staff were very friendly.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location good but not much else
Had to hunt down someone (not sure who but helped her find right keys) to check in. Didn't have a NZ phone but the another hunting guest did (but had not phoned as English not solid). Not sure when owners thought folks might check in. Arrived at 5. Guest floor felt like my mother's house back in the 70s. Room way too small for 2 - web site does mention this but Expedia does not. Fussed at us about whether we could keep our free parking. No laundry. (Both listed as available on Expedia) Breakfast was fine. Hot option kind of listed both on website and expedia but not offered. Location is good. OK if stuck but otherwise avoid.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charm and character
We stayed in one of the cottages (there are two, other option would be a true B&B room with a full cooked breakfast). We had yogurt, fresh fruit bowl, bread, jams, milk, and coffee with options of cereals in our room. The place had lots of character and charm. Unfortunately there was no wifi connection in our cottage, but you can go to the main house for connection. Staff very friendly. Walls very thin, but really nice place to call home for a night or two. Enjoyed our stay!

8/10 Good

Murray & Judy, Regina, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel central to restaurants and beach.
We were greatly assisted during our stay by a wwinderful person, Warren. He checked us in / out and delivered awesome food to our door daily. There is no AC but Warren brought 3 fans to cool our suite. He also took us on a one day tour of several wineries.
Response from The Gables on 28 Feb 2017
Hello Murray & Judy, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your wine tour from Escape to Marlborough. AKA Warren. Look forward to seeing you again if you are ever in Picton. Kind Regards Warren & Juliearna

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Picton overnight
Great location for the Picton to Wellington ferry. Very helpful service. The room was very old fashioned and dated and the bed was uncomfortable. Continental breakfast was excellent.
Response from General Manager on 28 Feb 2017
Hello Graham, Thank you for your feedback we appreciate it. As you know we only purchased the Gables not long ago and have yet to do up the rooms which we will do this winter. We will be replacing the beds and interior in all rooms as we have done in the living area. We wish you well on your trip. Kind Regards Juliearna & Warren

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from JJ on 19 Feb 2023
Thank you JJ

6/10 Okay

Waldemar

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort