The Portage Resort

Hotels
8.7 (358 reviews)
2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage , Portage , nz

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Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Pricey
Breakfast quality varies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Rooms were comfortable and clean.
Service
9.13
Staff were incredibly attentive and helpful.
Location
9.67
Beautiful location with great views.
Room Quality
8.62
Comfortable private room, but some rooms a bit plain.
Amenities
8.65
Some amenities like kayaking were well appreciated, but some bathroom equipment is a bit old.
Value for Money
8.11
A bit expensive for what is offered.
Food and Beverage
8.16
Great dinner options but breakfast quality varied.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall a lovely stay with some minor downsides.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 15:56

Property Description

Stunning Views and Outdoor Activities

The Portage Resort, just a short boat ride from Picton, offers rooms with private balconies showcasing breathtaking views of Marlborough Sounds. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, fishing, hiking the Queen Charlotte track, or simply relaxing on the hotel's grassed areas.

Dining with a View

Indulge in contemporary New Zealand cuisine at Portage Restaurant, Cafe & Bar with stunning water views, open daily. For a more casual experience, Snapper Bar & Eatery offers waterfront dining for all meals.

Local Experiences at Your Fingertips

Let us enhance your stay by arranging sea kayaking, mussel tours, or winery tours from Picton. Book your stay now to experience the best of Marlborough Sounds at The Portage Resort.

Important information:

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard" credit card.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BHE

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for NZD 50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 358 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 8.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Julie • couple • au
9
A great place to stay for a few days along the QCT.
Pros:

The location along the QCT was ideal and it has a sunny aspect most of the day. The beach is easily accessed and fun for swimming or kayaking. The restaurant offered a delicious choice of meals.

Cons:

Our bathroom was very tired and the pool area small and uninviting.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Günter • couple • de
7
Super Lage entschädigt viel.
Pros:

Lage, Aussicht

Cons:

Anfahrt mit gesperrter Straße. Nur enges Zeitfenster offen. Mitteilung kam ein Tag vor Ankunft. Dadurch wurde der weitere Ablauf der Reise behindert.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • nz
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Siegmar • couple • de
10
Wunderbarer Aufenthalt mitten in den Marlborough Sounds
Pros:

Diese Unterkunft ist eine Idylle pur. Wir haben es so genossen.
Das Personal extrem nett, das Essen total lecker und man hat das Wasser für sich allein zum Kajak fahren.
Nach 4 Wochen Roadtour Neuseeland haben wir hier richtig die Seele baumeln lassen können. Nur zu empfehlen

Cons:

Die Anfahrt hierher ab Havelock ist müßig per Auto. Man sollte sich, hier angekommen, nichts weiter vornehmen mit dem Auto.
Das ist eher informativ und keine Wertung für die Unterkunft!

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • ca
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Jillian • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Stunning location

Cons:

For the price point the rooms could do with a refresh

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Aoife • couple • ie
4
Beautiful location, the food is poor, poor selection, very poor quality
Pros:

Location beautiful room spacious

Cons:

The food was very poor

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
10
Pros:

Comfortable room, super friendly staff, great view and location. Very much appreciated to shuttle back onto the QC Track the next morning. Ate at the restaurant for both dinner and breakfast - food very good and large portions. The cost was on the higher end, but still reasonable given the remote location. Highly recommend all of it!

Cons:

Loved it all!

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Amazing location. Exceptional staff. Wonderful food.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • us
1
This is 1 star old hotel
Pros:

Amazing view. Nice trails.

Cons:

This is not 4 star resort. Even not 2 stars. Old rooms with cockroaches. Very bad food in restaurant. Looks like transit point for hikers. Cold pool and noisy teenagers singing up to 2AM night.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family_with_children • us
10
Wonderful
Cons:

The weather.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • extended_group • nz
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • nz
8
Excellent - with better breakfasts it would almost b perfect
Pros:

Lovely location, dinner was superb, made use of free kayaks and paddleboards

Cons:

Breakfast very disappointing - expensive and need more options beside poached eggs

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Walter • couple • nz
10
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Petra • family_with_children • cz
9
Pros:

nádherná lokalita

Cons:

vybavení pokoje čisté, ale ne příliš moderní

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Great views and nice resort.

Cons:

Resort parking could be better, long drive to get there but once there, there are not too many activities to do.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Murray • family_with_children • nz
9
Pros:

French female staff
Free room upgrade

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Ed • couple • gb
10
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • au
10
Fabulous location to explore the Queen Charlotte Sound trail
Pros:

Fabulous location to explore the Queen Charlotte Sound trail. Very helpful and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Hemi • couple • nz
8
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee