The Boathouse Lodge

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (56 reviews)
9 Auckland St, Picton, Marlborough, 7220 , Picton , NZ

Facilities

Free breakfast
Nature reserve
Health or beauty spa nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Fireplace in lobby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Clean and tidy environment
Cons:
Room temperature issues in winter

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Clean and tidy backpackers, which indicates a good level of cleanliness.
Service
8.51
Easy check in, and proprietors were easily available over phone, showing good service.
Location
8.55
Convenient to the bus depot and the ferry, indicating a good location.
Room Quality
7.4
Reported freezing conditions during winter, which negatively impacts room quality.
Amenities
8.43
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.89
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.91
Overall a good stay despite some concerns with temperature.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:55

Property Description

Welcome to The Boathouse Lodge, your serene waterfront retreat in the heart of Picton.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary wired and wireless internet available throughout the lodge. Our inviting lobby features a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect atmosphere to unwind after a day of exploring.

Delightful Breakfast Experience
Start your day right with our complimentary self-serve breakfast, available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Whether you're fueling up for a day of adventures or simply enjoying a quiet morning, we’ve got you covered.

Comfortable Guestrooms
Our 12 well-appointed guestrooms come equipped with microwaves, allowing you to prepare meals with ease in our communal kitchen. With the added convenience of self-parking and easy access to local attractions, your stay will be both enjoyable and hassle-free.

Don’t miss out on this incredible experience; book your stay at The Boathouse Lodge today!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 8.51
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 7.91
S
steve
10
Pros:

breakfast ok, a more original type of upmarket organic 'muesli' type would have worked better with a bit of fresh fruit... no problem though

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
S
Stewart
10
Pros:

I had a really good night's sleep at The Boathouse Lodge. It's close to everything, and it was clean, quiet, and has good amenities. Recommended.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
V
Vivienne
10
Pros:

Very nice

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
J
Joanne partner
6
Pros:

It was a good stay I loved it. I like how it's convenient to the bus depot and the ferry.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
G
Gerard
6
Pros:

I stayed mid-winter, the place was honestly freezing. Don't book guests if you can't at the very least keep them warm

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
B
Ben
10
Pros:

Easy check in, also thanks for upgrading me. Definitely recommend.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
J
Jason
10
Clean and tidy backpackers
Pros:

Clean and tidy backpackers, was off season so very quiet. Late check in was no issue and proprietors easy available over phone.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
M
Matthew
10
Pros:

Nice place, well kept and good service.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
G
Glenn partner
4
Pros:

The bedroom was cold with no form of heating. There were no bedside tables or any furniture other than the bed. The curtains closed but the outside lights and street lights were so bright they lit up the room. The stairs into the bathroom were tricky.

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
R
Richard partner
6
Pros:

We arrived at midnight so checkin was great. Very easy. The main ussue was no heating. The window in our room was open for ventilation but at 6°C outside, it was a bit chilly, and with no heater we had to warm ourselves up. The duvet was warm though, and the bed comfortable enough. Breakfast was a bit confusing as there were what seemed to be a lot of traverllers' food lying around, with no indication of what was provided. Just had to guess. Leaving a heater in the room for us would have been helpful.

2025-05-09 via Nuitee
F
Freda
10
Pros:

Owners lovely . Really clean .

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
R
Rochelle family
2
Pros:

Great team and really clean and tidy.

A lot of seasonal workers staying and are up and down all night, cooking, running up and down the stairs, noisy, shiies spread all over hallway. We had our 2 children with us and we didn’t get any sleep at and the kids were frightened due to contact doors banging, to frightened to go to the toilet as there would be 4 or mite at a time altogether in thise areas. Possibly isn’t a place for families when seasonal workers are there as there was no respect for other customers nor children. We had to do 11 and a half hour trip to return home without any sleep at all.

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
J
Jeanette family
2
Pros:

This started out as a great option - being woken up by people living in the house at 2am in the morning was unacceptable.

2025-04-24 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Pros:

Freindly owner. Quiet sleep. Close to town and ferry terminal. Hot showers.👍

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
E
Elle friends
8
Pros:

Great location, clean and tidy. And was able to sleep 5 comfortably.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
D
Dawn partner
8
Pros:

Nice place for short stay

2025-04-19 via Nuitee
M
Mathew family
8
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay at the Boathouse. No complaints

2025-04-19 via Nuitee
S
Sanjiv
6
Pros:

There were no heaters in room and it was bit cold in room for kids at night. It was noisy at night as we

2025-04-17 via Nuitee
A
Anthony partner
8
Pros:

Very convenient for the ferry sailing

2025-04-09 via Nuitee
R
Regan
10
Pros:

Was very clean and comfortable and host was very accommodating.

2025-03-29 via Nuitee