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AAA Marlin Motel

2.5 star property
A peaceful garden retreat with a playground for families, combining relaxation and amenities near Picton's transport hub.

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Apartment) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - AAA Marlin Motel (Picton)
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AAA Marlin Motel in central Picton offers a quiet garden setting and a playground for kids. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. Staff can arrange local tours. Guests appreciate its proximity to the Picton Ferry Terminal.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Unit) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Unit)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ((Queen/King))

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ((Queen/King))

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Balcony Studio)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Apartment)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Apartment) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Apartment)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Double Studio)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Double Studio)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ((Queen/Twin))

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ((Queen/Twin))

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Executive Unit)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Executive Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Picton is home to AAA Marlin Motel. Picton War Memorial and Edwin Fox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Picton Foreshore and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Picton travel guide
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33 Devon Street, Picton, 7372

What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour showing a marina, a sunset and mountains
    Picton Harbour
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Picton featuring boating, a bay or harbor and a sunset
    Picton Foreshore
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Picton and Marina Panorama in Early Morning, Summer.
    Picton Ferry Terminal
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nelson Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Picton Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • T and O Takeaways
    7 min walk
  • SCOOZI!
    7 min walk
  • Seabreeze Cafe & Bar
    11 min walk
  • Jolly Roger
    6 min drive
  • Sisu Eatery and Bar
    11 min walk

About this property

AAA Marlin Motel

Motel near Picton Ferry Terminal
A garden, a playground, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at AAA Marlin Motel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at AAA Marlin Motel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is AAA Marlin Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at AAA Marlin Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at AAA Marlin Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is AAA Marlin Motel located?

Situated in Picton, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Square and Picton Ferry Terminal. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Picton Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

AAA Marlin Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 290 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and clean bed. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, close to ferry, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of options for dinner and it was a spacious room with great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and very friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old but tidy room. Bathroom was a let down - no towels and no shower curtain. Luckily we had towels with us after being on the road for 2 weeks around the South Island, but having no shower curtain in there meant, when we showered the bathroom flooded.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet motel just off main thoroughfare, good accomodation and facilities within 10minute walking distance to several eating places and five minute drive to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to both the ferry terminal and the town centre. Very good facilities in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

lynn

Very quiet,clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close walking distance to town. Comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stopover for a ferry crossing the next day. Massive double rooms and lounge so plenty of space and an easy walk to town for dinner and breakfast the next day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy for ferries, 10 min walk to shops and cafes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely motel. A bit dated, but very clean and comfortable Very friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaila

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean,comfortable bed,lovely grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to town and eating establishments. Visited our stingray friends cruising in and out of the boats and piers. Very close to the Ferries for an early morning sail.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful hosts. Homelike feel. Friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process and friendly staff, even a little cat roaming around
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean, friendly warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

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

Picton ferry stopover

Very conveniently located to the ferry terminal and minutes away from the harbour area. The staff was friendly and more than willing to supply what we needed. Room was large and sufficient, a bit outdated but worked for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was based on a close run to the ferry for an early morning crossing. Nice place, great check in and friendly staff clean and tidy just a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to ferries. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay for getting on the Interislander ferry in the early morning! Comfortable, compact room - it was a studio room with microwave and fridge - no kitchen sink or cooking facilities. Bed and bathroom facilities good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating to late check-ins and setting up the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean and beautifully present. Close to the ferry for an early morning start
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024