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Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3.0 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Located close to Picton Harbour and Edwin Fox Museum, Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, scuba diving, and sailing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (on Waterfront) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (on Waterfront)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Sea View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (on Waterfront)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (on Waterfront) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (on Waterfront)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (on Waterfront)

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (on Waterfront)

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Apartment With Sea View

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Sea View

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Located on a private beach, Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton is in Waikawa, a neighborhood in Picton. Picton Museum and Edwin Fox Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Picton Harbour and Picton Ferry Terminal. Don't miss out on a visit to Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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303 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough, 7220

What's nearby

  • Waikawa Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Picton Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Picton Museum - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Edwin Fox - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SCOOZI! - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toastie Lords - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oxley Rock - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Motel near Picton Harbour
Located close to Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Ferry Terminal, Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With a private beach, scuba diving, and sailing, this motel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and motorized watercraft on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton include perks such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and baby baths
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waikawa motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Picton Harbour, Picton Museum, and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Picton Ferry Terminal and Edwin Fox Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a short drive into town, this place is really quiet and pretty. There is a pub on the waterfront within a 20min walk that is open all day. A lovely peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hosts, modern, peaceful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and a nice clean place. Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Travelling in winter, do not get there late in the day. Despite being a port, nothing was open for groceries or dinner when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location,beautiful private spot. Clean,quiet, good laundry facilities. 10 minutes to downtown. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What a lovely motel. Clean, quiet, and amazing staff. Would stay again in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous view over the bay and to the mountains beyond. Quiet location a 5 min drive from Picton centre. Our room (no.3) was immaculately clean and had everything we needed. Rachel and her staff are great - we were given a warm welcome on arrival and they were helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, friendly staff, clean and quite motel with great facilities. Bed was rather firm!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful find, will certainly return for a much longer stay. Not too far from the centre of town and is fully equipped to be totally self contained,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - waterfront - quiet. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Service, Gorgeous spot

Stunning wee motel, clean tidy and beautiful view. We were greeting by a lovely bubbly host and advised on where a good local spot was for dinner. Room was warm with a heater already turned on for our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were gorgeous and the rooms were nice, but we could have done without the cockroach in the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Amenities
Easy access and heaps of room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Super clean & comfy with all the amenities you could want. Gorgeous view & extremely helpful staff. Did laundry on site & got takeout food from nearby so we could eat on the outdoor porch with great views. Even better than the pics online. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, nice size. Views are excellent and bathroom had hot shower with good pressure. The host Rachel was lovely and went above and beyond to be helpful. Really recommend this spot!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully situated overlooking the marina. Spotlessly clean and well-equipped with easy parking. Short drive to Picton centre or a walk to the local restaurant/pub to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, easy to get to, super helpful staff by notifying us that we left some items before we got outta town by way of a phone call:) Grateful🙌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to fine , beautiful waterfront setting , very friendly and helpful staff , needed a place that was wheelchair accessible andvit was , inside was clean and fresh would give it a ten out of ten highly recommended well done bayvista you done a outstanding job
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gurdip Kaur

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

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very special location and property and units very well maintained. Management had a very happy disposition
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunningly beautiful veiw from the room. If you love sailboats in the harbor and ducks on your lawn you will love this place. Amazing value for a little piece of Paradise. We will stay a week next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location and away from the main part of town yet very accessible. Self contained so option to self cater or eat out - or do both. Great walks short and long from this location and the views are forever changing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The one bedroom unit was exactly like the photos on the website. Very modern and clean with a waterside location. The view was amazing. This motel is a winner un all ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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