Hotels in Waikawa Bay, Picton

The best stay of our trip to the South Island. Rachel couldn't have been more helpful making the stay especially pleasant. The location is on the water which is about 200 m from the private patio making for great views and a very pleasant place to relax and enjoy the local wines. If you are in the area check this out!!

Very nice peaceful place. Close to sea. Accomodation nothing to complain 😁👍 Would book again Lady at Reception very friendly and helpful. Great advice on Restaurants and ferry Info Walter

Very friendly host, breakfast was lovely, rooms were spotless with high quality linen. We were welcomed warmly with great suggestions for dining options.

Very friendly staff and a clean and comfy cabin. The kitchen was well equiped and very clean and the bathrooms as well.

Perfect Bach, wish we could have stayed longer. Hosts very responsive, a call just after my booking to answer a question and we were met on arrival. Beds were very comfortable, best after a week on the road. Hopefully the Bach will be available when we come back through Picton in a few weeks.

Amazing location, superbly kitted out, everything provided was top quality.

Beautiful resort in a beautiful location. Rooms are designed beautifully with great taste. Rooms and facilities clean and comfortable. A great way to finish a day of the queen Charlotte track. Highly recommended. Good dinner on site.

Upon hearing about the prospect of staying at Lochmara Lodge upon arrival at Picton from North Island, we jumped at the opportunity. Definitely no regrets, as although the lodge is not high end, everything else makes up for it. This was one of our top highlight stays across 5 weeks in New Zealand! We felt so welcomed by staff, before and during our stay! Prior to booking, all questions, including transport via water taxi, were quickly and diligently answered. Upon arrival at the water taxi, we were warmly greeted and helped by staff to ensure a swift check-in ahead of schedule, and the same was experienced upon arrival. The place is set deep in the Marlborough Sounds, and it offered the most amazing scenery and nature all around. It was breathtaking, especially as the sun set and first thing in the morning. The fact that it cannot be reached by car made it extra special and unique. We had two rooms, one water facing and one facing the back-end (this room was perhaps a bit sad). The room was small, quite simple but we did not spend much time inside, as there was so much else to do! We loved the chill and vibe of the place, and the level of activities available to us during our stay. We did hiking, the feeding time activities with the pigs, goats, birds etc on site (we loved the insight provided with all), kayaking, paddle boarding, the games and general relaxation. We also visited the underwater observatory - which was super interesting - and great interaction and insight into the creatures of the New Zealand waters. The restaurant offered an all-day service, including breakfast and dinner for us overnight house guests. The staff was always friendly and welcoming, and the food and drinks were of a high quality. I think we could have easily done a third night at this place, and it provided such a great introduction to what more to come during our time on the South Island.

Welcome sign on arrival, let us know as soon as the room was ready and had a cake for us on arrival and fresh milk for a cup of tea! The bed was really comfy as well

Very unique place to spend a night. It is enchanted indeed. It was such a delight to stay there. Attention was paid to every detail. Our host Lisa was very friendly and helpful.