The Boathouse Lodge
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Location
When you stay at The Boathouse Lodge in Picton, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Picton Museum and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Picton War Memorial.
What's nearby
Picton Foreshore(0.1 miles)
Picton Museum(0.1 miles)
Picton War Memorial(0.1 miles)
Picton Harbour(0.2 miles)
Edwin Fox Museum(0.2 miles)
Picton Ferry Terminal(0.2 miles)
Waitohi Recreational Reserve(0.3 miles)
Shelly Beach(0.5 miles)
Victoria Domain(0.7 miles)
Nelson Square(0.7 miles)
Edwin Fox(1.3 miles)
Bob's Bay Reserve(1.4 miles)
Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary(2.6 miles)
Waikawa Marina(2.6 miles)
Waikawa Jetty(3.1 miles)
Picton (PCN)(5.6 miles)
Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)(21.7 miles)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Garden
Hiking
Free Parking
Bicycle Tour Information
Location
9 Auckland Street, Picton, New Zealand
Picton Foreshore (0.1 miles)
Picton Museum (0.1 miles)
Picton War Memorial (0.1 miles)
Picton Harbour (0.2 miles)
Edwin Fox Museum (0.2 miles)
Picton Ferry Terminal (0.2 miles)
Room options
7
Twin Room
Room details
1 Bunk Bed
Sleeps 2
Deck or PatioWi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenMicrowave
7
Family Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
, 3× Twin Beds
, and 1 Bunk Bed
Sleeps 7
Deck or PatioWi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenShared Bathroom
7
Quadruple Room, Women Only (Shared)
Room details
2 Twin Beds
and 1 Bunk Bed
Deck or PatioWi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenMicrowave
6
Quadruple Room, Men Only
Room details
2 Twin Beds
and 1 Bunk Bed
Deck or PatioShared AccommodationsWi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenMicrowave
7
Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Deck or PatioWi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenMicrowave
7
Triple Share Room
Room details
1 Twin Bed
and 1 Bunk Bed
Deck or PatioWi-Fi (Free)Communal KitchenMicrowave
Guest reviews of The Boathouse Lodge
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 227 verified reviews
What guests think
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The Boathouse Lodge is a budget-friendly, backpacker-style stay praised for its excellent location near the ferry, train, and bus, consistently clean spaces, and welcoming hosts, making it a practical stopover for travellers in transit through Picton.
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What guests think
The Boathouse Lodge is a budget-friendly, backpacker-style stay praised for its excellent location near the ferry, train, and bus, consistently clean spaces, and welcoming hosts, making it a practical stopover for travellers in transit through Picton.
Guests like the well-equipped kitchen, easy self check-in, and simple included breakfast, with some noting parking and secure access. Common drawbacks include nighttime noise from other guests and nearby transport, occasional shortages or confusion at breakfast, and cold rooms or limited heating in winter. Overall, expect clean, convenient, no-frills lodging suited to short stays and budget-minded travellers.
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Facilities
Many mention a well-equipped shared kitchen and useful communal spaces such as a deck or outdoor area. Parking is available for some, and showers are hot; a few note bathrooms located downstairs or the lack of an upstairs toilet.
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Fabienne
Feb 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay highly recommended especially TA riders, bikes are allowed inside underneath the bunks epic kitchen seating and outdoor area.
Amazing stay highly recommended especially TA riders, bikes are allowed inside underneath the bunks epic kitchen seating and outdoor area.
10
yasemin
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wow. What a great establishment. The location is great everything well kept and clean. Felt safe and secure in the room. You have everything you need in the kitchen and in the bathrooms will definitely stay again if I am back in Picton. Thank you!
Wow. What a great establishment. The location is great everything well kept and clean. Felt safe and secure in the room. You have everything you need in the kitchen and in the bathrooms will definitely stay again if I am back in Picton. Thank you!
10
T D
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hostel with several full service hotel rooms (which is what i had). The front door had a secure access code. The room was clean, linens soft and in good condition. The kitchen and dishes were new and in really nice condition and much better than similar hotels. Probably the best experience Ive had with any similar lodging. I slept well, but you are a couple of blocks from the ferry, so you may hear heavy trucks on the road early in the morning. It was quiet enough for me. There were multiple options for breakfast. The desk staff were responsive and made sure i had everything i needed. The towels were soft. It was a perfect fast overnight stay.
Hostel with several full service hotel rooms (which is what i had). The front door had a secure access code. The room was clean, linens soft and in good condition. The kitchen and dishes were new and in really nice condition and much better than similar hotels. Probably the best experience Ive had with any similar lodging. I slept well, but you are a couple of blocks from the ferry, so you may hear heavy trucks on the road early in the morning. It was quiet enough for me. There were multiple options for breakfast. The desk staff were responsive and made sure i had everything i needed. The towels were soft. It was a perfect fast overnight stay.
8
Angela
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Exceptional value for backpackers and people who want to travel cheaply. It was a pleasant environment, good kitchen facilities and the communal showers were hot and powerful. Position was perfect for travellers without car. Right next to train station and ferry.
Exceptional value for backpackers and people who want to travel cheaply. It was a pleasant environment, good kitchen facilities and the communal showers were hot and powerful. Position was perfect for travellers without car. Right next to train station and ferry.
10
Mark
Apr 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Freindly owner. Quiet sleep. Close to town and ferry terminal. Hot showers.👍
Freindly owner. Quiet sleep. Close to town and ferry terminal. Hot showers.👍
10
Johan
Feb 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean , good location nice kitchen free brekkie
Clean , good location nice kitchen free brekkie
10
Charlotte
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Brightly lit, clean and spacious. Close to ferry terminal and includes parking.
Brightly lit, clean and spacious. Close to ferry terminal and includes parking.
8
Ronda
Jan 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The kitchen was very well stocked . Need at least one toilet upstairs but good value overall . Very clean premises
The kitchen was very well stocked . Need at least one toilet upstairs but good value overall . Very clean premises
10
Kimberly
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I needed a place to stay for a couple of hours and this location was perfect. The Intercity bus stop oblique opposite the hostel and the ferry terminal is next door. I booked the same day and the turn around response was exceptional and the self check in directions was easy to follow. The room was clean, the water power was strong and the kitchen was fully stock.
I needed a place to stay for a couple of hours and this location was perfect. The Intercity bus stop oblique opposite the hostel and the ferry terminal is next door. I booked the same day and the turn around response was exceptional and the self check in directions was easy to follow. The room was clean, the water power was strong and the kitchen was fully stock.
10
Matthew
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Warm and friendly welcome. Offered choice of rooms. Modern spacious living rooms with nice deck and well equipped kitchen. Bathroom large and clean. Great location close to both ferries and a cross road from bus stop to Christchurch. 5 mins walk to high street with bars and restaurants and shops also close to marina
Warm and friendly welcome. Offered choice of rooms. Modern spacious living rooms with nice deck and well equipped kitchen. Bathroom large and clean. Great location close to both ferries and a cross road from bus stop to Christchurch. 5 mins walk to high street with bars and restaurants and shops also close to marina
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a strong point, with frequent praise for tidy rooms and well-kept areas. Occasional issues include no hot water in a shower and minor maintenance concerns in isolated cases.
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Dean
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely clean and tidy. Well done , great stuff
Extremely clean and tidy. Well done , great stuff
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Dorothee
Jan 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Chambre confortable. Très bon rapport qualité / prix. Dommage que nous n ayons pas eu d eau chaude à la douche
Chambre confortable. Très bon rapport qualité / prix. Dommage que nous n ayons pas eu d eau chaude à la douche
10
Freda
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Owners lovely . Really clean .
Owners lovely . Really clean .
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yasemin
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wow. What a great establishment. The location is great everything well kept and clean. Felt safe and secure in the room. You have everything you need in the kitchen and in the bathrooms will definitely stay again if I am back in Picton. Thank you!
Wow. What a great establishment. The location is great everything well kept and clean. Felt safe and secure in the room. You have everything you need in the kitchen and in the bathrooms will definitely stay again if I am back in Picton. Thank you!
10
wayne
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, quiet and central. Perfect for a stop over before getting the early ferry.
Clean, quiet and central. Perfect for a stop over before getting the early ferry.
10
Johan
Feb 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean , good location nice kitchen free brekkie
Clean , good location nice kitchen free brekkie
10
Charlotte
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Brightly lit, clean and spacious. Close to ferry terminal and includes parking.
Brightly lit, clean and spacious. Close to ferry terminal and includes parking.
10
Robert
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent condition
Excellent condition
10
Kimberly
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I needed a place to stay for a couple of hours and this location was perfect. The Intercity bus stop oblique opposite the hostel and the ferry terminal is next door. I booked the same day and the turn around response was exceptional and the self check in directions was easy to follow. The room was clean, the water power was strong and the kitchen was fully stock.
I needed a place to stay for a couple of hours and this location was perfect. The Intercity bus stop oblique opposite the hostel and the ferry terminal is next door. I booked the same day and the turn around response was exceptional and the self check in directions was easy to follow. The room was clean, the water power was strong and the kitchen was fully stock.
10
Patricia
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was an amazing stay. From the time I arrived until the time I left, I felt like I was with family. Everything was cleaned regularly and supplies were replenished as necessary. The owner takes pride in her property and has great compassion for people. I plan to return.
It was an amazing stay. From the time I arrived until the time I left, I felt like I was with family. Everything was cleaned regularly and supplies were replenished as necessary. The owner takes pride in her property and has great compassion for people. I plan to return.
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Rooms
Rooms range from basic dorms to private spaces; several guests found beds comfortable and some rooms spacious. Recurring drawbacks are cold rooms or lack of heating in winter, limited furnishings, and noise from other guests, doors, or nearby trains and port activity.
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Elizabeth Cornelia
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was in good condition, amenities ok and the people running the accommodation very friendly and easy to talk to. Unfortunately it wasn't very peaceful due to train and port noise also throughout the night and made it hard to sleep.
The room was in good condition, amenities ok and the people running the accommodation very friendly and easy to talk to. Unfortunately it wasn't very peaceful due to train and port noise also throughout the night and made it hard to sleep.
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Richard
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Sanjiv
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There were no heaters in room and it was bit cold in room for kids at night. It was noisy at night as we
There were no heaters in room and it was bit cold in room for kids at night. It was noisy at night as we
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Hans
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was loud
It was loud
8
Elle
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, clean and tidy. And was able to sleep 5 comfortably.
Great location, clean and tidy. And was able to sleep 5 comfortably.
4
Nikolai
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Theoretisch schicke Unterkunft aber leider hatten wir einige Probleme mit unserem Aufenthalt. Unser Zimmer war direkt neben der Haustür. Die schließt extrem laut und die halbe Nächte gehen Gäste ein und aus. Also Nix mit Nachtruhe. Frühstück gab’s dann auch nicht wirklich. Milch war aus und noch zwei Scheiben Toast übrig als wir aufgestanden sind. Während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts war auch niemand an der Rezeption.
Theoretisch schicke Unterkunft aber leider hatten wir einige Probleme mit unserem Aufenthalt. Unser Zimmer war direkt neben der Haustür. Die schließt extrem laut und die halbe Nächte gehen Gäste ein und aus. Also Nix mit Nachtruhe. Frühstück gab’s dann auch nicht wirklich. Milch war aus und noch zwei Scheiben Toast übrig als wir aufgestanden sind. Während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts war auch niemand an der Rezeption.
4
Glenn
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
6
Gerard
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed mid-winter, the place was honestly freezing. Don't book guests if you can't at the very least keep them warm
I stayed mid-winter, the place was honestly freezing. Don't book guests if you can't at the very least keep them warm
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Akisi
Jan 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is more of a backpackers vibe. We booked a whole room for a family of 4 (it had 3 bunk beds and a queen bed). Continential breakfast is provided, abd while average , its not bad for budget accommodation. Edit picton is the other place we stayed that might be more suitable for families. This place wasnt bad either, probably lote suited to singles.
This is more of a backpackers vibe. We booked a whole room for a family of 4 (it had 3 bunk beds and a queen bed). Continential breakfast is provided, abd while average , its not bad for budget accommodation. Edit picton is the other place we stayed that might be more suitable for families. This place wasnt bad either, probably lote suited to singles.
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Annie C
Jan 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was acceptable; basic but could do with some updating and there was clutter behind a screen. The bed was quite comfortable
The room was acceptable; basic but could do with some updating and there was clutter behind a screen. The bed was quite comfortable
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, with easy self check-in and helpful arrangements for late arrivals. A few guests noted limited on-site staffing, which sometimes meant noise rules were not enforced.
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Morten
Feb 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
So sweet staff
So sweet staff
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Freda
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Owners lovely . Really clean .
Owners lovely . Really clean .
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Teofila
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nicci she is very helpful, accommodating and nice person❤️and her daughter Caitlin kind and glad person❤️. I would Love to come back and stay there again.
Nicci she is very helpful, accommodating and nice person❤️and her daughter Caitlin kind and glad person❤️. I would Love to come back and stay there again.
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Ben
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in, also thanks for upgrading me. Definitely recommend.
Easy check in, also thanks for upgrading me. Definitely recommend.
10
T D
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hostel with several full service hotel rooms (which is what i had). The front door had a secure access code. The room was clean, linens soft and in good condition. The kitchen and dishes were new and in really nice condition and much better than similar hotels. Probably the best experience Ive had with any similar lodging. I slept well, but you are a couple of blocks from the ferry, so you may hear heavy trucks on the road early in the morning. It was quiet enough for me. There were multiple options for breakfast. The desk staff were responsive and made sure i had everything i needed. The towels were soft. It was a perfect fast overnight stay.
Hostel with several full service hotel rooms (which is what i had). The front door had a secure access code. The room was clean, linens soft and in good condition. The kitchen and dishes were new and in really nice condition and much better than similar hotels. Probably the best experience Ive had with any similar lodging. I slept well, but you are a couple of blocks from the ferry, so you may hear heavy trucks on the road early in the morning. It was quiet enough for me. There were multiple options for breakfast. The desk staff were responsive and made sure i had everything i needed. The towels were soft. It was a perfect fast overnight stay.
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Kristin
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was smooth and easy. Caitlin and Nicci were not present in the hostel when I arrived but had left me a nice note w instructions and key to my room. Facilities basic but v clean. But to clarify, this is not a hotel but a hostel. I had booked a private room w a double bed, which was spartan but comfortable (might be nice to have a reading lamp?). Bathroom/shower area (co-ed) downstairs. Great that breakfast is provided, and other guests I met were nice and cleaned up after themselves. But I was woken up just after 3am (!) by a half dozen people making themselves breakfast, laughing and talking quite loudly, clanging pans and dishes around, as though completely oblivious to how loud they were. And I'm a deep sleeper. Went on for a long while, kind of ruined my sleep. I've no idea how regular this is, but that should not happen, even for a hostel? And for my one night stay I was not paying hostel prices ($85NZ). A sign somewhere said that breakfast was available from 6am onwards, but with no one was on the property to enforce this nothing could be done. I opened my door at some point looking at them quizzically, didn't want to be 'that person', but nothing changed. :(. This explains my rating. The good thing is that they're right beside the train station, which meant I just trundled over there in the morning at 10 to check in for my trip.
Check-in was smooth and easy. Caitlin and Nicci were not present in the hostel when I arrived but had left me a nice note w instructions and key to my room. Facilities basic but v clean. But to clarify, this is not a hotel but a hostel. I had booked a private room w a double bed, which was spartan but comfortable (might be nice to have a reading lamp?). Bathroom/shower area (co-ed) downstairs. Great that breakfast is provided, and other guests I met were nice and cleaned up after themselves. But I was woken up just after 3am (!) by a half dozen people making themselves breakfast, laughing and talking quite loudly, clanging pans and dishes around, as though completely oblivious to how loud they were. And I'm a deep sleeper. Went on for a long while, kind of ruined my sleep. I've no idea how regular this is, but that should not happen, even for a hostel? And for my one night stay I was not paying hostel prices ($85NZ). A sign somewhere said that breakfast was available from 6am onwards, but with no one was on the property to enforce this nothing could be done. I opened my door at some point looking at them quizzically, didn't want to be 'that person', but nothing changed. :(. This explains my rating. The good thing is that they're right beside the train station, which meant I just trundled over there in the morning at 10 to check in for my trip.
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Jason
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and tidy backpackers, was off season so very quiet. Late check in was no issue and proprietors easy available over phone.
Clean and tidy backpackers, was off season so very quiet. Late check in was no issue and proprietors easy available over phone.
10
Jeremie
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nicky was more then lovely, a perfect host! Perfect stay
Nicky was more then lovely, a perfect host! Perfect stay
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Matthew
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Warm and friendly welcome. Offered choice of rooms. Modern spacious living rooms with nice deck and well equipped kitchen. Bathroom large and clean. Great location close to both ferries and a cross road from bus stop to Christchurch. 5 mins walk to high street with bars and restaurants and shops also close to marina
Warm and friendly welcome. Offered choice of rooms. Modern spacious living rooms with nice deck and well equipped kitchen. Bathroom large and clean. Great location close to both ferries and a cross road from bus stop to Christchurch. 5 mins walk to high street with bars and restaurants and shops also close to marina
10
Cathleen
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Appreciated the note for late checkin
Appreciated the note for late checkin
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Location
Location is a major highlight: across from the bus stop, next to the train station, and a short walk to the ferry and town. Some reviews caution about noise from trains, trucks, or nearby activity.
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Adrien
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This place is a gem. Located across the street from Intercity bus, next door from the train station and 50m away from the ferry terminal, the location couldn't be better! There weren't a lot of people when I stayed and instead of cramming everyone in a single dorm, they let each guest have an entire dorm. I appreciated the gesture very much. Moreover they provide towels (not common in NZ unfortunately) and there is breakfast available and included. I highly recommend this place
This place is a gem. Located across the street from Intercity bus, next door from the train station and 50m away from the ferry terminal, the location couldn't be better! There weren't a lot of people when I stayed and instead of cramming everyone in a single dorm, they let each guest have an entire dorm. I appreciated the gesture very much. Moreover they provide towels (not common in NZ unfortunately) and there is breakfast available and included. I highly recommend this place
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Ingrid
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location
Great location
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Frida
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Centralt!
Centralt!
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wayne
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, quiet and central. Perfect for a stop over before getting the early ferry.
Clean, quiet and central. Perfect for a stop over before getting the early ferry.
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Charlotte
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Brightly lit, clean and spacious. Close to ferry terminal and includes parking.
Brightly lit, clean and spacious. Close to ferry terminal and includes parking.
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Errol
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The price was very reasonable & a very convenient location for getting the ferry.
The price was very reasonable & a very convenient location for getting the ferry.
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Joanne
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a good stay I loved it. I like how it's convenient to the bus depot and the ferry.
It was a good stay I loved it. I like how it's convenient to the bus depot and the ferry.
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Anthony
Apr 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient for the ferry sailing
Very convenient for the ferry sailing
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Kimberly
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I needed a place to stay for a couple of hours and this location was perfect. The Intercity bus stop oblique opposite the hostel and the ferry terminal is next door. I booked the same day and the turn around response was exceptional and the self check in directions was easy to follow. The room was clean, the water power was strong and the kitchen was fully stock.
I needed a place to stay for a couple of hours and this location was perfect. The Intercity bus stop oblique opposite the hostel and the ferry terminal is next door. I booked the same day and the turn around response was exceptional and the self check in directions was easy to follow. The room was clean, the water power was strong and the kitchen was fully stock.
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Keiron
Jan 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good value and very close to both ferry terminal s
Good value and very close to both ferry terminal s
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Dining
A simple self-serve breakfast is included (typically bread, spreads, cereals, and coffee/tea), described as average but useful. A few guests reported confusion over shared items or occasional shortages, while others found enough choice for a quick start.
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John
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just across from the foreshore Breakfast supplied and coffee Value for money
Just across from the foreshore Breakfast supplied and coffee Value for money
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Richard
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Marta
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Llego a recepción a las 6.30pm y me han dejado una nota con las llaves. En toda la estancia, no vi a nadie del hotel. Tienen otro hotel cercano y si necesitas algo, tienes que llamar o ir al otro sitio. El detalle que me correspondia ppr estancia, obviamente, no lo huvo. Los baños y duchas son mixtos. A las 11 de la noche llegaron un grupo grande que estuvieron liandola hasta las mil, por lo que dificil dormir. El "desayuno" pone que es "sélf service" y la leche y yogurt están en la nevera... pues en la nevera hay de todo de todo el mundo y no sabes que puedes coger, y el resto de desayuno es pan bimbo, 2 mermeladas, crema de cacahuete y cereales. Lo bueno, la habitacion era amplia, las instalaciones están bien y la cocina tiene de todo para usarse. Y está a 4min del ferry. Economico, e instalaciones decentes. Eso si.
Llego a recepción a las 6.30pm y me han dejado una nota con las llaves. En toda la estancia, no vi a nadie del hotel. Tienen otro hotel cercano y si necesitas algo, tienes que llamar o ir al otro sitio. El detalle que me correspondia ppr estancia, obviamente, no lo huvo. Los baños y duchas son mixtos. A las 11 de la noche llegaron un grupo grande que estuvieron liandola hasta las mil, por lo que dificil dormir. El "desayuno" pone que es "sélf service" y la leche y yogurt están en la nevera... pues en la nevera hay de todo de todo el mundo y no sabes que puedes coger, y el resto de desayuno es pan bimbo, 2 mermeladas, crema de cacahuete y cereales. Lo bueno, la habitacion era amplia, las instalaciones están bien y la cocina tiene de todo para usarse. Y está a 4min del ferry. Economico, e instalaciones decentes. Eso si.
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YIMIN
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
住宿環境整潔乾淨舒服，衛浴空間足夠並且乾淨。 女主人親切體貼，提供簡單的自助早餐。非常喜歡露台空間，很值得推薦的好住宿！
住宿環境整潔乾淨舒服，衛浴空間足夠並且乾淨。 女主人親切體貼，提供簡單的自助早餐。非常喜歡露台空間，很值得推薦的好住宿！
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steve
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
breakfast ok, a more original type of upmarket organic 'muesli' type would have worked better with a bit of fresh fruit... no problem though
breakfast ok, a more original type of upmarket organic 'muesli' type would have worked better with a bit of fresh fruit... no problem though
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T D
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hostel with several full service hotel rooms (which is what i had). The front door had a secure access code. The room was clean, linens soft and in good condition. The kitchen and dishes were new and in really nice condition and much better than similar hotels. Probably the best experience Ive had with any similar lodging. I slept well, but you are a couple of blocks from the ferry, so you may hear heavy trucks on the road early in the morning. It was quiet enough for me. There were multiple options for breakfast. The desk staff were responsive and made sure i had everything i needed. The towels were soft. It was a perfect fast overnight stay.
Hostel with several full service hotel rooms (which is what i had). The front door had a secure access code. The room was clean, linens soft and in good condition. The kitchen and dishes were new and in really nice condition and much better than similar hotels. Probably the best experience Ive had with any similar lodging. I slept well, but you are a couple of blocks from the ferry, so you may hear heavy trucks on the road early in the morning. It was quiet enough for me. There were multiple options for breakfast. The desk staff were responsive and made sure i had everything i needed. The towels were soft. It was a perfect fast overnight stay.
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Johan
Feb 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean , good location nice kitchen free brekkie
Clean , good location nice kitchen free brekkie
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Nikolai
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Theoretisch schicke Unterkunft aber leider hatten wir einige Probleme mit unserem Aufenthalt. Unser Zimmer war direkt neben der Haustür. Die schließt extrem laut und die halbe Nächte gehen Gäste ein und aus. Also Nix mit Nachtruhe. Frühstück gab’s dann auch nicht wirklich. Milch war aus und noch zwei Scheiben Toast übrig als wir aufgestanden sind. Während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts war auch niemand an der Rezeption.
Theoretisch schicke Unterkunft aber leider hatten wir einige Probleme mit unserem Aufenthalt. Unser Zimmer war direkt neben der Haustür. Die schließt extrem laut und die halbe Nächte gehen Gäste ein und aus. Also Nix mit Nachtruhe. Frühstück gab’s dann auch nicht wirklich. Milch war aus und noch zwei Scheiben Toast übrig als wir aufgestanden sind. Während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts war auch niemand an der Rezeption.
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Akisi
Jan 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is more of a backpackers vibe. We booked a whole room for a family of 4 (it had 3 bunk beds and a queen bed). Continential breakfast is provided, abd while average , its not bad for budget accommodation. Edit picton is the other place we stayed that might be more suitable for families. This place wasnt bad either, probably lote suited to singles.
This is more of a backpackers vibe. We booked a whole room for a family of 4 (it had 3 bunk beds and a queen bed). Continential breakfast is provided, abd while average , its not bad for budget accommodation. Edit picton is the other place we stayed that might be more suitable for families. This place wasnt bad either, probably lote suited to singles.
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Alex
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast is fine and clean and tidy and a budget friendly stay for travellers.
Breakfast is fine and clean and tidy and a budget friendly stay for travellers.
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Zoe
Jul 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and tidy. Warm fire place.
Clean and tidy. Warm fire place.
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Daniel
Jul 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in (email code, contactless). Warm, clean and comfortable. We will return.
Easy check in (email code, contactless). Warm, clean and comfortable. We will return.
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Daniel
Jul 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great place, we've already booked again.
This is a great place, we've already booked again.
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DYLAN
Jun 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Cheap, friendly and convenient place to stay in Picton. Tea, coffee, milk, bread etc available in the kitchen. Free, easy parking. I would stay again
Cheap, friendly and convenient place to stay in Picton. Tea, coffee, milk, bread etc available in the kitchen. Free, easy parking. I would stay again
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Catherine
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice facility, though no beach but nice lawn overlooking the water. The area for on-top kayaking is very small. - Skip the "happy hour" - no reduced prices and was not al all social the night I was there. They tried to pull me away from my lunch so they could sing the good-bye song, even though the couple and I weren't leaving for 2 hours... The hostel guests are physically separated from hotel guests for dinner, and since I was the only hostel guest, I sat by myself (while a large group was on the other side of the eating area), was served last and was still eating when entertainment started. I left without desert because I just wanted to get out of there! + The villagers who put on the show were very welcoming and must have worked hard to put on the show. Very good!
Nice facility, though no beach but nice lawn overlooking the water. The area for on-top kayaking is very small. - Skip the "happy hour" - no reduced prices and was not al all social the night I was there. They tried to pull me away from my lunch so they could sing the good-bye song, even though the couple and I weren't leaving for 2 hours... The hostel guests are physically separated from hotel guests for dinner, and since I was the only hostel guest, I sat by myself (while a large group was on the other side of the eating area), was served last and was still eating when entertainment started. I left without desert because I just wanted to get out of there! + The villagers who put on the show were very welcoming and must have worked hard to put on the show. Very good!
FAQs about The Boathouse Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available onsite.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 00:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.
Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?
The property is located on the waterfront in Picton, just steps from Picton Foreshore and Picton Museum, 0.1 mi from Picton War Memorial, and 0.2 mi from Picton Harbour.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-10-24: 51.518476210990904USD
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- 2026-10-26: 50.77174426189041USD
- 2026-10-27: 51.808030311035154USD
- 2026-10-28: 50.77174426189041USD
- 2026-10-29: 53.84660190054703USD
- 2026-10-30: 51.418558269378664USD
- 2026-10-31: 55.14355851698684USD
- 2026-11-01: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-11-02: 51.908162173049924USD
- 2026-11-03: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-11-04: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-11-05: 53.94651984215927USD
- 2026-11-06: 50.9389444485054USD
- 2026-11-07: 53.84660190054703USD
- 2026-11-08: 53.84660190054703USD
- 2026-11-09: 55.14355851698684USD
- 2026-11-10: 53.557236050457USD
- 2026-11-11: 51.908162173049924USD
- 2026-11-12: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-11-13: 50.9389444485054USD
- 2026-11-14: 53.94651984215927USD
- 2026-11-15: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-11-16: 53.84660190054703USD
- 2026-11-17: 51.908162173049924USD
- 2026-11-18: 55.14355851698684USD
- 2026-11-19: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-11-20: 51.418558269378664USD
- 2026-11-21: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-11-22: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-11-23: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-11-24: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-11-25: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-11-26: 51.908162173049924USD
- 2026-11-27: 54.69591723947525USD
- 2026-11-28: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-11-29: 51.418558269378664USD
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- 2026-12-01: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-02: 53.35699371846771USD
- 2026-12-03: 50.449340544834136USD
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- 2026-12-05: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-06: 54.63636607781982USD
- 2026-12-07: 54.69591723947525USD
- 2026-12-08: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-09: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-12-10: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-11: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-12: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-12-13: 53.35699371846771USD
- 2026-12-14: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-15: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-16: 50.449340544834136USD
- 2026-12-17: 53.35699371846771USD
- 2026-12-18: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-19: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-20: 55.78503734963608USD
- 2026-12-21: 50.9389444485054USD
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 17 years old.
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- 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
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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