Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in the heart of Picton, just steps from Picton Harbour and a short walk to Picton War Memorial, Picton Museum, and Waitohi Recreational Reserve.

Is there a swimming pool at the hotel?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal and open from October 17 to March 20.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Beachcomber Inn Picton - Comfort by the Sea

Average nightly price at Beachcomber Inn Picton by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$134
February	$145
March	$130
April	$111
May	$68
June	$64
July	$62
August	$61
September	$67
October	$87
November	$106
December	$113

What guests think

At Beachcomber Inn Picton, travellers praise the harbour views, walkable location near the ferry, and generally spacious, comfortable rooms, while noting an older property with some dated features, occasional noise, tight parking, and patchy Wi‑Fi.

Most guests find the staff friendly and accommodating, though a few report inconsistent welcomes or short-staffing. The on-site restaurant is praised when open, but opening days can be limited and breakfast is not consistently available. Cleanliness is typically good, though some report occasional bathroom issues or strong cleaning odors. Overall, it suits short stopovers where convenience matters more than extras.

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Facilities

Parking is available but can be tight or limited during construction, and the small pool has drawn complaints about size and cleanliness. The building is older and has a lift; some areas were under renovation during stays.

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AG

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good view, parking.

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Angela

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely views from our balcony and spacious room. Spa bath was a treat. Restaurant dinner was excellent and restaurant staff very helpful. Overall welcome was a bit cool and it was missing a few finishing touches. Pool was disappointingly small. Also a bit of noise in the early morning from the wharf nearby.

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Naomi

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Cleanliness and staff excellent. Parking was a bit tight. We had a 4x4 and could barely open up the doors with the cars next to us. Showerheads in rooms were terrible. They need to upgrade to a slider shower.

10

ROBIN

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient and tidy, great beds. Easy parking . Excellent A1

8

Frances and Roland

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful spacious room with queen and single bed. Very spacios bathroom. Good views across to the ferry from 2nd floor, and wool blankets in cupboard so you can sit outside and watch sun go down. Good winter rate. A lift so no need to drag bags up stairs. Only cautions are (a) low handrails on narrow upper floor landing for those who dont like heights and (b) old exterior doors and windows with what looks like the old orange lead-based paint showing through in places. Might just be old orange paint.Would definitely stay again. Restaurant closed due to upgrading of front entrance but looks like it would have a stunning view over the harbour.

8

Alex

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room OK but a little run down. Major upgrade construction to the front entrance - not warned in Expedia.

10

Betty

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Outside of property is a bit old and tired and pool was not clean but harbor view room was excellent. Great views from room and balcony, wonderful spa tub and very clean and comfortable. Restaurant is very good

8

Mark

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice as always, bit of construction on so parking limited and restaurant closed, but otherwise good stay.

10

Joshua

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking lot was tiny and a little hard to navigate but otherwise a lovely stay!

6

Aaron

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Under construction

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely describe rooms as clean and tidy, with many noting spotless conditions. A smaller number mention bathroom mildew or residue, missed servicing, and strong cleaning-product smells.

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anna

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Poor customer service upon check in. Mould in shower. Rom smelt overpowering of chemical cleaner

6

CLARKE

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom could be more clean.. the shower matte I placed on the floor had some.. interesting residue on it when I went to hang it up.

4

Adam

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are dated and in need of a refresh. Bathroom smelled of mildew. View was amazing though, and staff were lovely.

10

Amanda

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful harbor view from our room and balcony. Clean and warm room.

10

neil

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good and clean

10

William

Oct 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was beautiful! Our room was extremely clean and lots of ammenities. Very close to downtown. Plan to stay here again on our way back through Picton.

10

RG

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and staff

4

Bill

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location of the property was good, easy walking into the township great view out onto the Harbour. Our room was terribly serviced, I could understand if it was a bit of a rush to get this ready but we checked in well after check in time, dirty dishes in the sink in the bathroom etc, when you Pay $250 for the night you would expect to walk into a place that doesn't look the last people just left, won`t be staying here again

8

William

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good but I am sensitive to fragrances and the room had been sprayed with something that was very powerful

10

Raewyn

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely and clean, plus quiet. Easy walk to the waterfront for drink and look at the sounds.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious with balconies or patios and notable harbor views; several mention comfortable beds and useful in-room amenities. Downsides include dated decor, lack of air conditioning in some rooms, small or awkward showers, and unreliable Wi‑Fi in places.

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Jim

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great views. Spacious room made for a nice stay.

8

Jeff

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good accommodation. No aircon though.

6

Peter

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older property, no air conditioning

10

Debbie

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really modern, clean room with great view.

10

Henna

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Big room, comfy bed, patio.

6

Jonathan

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the rooms are in a decent state for 20 year old fittings, they're let down by the beds. I've stayed in multiple rooms and all the beds sag badly. WiFi is also terrible in most rooms. Other hotels in town (sadly full this week) have figured out how to make WiFi work, but not the Beachcomber. Nor have they learned how to staff a front desk from 7AM, have breakfast available in their dining room, or ever have a seat for guests in their dining room without a reservation. I've stayed here when I had to if other properties are booked out, at least ten times over twenty years. Every time I hope it will be better, and every time it is not.

10

Steve

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was most excellent and staff were likewise. Great amenities in room, great views of Picton Harbor, very accessible to town

8

Beth

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice views of harbor, property is a bit older and furniture is dated, but the room was very clean. The shower was a bit small. We liked that it wasn’t in the center of town and was a quick walk to the main area.great Views

10

Louise

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room with view - shower could be better otherwise very comfortable and convenient

6

Steve

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice in every way except: (1) Unreliable wi-fi and something also blocked my own data, had to go outside and some distance away from the building to get internet access (so it wasn't my phone at fault, but something to do with the building), which prevented me from doing laptop work that needed internet access, so was problematic for a working trip. (2) breakfast not available at the adjoining restaurant.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly, helpful, and accommodating with easy late or early check-in arrangements. Some guests experienced poor interactions, limited desk hours, or delays due to short staffing.

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Sona

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was a lovely find. We took the Interislander ferry and it was just a short 5 minute drive. We arrived after normal check in hours but because I had prepaid with Expedia it was no problem to make arrangements to pick up my hotel key. They left it in a convent spot that was easy for me to locate. In the morning we checked out and had a chance to chat with the staff. Incredibly friendly and helpful with suggestions we had asked for. 10/10 would recommend!

10

Kieran

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and great location. Friendly staff nothing was a problem.

10

Joseph

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk/reception was brilliant.

6

Laurent

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Short staffed. Front desk person although very nice was very clear that she was the only person working therefore our requests would be taken care of once she could get to them. Wifi service very poor and slow at best. Location is good and walking distance to shops and restaurants

10

NICHOLAS

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

pretty view from balcony - very efficient and helpful front desk

8

alain

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accueil catastrophique

10

Shane

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, clean and great location!

10

Dean

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, allowed to enter early.

4

TIEDAN

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The cleaning lady was very rude, she knocked the door at 9:00am, because we are still on the bed, we cannot open the door for her, then she unlocked the door and break in. The front desk lady with short gray hair was also very rude. When we check out, I asked her if the wines and chips in the room is free, she answered very inpatient and tap my phone screen with her pen( I took a picture of the stuffs) and said “it is all on the menu”. Won’t come back next.

10

Kevin Dean

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk helped us print of some documents we needed and brought them to our room a few hours later. Great service!

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Location

Highly convenient for the ferry and an easy walk to shops, waterfront, and restaurants. Several guests noted noise from traffic, wharf activity, or early-morning services in some rooms.

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Jim

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, nice hotel. Excellently placed for ferry

6

Colin

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant closed Sunday/Monday. Very noisy with outside traffic. Good view of harbor.

10

Andrea

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location very easy to stay will be back

10

Judith

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is as much if not more than you need in Picton before or after a ferry. Short walk to shops, fish and chips, supermarkets, cafes and waterfront, under 10min walk to ferry terminal. Lots of space in the rooms for luggage, a mini bar and basic amenities. Surprisingly good for a Surprisingly low price and would definitely stay again.

10

shane

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay and would be happy to stay again . Walkable to everything you need

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Jennifer

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel very handy for ferry. Our ferry arrived late so key was left for us. Had no interaction with staff as didn’t need to. Was in good spot for restaurants shops etc Very brief overnight stop but very nice and comfortable.

8

Wendy

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is noisy

8

Darryl

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On the smaller side but there was just me so ok. Garbage trucks outside the window at 4am, so be warned, close your windows

10

Malcolm

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to town

10

Robert

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff did the best they could since it was a holiday and they didn’t have full staff. The location was close to restaurants, train and ferry.

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Dining

When open, the on-site restaurant receives strong praise for dinner quality and views. However, it is often closed on certain days or unexpectedly, breakfast is limited or unavailable, and a few guests found some dishes underseasoned or not to taste.

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Pamela

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Could not find a name on the hotel. Whalers restaurant was closed both nights we were there. Nice location near stores and restaurants. Pretty with the harbor nearby.

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Colin

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant closed Sunday/Monday. Very noisy with outside traffic. Good view of harbor.

10

Tami

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view. Convenient. Clean. Ate at the restaurant that was really good. Great base.

8

Diane

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose to stay here as we’re arriving late and wanted just to dine in at their advertised restaurant and not have to go out. At checkin we were told that the restaurant wasn’t open as the chef wasn’t working. They still had a board sign on the driveway advertising their restraunt which I felt was misleading.

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Donna G

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room, 201 was beautiful, a corner room and siding glass doors on both. The view was beautiful overlooking the bay, very quiet, comfortable bed and coffee in the room. Bathroom was vey clean with a great shower as well. We ate at the restaurant and the food was delicious, had the roast lamb, fantastic! Can’t say enough about this find of a hotel, just wonderful in every way. Thanx to the owner and staff. Donna

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Magnus

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean hotel with great views and friendly staff. We had dinner at the restaurant but unfortunately it was not for us - everything was sickeningly sweet and completely unsalted. I’ve come to realize that salt is not much used in new zealand but this was the worst so far, unsalted fish drenched in sweet chili sauce. Unless you are a kiwi used to this kind of seasoning I recommend you dine elsewhere.

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Wade

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here before and are pleased to stay here again. We were disappointed the restaurant wasn’t open on the day we were there, but understand. We had a very nice meal downtown.

10

Brent

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Recommend the in-house restaurant, the food was excellent

10

RACHEL

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Belle hôtel au centre ville près du port, courte marche pour le traversier. Nous avions une belle chambre avec balcon vue sur le port et c’était magnifique. Lits confortables et petit frigidaire. Très bon restaurant pour le souper.

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Steve

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice in every way except: (1) Unreliable wi-fi and something also blocked my own data, had to go outside and some distance away from the building to get internet access (so it wasn't my phone at fault, but something to do with the building), which prevented me from doing laptop work that needed internet access, so was problematic for a working trip. (2) breakfast not available at the adjoining restaurant.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $128	2 $141	3 $129	4 $135	5 $135	6 $128	7 $137
8 $135	9 $141	10 $132	11 $134	12 $132	13 $119	14 $137
15 $132	16 $135	17 $134	18 $135	19 $132	20 $141	21 $119
22 $136	23 $136	24 $152	25 $144	26 $134	27 $137	28 $132
29 $143	30 $138

Beachcomber Inn Picton

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