Is parking available at the property?

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

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and step-free entrances. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Waikawa, just a 4-minute drive from Picton Harbour and 5 minutes from Picton Museum. It is also close to several attractions, including Waikawa Jetty (0.9 km), Victoria Domain (1.5 km), and Picton Ferry Terminal (4.4 km).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

What guests think

At Bay Vista Waterfront Motel, guests consistently praise the tranquil waterfront setting with sweeping marina and bay views, modern self contained units, and exceptionally helpful staff, creating a relaxing base that is a short drive from Picton.

Reviewers also emphasize spotless interiors and practical amenities such as on site laundry and easy parking. Private patios and lawn areas add outdoor space, with a local pub and coastal walks nearby for exploring. Expect a peaceful, well kept, and caring stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests appreciate convenient on site laundry and easy parking. Lawns, patios, and direct bay access add to the appeal.

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Heather

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Joerg

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr schöne Unterkunft direkt am Wasser. Sehr ruhig und angenehm. Großes Zimmer, extra Schlafzimmer. Parken vor dem Apartment. Eine der besten Unterkünfte unseres Urlaubs.

10

Tracy

19 Dec 2021

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Stayed 5 nights

Amazing place to stay...been on the bay access to the water was great and private with park like grounds were amazing. Had great time paddleboarding in the bay and staff were friendly.

10

vivienne

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property setting is incredible! Really hard to beat. Individual patios lead to waterfront where boats are moored. Hills beyond with easily reachable moderate hike of Snout's Track. Park at the Snout's Track Carpark and walk 40 mins to Queen Charlotte View. Modern rooms. Laundry very convenient. Owner Rachel is very helpful and upbeat! Town less than 5 mins drive.

10

Graham

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great outlook and grass area.

10

André

7 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel was very nice, with rooms opening to a nice lawn with a view of the bay. I have to mention the care and honesty of the staff if this family-run motel. We forgot a piece of jewelry behind and they made sure we got it back via post.

10

Geoff

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location,beautiful private spot. Clean,quiet, good laundry facilities. 10 minutes to downtown. Highly recommend.

10

Shane

2 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Dennis

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Joanna

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with units described as immaculately clean and well kept. Housekeeping standards appear consistently high.

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Heather

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Mark

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Barbara

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Geoff

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location,beautiful private spot. Clean,quiet, good laundry facilities. 10 minutes to downtown. Highly recommend.

10

Shane

2 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

John

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, nice clean rooms, quiet location with great view of the marina. Would stay again.

10

Frania

25 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

What a lovely motel. Clean, quiet, and amazing staff. Would stay again in a heart beat.

10

David

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely location, friendly staff, clean and quite motel with great facilities. Bed was rather firm!

10

Alison

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an amazing 2 night stay. The location was peaceful, unit was beautifully presented and the friendly welcome made us feel right at home. We would definitely stay there again!

10

Joanna

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, well equipped, and self contained, many opening to outdoor space with bay or marina views; several note generous space and some one bedroom layouts.

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Heather

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Graham

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great outlook.

10

Joerg

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr schöne Unterkunft direkt am Wasser. Sehr ruhig und angenehm. Großes Zimmer, extra Schlafzimmer. Parken vor dem Apartment. Eine der besten Unterkünfte unseres Urlaubs.

10

Mark

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Barbara

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

vivienne

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property setting is incredible! Really hard to beat. Individual patios lead to waterfront where boats are moored. Hills beyond with easily reachable moderate hike of Snout's Track. Park at the Snout's Track Carpark and walk 40 mins to Queen Charlotte View. Modern rooms. Laundry very convenient. Owner Rachel is very helpful and upbeat! Town less than 5 mins drive.

10

Graham

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great outlook and grass area.

10

André

7 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel was very nice, with rooms opening to a nice lawn with a view of the bay. I have to mention the care and honesty of the staff if this family-run motel. We forgot a piece of jewelry behind and they made sure we got it back via post.

10

Tom

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access and heaps of room

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Joanna

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, attentive, and proactive, with staff offering caring support, helpful local advice, and reuniting guests with forgotten items.

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holly

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had an amazing stay here during my five-week Oceania trip. My first night was unexpected—I needed an ambulance to the local hospital after a fall on the ferry—but the staff at Bay Vista were incredibly attentive throughout the whole ordeal. They checked on me during the ambulance visit and followed up the next day to make sure I was doing okay (four sutures along my hairline). A special shout-out to Maddie, who was exceptionally caring and checked on me several times. The location is absolutely beautiful, and it has definitely set the bar high for future stays along the southern New Zealand coast. Thank you to the entire team for your kindness and support during a very stressful moment. You all truly rock!

10

Brian

13 Dec 2022

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Rachel and her family took great care of us. We could have stayed longer as this was a great base from which to explore Picton and the surrounding area,

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Heather

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Mark

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Robert

23 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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🙌

10

vivienne

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property setting is incredible! Really hard to beat. Individual patios lead to waterfront where boats are moored. Hills beyond with easily reachable moderate hike of Snout's Track. Park at the Snout's Track Carpark and walk 40 mins to Queen Charlotte View. Modern rooms. Laundry very convenient. Owner Rachel is very helpful and upbeat! Town less than 5 mins drive.

10

André

7 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel was very nice, with rooms opening to a nice lawn with a view of the bay. I have to mention the care and honesty of the staff if this family-run motel. We forgot a piece of jewelry behind and they made sure we got it back via post.

10

John

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, nice clean rooms, quiet location with great view of the marina. Would stay again.

10

Alison

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an amazing 2 night stay. The location was peaceful, unit was beautifully presented and the friendly welcome made us feel right at home. We would definitely stay there again!

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Chrystal

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Location

Scenic and peaceful bayfront setting, a short drive to Picton, with a local pub and walking tracks nearby.

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holly

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had an amazing stay here during my five-week Oceania trip. My first night was unexpected—I needed an ambulance to the local hospital after a fall on the ferry—but the staff at Bay Vista were incredibly attentive throughout the whole ordeal. They checked on me during the ambulance visit and followed up the next day to make sure I was doing okay (four sutures along my hairline). A special shout-out to Maddie, who was exceptionally caring and checked on me several times. The location is absolutely beautiful, and it has definitely set the bar high for future stays along the southern New Zealand coast. Thank you to the entire team for your kindness and support during a very stressful moment. You all truly rock!

10

Mark

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Sarah

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location - waterfront - quiet. Would highly recommend.

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vivienne

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property setting is incredible! Really hard to beat. Individual patios lead to waterfront where boats are moored. Hills beyond with easily reachable moderate hike of Snout's Track. Park at the Snout's Track Carpark and walk 40 mins to Queen Charlotte View. Modern rooms. Laundry very convenient. Owner Rachel is very helpful and upbeat! Town less than 5 mins drive.

10

Jodi

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Geoff

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location,beautiful private spot. Clean,quiet, good laundry facilities. 10 minutes to downtown. Highly recommend.

10

John

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, nice clean rooms, quiet location with great view of the marina. Would stay again.

10

Alison

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an amazing 2 night stay. The location was peaceful, unit was beautifully presented and the friendly welcome made us feel right at home. We would definitely stay there again!

10

Søren

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

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Joanna

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Dining

No on site dining is mentioned; guests often self cater and note a local pub or restaurant within walking distance or a short drive.

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Heather

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Sheila

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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,

10

Jodi

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Chrystal

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Marg

30 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Emma

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Joanna

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (On Waterfront)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Sea View

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (On Waterfront)

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