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A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and an exit door leading to a balcony.

A treehouse with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest, connected by a wooden staircase.

A beach with a wooden walkway leading to a small structure, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

1. Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove

Sandra

฿4,612

฿5,304 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.

A reception desk with a wooden top and blue edge, a clock on the wall, and a painting of a boat.

A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.

A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various kitchen utensils on the wall.

2. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Kathy

฿1,450

฿1,667 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina and mountains.

A marina with boats, a grassy area, and a building with balconies.

A dining table with a view of a marina and boats, set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a potted plant, a nightstand, and a view of a marina and mountains.

3. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Spencer

฿1,835

฿2,111 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a street and mountains.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.

4. Broadway Motel

Picton

Carl

฿2,362

฿2,716 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A hotel with a rooftop patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the city and mountains at night.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, microwave, and refrigerator, a black leather sofa, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small dining table, and a kitchenette.

A well-maintained outdoor area with a paved walkway, green lawn, and various potted plants.

5. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Ani

฿2,039

฿2,345 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A lakeside park with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of boats on the water.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a grassy area with a palm tree.

A lush lemon tree with numerous ripe lemons, surrounded by a well-maintained garden.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

6. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

฿2,410

฿5,014 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A wooden table with two wine glasses, a blue chair, and a view of a lake with boats and greenery in the background.

A reception building with a sign, a car parked in front, and a lake with boats in the background.

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn in front, set against a backdrop of hills and a starry night sky.

A marina with boats docked at wooden piers, surrounded by mountains.

7. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

John

฿2,124

฿2,443 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a framed cityscape picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dining table, and two black chairs.

8. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Yuuma

฿2,413

฿2,775 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A tropical resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, leading towards a body of water with hills in the background.

A neatly made bed with a blue and white striped bedspread, two pillows, and two folded towels. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall above the bed.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and mountains, and hanging lanterns.

9. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

฿3,686

฿4,238 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of a turquoise sea and green hills.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple houses, a beach, and lush greenery.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view of a lake and mountains, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring wooden tables and chairs, wine glasses, and menus.

10. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

฿5,003

฿5,753 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A terrace with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a cruise ship in the background.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a prominent building labeled "EDWIN FOX".

A two-story hotel with a balcony and a sign indicating it is the Harbour View Motel.

11. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Marc

฿2,391

฿2,750 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A balcony with a view of a marina, boats, and a hilly landscape.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large mirror, and a view of the sea.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of a harbor and mountains.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

12. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Glen

฿4,214

฿4,846 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A small, single-story building with a covered porch and a door leading inside.

A small, single-story mobile home with a white exterior and blue trim, a front door, a window, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A gravel driveway leading to a building with a small attached garage.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a sofa with a cushion and a dining area with a table and chairs.

13. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

฿1,594

฿1,833 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A balcony with a view of a marina, a wooden table, two chairs, and a sofa.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea and hills.

A room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A bar area with a neon sign reading "THE BOATSHED," bar stools, a bar counter, and a selection of bottles on shelves.

14. Edit Picton

Picton

Jessica

฿2,103

฿2,418 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A clear view of a coastal area with a dock extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by dense green hills.

A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a window, and a picture on the wall.

A room with a round table and three wooden stools, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a tree and a blue bench outside.

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

15. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

฿2,018

฿2,321 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are two large mirrors on the walls and a small side table with a vase of flowers.

A balcony with a wooden railing, a view of a lake, and mountains in the background.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a window with a view of a dock and mountains, and shelves with kitchenware.

16. The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only

Wilson Bay

Anonymous traveller

฿4,894

฿5,628 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.

A residential street with a modern house, a concrete pathway, and a large tree.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a white microwave, a television mounted on the wall, and a bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread.

A narrow corridor with a wooden fence on one side and a white door on the other. There is a small table and chairs in the center, and a potted plant with pink flowers at the end of the corridor.

17. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

฿2,404

฿2,764 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.

A marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a large white structure with a flat roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a door, and a small trash bin.

A modern building with large windows, a paved walkway, and potted plants.

18. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Matt

฿2,143

฿2,464 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a phone. There are bottles on shelves and a window with curtains.

A view of a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a white sofa, a wooden chair with a blue throw, and a small table with books.

19. Escape To Picton

Picton

Donna

฿5,935

฿6,825 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A large white building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding gravel path.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a blue umbrella.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a kettle.

20. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

฿5,070

฿5,831 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Top Big Bay Hotel Reviews

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, everything was great. Just remember to bring your own toothbrush."

Jasmine Court Motel

8/10 Good

"We did tell them that the shower door was faulty. Otherwise good"

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place grea views comfy and clean rooms and spacious"

Broadway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"This is good enough keep up the good work team"

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great experience with this motel. Communication was very good and they were very accommodating with a date change due to ferry cancelation. Nice clean unit with stunning harbour views. Highly recommended."

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"So easy to understand, everything laid out as explained. Definitely stay again"

Aldan Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"O"

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"Great communication before my stay, as I was arriving late. Instructions were left, and there were signs up the next morning allowing me to leave happily. I would stay again."

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with a beautiful waters edge location and view"

More cheap stays in Big Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

฿1,038

฿1,193 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (384 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

฿1,162

฿1,337 total

28 Aug - 29 Aug

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

฿1,450

฿1,667 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough

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AAA Marlin Motel

33 Devon Street Picton

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8.6/10 Excellent! (312 reviews)

The Villa - Hostel

34 Auckland St. Picton

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8.2/10 Very good! (89 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Big Bay?

Located 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from the heart of Big Bay, Harbour View Motel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Picton Beachcomber Inn and The Boathouse Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Big Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Big Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Big Bay.

What is staying in Big Bay like?

Travellers to Big Bay will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 149 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Big Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Big Bay?

Places to visit in the wider area include Queen Charlotte Walkway, Pelorus Sound and Kenepuru Sounds. You'll also find Picton Harbour and Picton Ferry Terminal in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Big Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Big Bay?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Big Bay is 986 mm.

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Our top choices for Big Bay hotels

1. Punga Cove Resort

2. The Boathouse Lodge

3. Picton Beachcomber Inn

4. Broadway Motel

5. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

6. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

7. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

8. Jasmine Court Motel

9. Lochmara Lodge

10. The Portage Resort

11. Harbour View Motel

12. Picton Waterfront Apartments

13. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

14. Edit Picton

15. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

16. The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only

17. Top of the Town

18. Aldan Lodge Motel

19. Escape To Picton

20. Sennen House

Top Big Bay Hotel Reviews

Edit Picton

Jasmine Court Motel

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Broadway Motel

Harbour View Motel

The Boathouse Lodge

Aldan Lodge Motel

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

More cheap stays in Big Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

AAA Marlin Motel

The Villa - Hostel

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