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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, candles, and a view of the outdoors.

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

₹17,991

₹20,690 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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 modern house with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake.

2. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

₹12,188

₹14,154 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.

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.

3. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

₹9,917

₹11,450 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

4. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Luciano

₹3,660

₹4,263 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

5. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Prabodini

₹5,597

₹6,486 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

John

₹8,937

₹10,277 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and large windows.

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.

7. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

₹4,282

₹4,962 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

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

8. Broadway Motel

Picton

Peter

₹9,360

₹10,764 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A room with a bed, a window, a sliding door to an outdoor area, and a trash bin.

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.

9. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

₹4,112

₹4,775 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

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".

10. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Willie

₹7,761

₹8,925 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 granite countertop, a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel kettle, and a window with blinds.

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

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

11. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Katrina

₹8,297

₹9,542 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

₹7,521

₹8,747 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 modern restaurant with wooden flooring, black and white tables, and chairs. Large windows offer views of the outside.

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

13. Edit Picton

Picton

vicki

₹9,515

₹10,943 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.

A room with a green wall, a map, and a cat sitting by the door.

A room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

14. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

₹2,997

₹3,485 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A hotel with a 'EVOLVE' sign, a parking area, and a street view at night.

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

15. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Jayde

₹6,124

₹7,112 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A table with a bottle of champagne, a glass, and food items including cheese and grapes, overlooking a marina and a town with hills in the background.

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.

16. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Karl

₹14,591

₹16,919 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a standing fan, and a view of the outdoors.

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

17. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

₹6,518

₹7,518 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

A compact living space with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a window, and a radiator.

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

18. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Colin

₹5,816

₹6,748 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A room with a dining table set for four, a television, a cabinet, a sofa, and a chair.

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

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

19. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

₹13,220

₹15,329 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

20. Escape To Picton

Picton

Donna

₹15,475

₹17,944 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top Big Bay Hotel Reviews

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

8/10 Good

"Good room for its price. Reception was nice and kind"

Jasmine Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent motel in a quiet but very convenient position to town ."

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very close to the ferry terminal & marina. Clean room, comfortable beds, awesome kitchenette, parking is right in front (we stayed in ground floor unit). Will definitely stay here again in the future."

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice spot and comfortable rooms. Everything is within comfortable walking distance. We were very well looked after and would definitely stay again when we are next through."

Aldan Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, very handy location"

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place to stay. Veiws were amazing from our room. Reception staff were brilliant and very helpful."

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, good size room, balcony with Harbour view."

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"in the centre of picton town was quiet, affordable and clean"

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."

More cheap stays in Big Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

₹2,620

₹3,051 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (384 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

₹2,997

₹3,485 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

₹3,660

₹4,263 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (224 reviews)

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton

₹3,911

₹4,498 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 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)

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 Edit Picton and Picton Beachcomber Inn. 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 Pelorus Sound, Kenepuru Sounds and Picton Harbour. You'll also find Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore 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 Portage Resort

3. Lochmara Lodge

4. The Boathouse Lodge

5. Picton Beachcomber Inn

6. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

7. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

8. Broadway Motel

9. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

10. Harbour View Motel

11. Jasmine Court Motel

12. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

13. Edit Picton

14. Atlantis Backpackers

15. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

16. Picton Waterfront Apartments

17. Top of the Town

18. Aldan Lodge Motel

19. Sennen House

20. Escape To Picton

Top Big Bay Hotel Reviews

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Jasmine Court Motel

Picton Beachcomber Inn

The Boathouse Lodge

Aldan Lodge Motel

Edit Picton

Harbour View Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

More cheap stays in Big Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

AAA Marlin Motel

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