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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.

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

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

1. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

RM559

RM643 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove

Sandra

RM546

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.

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

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

3. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Luciano

RM172

RM197 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

RM436

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A marina with multiple boats, a parking lot, and a residential area with houses and greenery.

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

5. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

RM300

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 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 neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two white pillows, and a striped pillow. There are two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

6. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

John

RM301

RM346 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

RM189

RM217 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Edit Picton

Picton

vicki

RM309

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Broadway Motel

Picton

Carl

RM319

RM367 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 hotel with a view of a marina, a grassy lawn, and a parking area.

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

10. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Prabodini

RM253

RM291 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Jayde

RM199

RM228 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A kitchen with a person cooking, a window with a painting, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

12. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

RM139

RM160 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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".

13. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Willie

RM312

RM359 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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.

14. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Colin

RM254

RM292 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 view of a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

A boutique hotel with a sign reading "Escape to Picton." It features a balcony with a railing, multiple windows, and a small outdoor seating area.

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

15. Escape To Picton

Picton

Donna

RM702

RM808 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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

16. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Karl

RM662

RM761 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 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.

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

17. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Katrina

RM354

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

18. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

RM600

RM690 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

19. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

RM284

RM327 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.

A white RV with a blue stripe, a small potted plant on the ground, and a window reflecting a building and trees.

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

Two people sitting on wooden stools on an outdoor patio with a view of trees and a building in the background.

20. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Picton

Darren

RM167

RM192 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Top Ruakaka Bay Hotel Reviews

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."

Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay thanks"

Sennen House

10/10 Excellent

"Spent three nights in the James cook suite. Spacious, comfortable, two bathrooms. Nice assortment of breakfast options for in room prep. Michelle was very helpful with luggage handling and printing travel documents for us."

More cheap stays in Ruakaka Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

RM123

RM141 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (384 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

RM139

RM160 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton

RM167

RM192 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

RM172

RM197 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (223 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

What's the best place to stay in Ruakaka Bay?

Harbour View Motel, located 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from the heart of Ruakaka Bay, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your stay in the area are Edit Picton and Picton Beachcomber Inn. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Ruakaka Bay.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Ruakaka Bay.

How is it to stay in Ruakaka Bay?

Travellers to Ruakaka Bay will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 177 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Ruakaka Bay.

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

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

What's the seasonal weather in Ruakaka 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 Ruakaka Bay is 986 mm.

Ruakaka Bay hotels from RM141

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Our top choices for Ruakaka Bay hotels

1. The Portage Resort

2. Punga Cove Resort

3. The Boathouse Lodge

4. Lochmara Lodge

5. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

6. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

7. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

8. Edit Picton

9. Broadway Motel

10. Picton Beachcomber Inn

11. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

12. Atlantis Backpackers

13. Harbour View Motel

14. Aldan Lodge Motel

15. Escape To Picton

16. Picton Waterfront Apartments

17. Jasmine Court Motel

18. Sennen House

19. Top of the Town

20. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Top Ruakaka Bay Hotel Reviews

Picton Beachcomber Inn

The Boathouse Lodge

Aldan Lodge Motel

Edit Picton

Harbour View Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Sennen House

More cheap stays in Ruakaka Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

AAA Marlin Motel

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