𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Mahau Sound from RM142 (2026) - Fully Refundable Options

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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 with a view of a marina, a grassy lawn, and a parking area.

1. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Graham

RM400

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

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

2. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Margaret

RM311

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

3. Broadway Motel

Picton

Bonita

RM361

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 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 hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

4. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Luciano

RM198

RM228 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 marina with boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

5. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Elizabeth

RM369

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Edit Picton

Picton

Santoshni

RM293

RM337 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 well-maintained outdoor area with a paved walkway, green lawn, and various potted plants.

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

7. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Kathleen

RM283

RM325 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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 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.

8. Top of the Town

Picton

Peter

RM286

RM329 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

9. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

Woody

RM424

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 modern building with large windows, a paved walkway, and potted plants.

10. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Colin

RM278

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

11. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

RM195

RM224 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A marina with boats docked, a road with vehicles, and a building with a blue roof.

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.

12. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

RM140

RM161 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

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.

13. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Beau

RM807

RM929 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

14. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

RM439

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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.

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

15. Escape To Picton

Picton

Andrew

RM707

RM813 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 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.

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

16. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

RM562

RM646 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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.

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

17. Sennen House

Picton

Lex

RM604

RM694 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A front door with a sign reading "The Gables," a life preserver hanging on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

Two armchairs with patterned cushions, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a window with stained glass panes.

A room with a beige armchair, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a vase with flowers, and a blue and white patterned vase on the floor.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace.

18. The Gables B&B

Picton

Margaret

RM596

RM685 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 boats docked, a wooden pier, and a grassy area with a palm tree.

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

19. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

RM333

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 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.

20. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

RM189

RM218 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Picton Beachcomber Inn Picton View	Jasmine Court Motel Picton View	Broadway Motel Picton View	The Boathouse Lodge Picton View	Harbour View Motel Picton View
9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 738 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 720 reviews	8.6 Excellent 229 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews
RM400 RM460 total includes taxes & fees 24 Oct - 25 Oct	RM311 RM364 total includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov	RM361 RM415 total includes taxes & fees 24 Oct - 25 Oct	RM198 RM228 total includes taxes & fees 24 Oct - 25 Oct	RM369 RM424 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct

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A campsite or “bach” with views of stunning blue waters and emerald hills. Sounds great? Think Mahau Sound for your next NZ holiday.

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Top Mahau Sound Hotel Reviews

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Ideal for one night, helpful staff, convenient to shops and restaurants."

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Location is absolutely perfect, walk on walk off ferry, no car needed. Shopping, restaurants, bars right at your door!!"

Jasmine Court Motel

8/10 Good

"A clean, easily accessible motel in the centre of Picton. You are within walking distance of shops and restaurants and it is very easy to get to the Port from here. Strongly recommend"

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

8/10 Good

"Only one comment. I left very early. Found I could not get into the kitchen to get my food from the fridge as the doors were locked. Wasnt aware that that would happen."

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great and accomodating. We arrived"

Broadway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the easy check in"

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Really cosy, clean and safe in my experience. I lived the white and blue. The kitchen and lounge felt homely. Close to the ferry, Thai restaurant, theatre, mini golf. . . A beautiful, rejuvenating place."

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed in the property for a few hours as our late ferry was delayed but we were very impressed with the property and wished we could have made more use of it!"

Waterfront Motels

8/10 Good

"Excellent location, close to the centre of town and several restaurants. Nice outlook over the river. The 7 am construction noise across the river was a pain."

More cheap stays in Mahau Sound

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

RM123

RM142 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (386 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

RM140

RM161 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton

RM168

RM193 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

78 Grove Road Blenheim

RM195

RM225 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

includes taxes & fees

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

RM198

RM228 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough

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8.8/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Mahau Sound?

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough, located 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from the heart of Mahau Sound, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Harbour View Motel and Edit Picton. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Mahau Sound.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mahau Sound, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Mahau Sound.

What is staying in Mahau Sound like?

Travellers to Mahau Sound will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 257 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Mahau Sound.

What is there to see in Mahau Sound?

A favourite place to visit is Pelorus Sound. You'll also find Okiwa Bay and Kenepuru Sounds in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Mahau Sound guide.

What's the weather like in Mahau Sound?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Mahau Sound is 1542 mm.

Mahau Sound hotels from RM142

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Our top choices for Mahau Sound hotels

1. Picton Beachcomber Inn

2. Jasmine Court Motel

3. Broadway Motel

4. The Boathouse Lodge

5. Harbour View Motel

6. Edit Picton

7. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

8. Top of the Town

9. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

10. Aldan Lodge Motel

11. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

12. Atlantis Backpackers

13. Picton Waterfront Apartments

14. Lochmara Lodge

15. Escape To Picton

16. The Portage Resort

17. Sennen House

18. The Gables B&B

19. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

20. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

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