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

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.

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

1. Lochmara Lodge

Lochmara Bay

Lesli

CA $151

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

2. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Lindsay

CA $53

CA $62 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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

Prabodini

CA $76

CA $89 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

4. Edit Picton

Picton

Jessica

CA $79

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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.

5. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Jayde

CA $65

CA $75 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

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.

6. The Portage Resort

Portage

ivanka

CA $186

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 hotel 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.

7. Broadway Motel

Picton

Carl

CA $97

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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.

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.

8. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

CA $90

CA $105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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 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.

9. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Matt

CA $81

CA $95 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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 boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

10. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Willie

CA $101

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

11. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Yuuma

CA $123

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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.

12. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

John

CA $111

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

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

13. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa

Steve

CA $65

CA $75 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 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.

14. Escape To Picton

Picton

Donna

CA $227

CA $263 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

15. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Lee

CA $180

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

16. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

CA $97

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 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.

17. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

CA $194

CA $225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

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

18. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

CA $75

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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 two-story house with a blue exterior and white trim, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

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

19. The Gables B&B

Picton

Margaret

CA $199

CA $230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

20. Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove

Sandra

CA $189

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre

9.4/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre during your stay in Lochmara Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Kayak through crystal-clear waters to spot native birds and visit the underwater observatory at this tranquil Marlborough Sounds retreat. Hike the scenic trails to lookout points, then relax at the waterfront café where local artists showcase their work.

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Top Lochmara Bay Hotel Reviews

Jasmine Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious, clean and comfortable. A great value stay in a good location."

Scenic Hotel Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

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"

Bella Vista Motel Blenheim

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, close to work. Allowed a late check out and staff were very friendly"

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The property was located approximately 200metres from bars and restaurants and was on the main road to the picton ferries. We had a fabulous view of the harbour and marina. Parking wasn’t an issue. Will stay here again"

ASURE Phoenix Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"3 generations staying together great 2 bedroom unit could easily stay long term with amenities available. Parking outside room made super easy access for my partner who has recently had a knee replacement"

Riverside Hotel Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"Great place awesome staff"

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Close Proximity from the Ferry Terminal, and short amble in to Picton Shopping Centre ~ Welcoming/Engaging Staff; Affordable/Essential only Accommodation, but catering for all one could ever need ~ Would not hesitate to stay again ..."

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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

CA $38

CA $44 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (384 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

CA $45

CA $52 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

CA $53

CA $62 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (220 reviews)

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

78 Grove Road Blenheim

CA $57

CA $66 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

includes taxes & fees

Middle Park Motel

138 Middle Renwick Road Blenheim Marlborough

CA $108

CA $126 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best family hotels in Lochmara Bay?

For families looking for a highly-rated stay in Lochmara Bay, the Lochmara Lodge is an excellent option.This 4-star lodge, with an impressive 9.0 rating, is particularly well-suited for families. It offers a variety of amenities designed with children in mind, including games, a playground, and kids' meals. Guests will also appreciate the selection of toys available, including beach toys, superb for enjoying the scenic surroundings. Many rooms also feature lovely sea views, adding to the appeal for a family holiday.

What are the best spa hotels in Lochmara Bay?

For an excellent spa hotel in Lochmara Bay, consider the highly-rated Lochmara Lodge.This 4-star lodge, with an impressive 9.0 rating, offers an on-site spa with various treatment rooms, including massage services, superb for relaxation. Many rooms boast beautiful sea views and beach views, and the sea is conveniently nearby for easy access. The Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre is also located just next door, providing an additional point of interest.

What are the most romantic hotels in Lochmara Bay for couples?

For a truly romantic escape in Lochmara Bay, consider the wonderful 4-star Lochmara Lodge.Lochmara Lodge, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is perfectly suited for couples seeking a peaceful retreat. Guests can enjoy stunning sea views and beach views directly from their rooms, with many accommodations featuring private patios, balconies, or terraces. The lodge is ideally located near the Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and offers opportunities for mountain biking nearby, providing a blend of relaxation and gentle activity.

When is the best time to go to Lochmara Bay?

The best time to go to Lochmara Bay is during the warmer months, from October to April, for the most pleasant weather and a full range of activities.This period offers long, sunny days, making it ideal for enjoying the Marlborough Sounds. Boat trips, kayaking, and walking trails are all more comfortable and accessible when the weather is fine. You'll find that most of the local attractions and services are fully operational during these months.Couples looking for a relaxing escape will particularly appreciate the mild temperatures and clear skies for romantic strolls along the bay or for enjoying a meal outdoors. The extended daylight hours also mean more time to unwind and take in the natural beauty.Families planning a holiday will find the warmer months great for outdoor adventures. Children can enjoy swimming, exploring the walking tracks, and spotting local wildlife without the chill of winter.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Lochmara Bay.

How much is the nightly rate at a Lochmara Bay hotel?

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Our top choices for Lochmara Bay hotels

1. Lochmara Lodge

2. The Boathouse Lodge

3. Picton Beachcomber Inn

4. Edit Picton

5. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

6. The Portage Resort

7. Broadway Motel

8. Top of the Town

9. Aldan Lodge Motel

10. Harbour View Motel

11. Jasmine Court Motel

12. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

13. Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

14. Escape To Picton

15. Picton Waterfront Apartments

16. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

17. Sennen House

18. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

19. The Gables B&B

20. Punga Cove Resort

Stay near popular Lochmara Bay attractions

Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre

Learn more about Lochmara Bay

Top Lochmara Bay Hotel Reviews

Jasmine Court Motel

Scenic Hotel Marlborough

Harbour View Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Bella Vista Motel Blenheim

Picton Beachcomber Inn

ASURE Phoenix Motor Inn

Riverside Hotel Marlborough

The Boathouse Lodge

More cheap stays in Lochmara Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

Middle Park Motel

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

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