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The Portage Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Breakfast and dinner served, al fresco dining
On the beach
Building design
Korimako Sunroom
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Keruru Suites

Keruru Suites

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tui Terrace | Beach/ocean view

Tui Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Korimako Two Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Korimako Room

Korimako Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Korimako Sunroom

Korimako Sunroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Weka Rooms

Weka Rooms

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (938)
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Picton Beachcomber Inn
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About the area

Map
2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage, 7282

What's nearby

  • Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre - 12 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 25 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 84 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Picton Harbour - 85 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Waikawa Marina - 88 min drive - 53.8 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger Bar & Cafe - ‬88 min drive
  • ‪The Snapper Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raetihi Lodge - ‬97 min drive
  • ‪Spinnaker Restaurant - ‬87 min drive
  • ‪Bay Road Seafoods - ‬85 min drive

About this property

The Portage Resort

Upscale hotel by the sea
Located close to Waikawa Marina and Mabel Island, The Portage Resort provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Portage Resort Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Portage Resort offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Portage Resort Restaurant
  • Snapper Bar & Eatery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is accessible only by water taxi or helicopter. The property does not arrange transfers, guests must make their own arrangements to get to the property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25 to 35 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Peppers Hotel Portage
Peppers Portage
Portage Peppers
Portage Resort Hotel
The Portage Hotel Picton
Hotel The Portage Portage
Portage The Portage Hotel
Hotel The Portage
The Portage Portage
The Portage Resort Hotel
Peppers Portage
Hotel Portage
The Portage

Frequently asked questions

Does The Portage Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Portage Resort?

As of 18 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Portage Resort on 19 Dec 2024 start from AU$270.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Portage Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Portage Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Portage Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Portage Resort located?

Situated on the beach, this hotel is within 32 mi (52 km) of Okiwa Bay, Queen Charlotte Walkway and Picton Museum. Picton Ferry Terminal and Edwin Fox are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 137 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful area in a cove with startlingly views from the deck.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Older property but safe, secluded with a beautiful view of Portage Bay and mountains. Rooms have a patio, but no televisions or clocks. Shower floor was slippery. One dining room and separate lounge area with fireplace. Because of major storm damage a few years ago, we were not able to drive to property, instead we needed to take a water taxi from Picton.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing views, reception staff were very friendly and helpful, we enjoyed lovely fish & chips but were asked to leave due to number of guests wasn’t an issue for us, our luggage was left down at jetty but was quickly resolved, beds were so comfy with mattress topper after two days of biking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had such a lovely stay here. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The place was ideally placed in Marlborough sound. Easyish to get to with a pick-up service from the hotel to the quay. Great kayaking and hiking from the hotel doorstep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
If you're hiking the Queen Charlotte track, the only other option after a very long Day 3 is a backpacker hostel. The Portage has its issues but it's the better option and is fine for one night. The setting is gorgeous, like pretty much everything on the QC. The restaurant and bar, both in the main building, overlook a beautiful bay and the views are stunning. There's a terrace off the bar which is a great place to have a cold beer or glass of wine. The restaurant's pretty good and even has some decent vegetarian options. The staff were all very friendly. A big plus was the guest laundry. We were able to wash our stinky trail clothes for $4 NZD. Our room, however, was pretty disappointing. We stayed in one of the "budget friendly" Weka rooms. It was pretty bare bones, like a Motel 6 with much nicer towels and a comfy bed but without AC or a TV. There was a really grotty, stained old arm chair in one corner and the bathroom was functional but weird. There were lots of dead bugs around. Overall, it's overpriced for what it is but for one night on the trail with cold beer, a shower and a comfy bed, it delivers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, super comfortable rooms & very friendly, helpful staff!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, just found it a bit run down
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roweida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was so peaceful. Being in the sounds was so relaxing. The staff were amazing. We are definitely going back
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Portage was very pleasant to interact both at the front desk as well as in the restaurant. I stayed in two different type rooms. The Korimako Sunroom (#20) had a beuatiful view of the bay. As stated on the site, this type of room does not have a deck but the view was beautiful. I appreciated that the room had two twin beds and a full bed for our group of 3 adults. The other room type we stayed in was the Kormiako Room (#41 & #42). These rooms have a nice deck to sit out on and enjoy a beautiful day but unfortunately the trees & greenery have grown up and block and view you might have while sitting on the deck. One of our two rooms also did not have a refrigerator in the room. We enjoyed our fish & chips at the restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

inna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rene

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a beautiful paradise. Can’t wait to return. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately not only did we find out there was only boat access less than 24hours of making the booking. The non refundable room couldn't supply a roll away bed for our child. Also the room was dirty. Dusty and mould on the curtains. There wasn't enough towels or toiletries. There wasn't even a bread knife to make a sandwich. The cafe is not a cafe. Coffee and stale muffins. Which we weren't offered a plate, napkin or spoon for coffees. Everything was just underwhelming. If you didn't know the place, which we didn't you had no idea where you could explore or even walk. All in all not what we anticipated for two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia lists your property as 6.5 km from Picton, which maybe true by helicopter but not by car. Also, I received a message about the road after I got there. Access issues should be listed upfront. Nice place to visit but it was a rough drive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seclusion was excellent. The road to the property however has been closed and we were not informed about this at the time of booking through Wotif, or at any time afterwards. Cars have to be left at Picton.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0