Marlborough Sounds, Family Accommodation

  • Cherylea Motel - Blenheim

    13 spacious self-contained ground floor studio and 1-2-3brm family units in park-like setting with swimming pool, paddling pool, childrens' play area and BBQ. Babysitting service also available. Central to town centre, adjacent to family restaurant/tavern; 500m to Pollard Park and Taylor River Reserve.

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  • Middle Park Motel - Blenheim

    Newly refurbished offering modern, spacious units each with their own private courtyard.  Enjoy the pool, and BBQ area in our park-like grounds. All of our units are ground floor and with the two bedroom family units conveniently situated opposite the pool and play area.

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  • Parklands Marina Holiday Park - Picton

    Marlborough's most spacious holiday park; with 7 acres of beautiful grounds, the kids will have as much space as they want to play and explore, in a safe, quiet and beautiful environment. Accommodation ranges from tent and powered motorhome sites, to cabins and self-contained units (with TV and their own outdoor area).  The park is very spacious with plenty of bushy trees, grassy areas and many different species of native birds for you to enjoy. The tent sites and power sites are very roomy providing additional privacy and comfort. We offer a wide range of accommodation options, from standard to self contained cabins.  The holiday park is only a 5 minute walk to the Waikawa Marina

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  • Te Mahia Bay Resort - Kenepuru Sound

    Nestled in the most picturesque bay in the Marlborough Sounds, all accommodation is self-contained and you have a choice of luxurious waterfront apartments, spacious modern motel units or 2 and 3 bedroom waterfront apartments which are fully self catering with magnificent views through phoenix palms. Adding to the peaceful, tranquil atmosphere, we have wonderful gardens for our guests to relax in.

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  • Smiths Farm Holiday Park

    Situated on a working beef farm, the park is a great base from which to relax and explore the Marlborough Sounds.  Spacious, quiet and with clean modern facilities, accommodation options include standard and self contained units as well as motel units. There is also powered and non powered sites. A great place to stay for your next family holiday.

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  • Lochmara Lodge - Marlborough Sounds

    Easily accessible by water taxi from Picton and with no road access or TV's. Our units offer a selection of accommodation for family holidays, that open to a shared courtyard with views of the bay and provide outdoor seating and private bathrooms. There are kayaks, a rowboat and snorkelling gear for guest use. There are also indoor and outdoor games, rope swings and plenty of hammocks tucked into the bush throughout the property to relax in!

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  • Asure Jasmine Court Motel - Picton

    Quiet, sunny motel accommodation with 1 and 2 bedroom serviced family units, fully equipped kitchenette, free WiFi, SKY TV, DVD & CD player.  Sunny, central location close to town & ferry.  Free mountain bikes for guest use.  Ideal place to stay before & after walking the Queen Charlotte track. We store excess luggage & provide secure car storage.

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  • Bay Vista Waterfront Motel

    Bay Vista Waterfront Motel offers Picton Accommodation in a unique waterfront location, 5 minutes by car from Picton's Interislander Ferry Terminals and Trains. Once you are on location you can enjoy spectacular views overlooking the Marina and beautiful Waikawa Bay. Bay Vista’s 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom Apartment style apartments are all located right on the water’s edge overlooking the Bay and are both suitable for those requiring corporate accommodation or those travelling to explore our beautiful region. We are only a short stroll to the local restaurant at the Marina or if you prefer, it’s not far to pop into Picton town centre where you can also enjoy the holiday ambiance of this lovely seaside village.

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  • Furneaux Lodge

    Beautifully located at the head of Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds, relaxing and peaceful, Furneaux Lodge is... the perfect escape in paradise.

    We offer a range of accommodation from contemporary suites to family-friendly cottages, all with sea views, and sleeping up to 5 guests.

    At the Furneaux Restaurant, indulge in sumptuous Marlborough food paired with local wine or a wide selection of hot and cold beverages while enjoying the awe-inspiring scenery and unobstructed views.  With a backdrop of native forest, the lodge’s iconic historic homestead overlooks lush rolling lawns to the stunning green-blue sea.

    Furneaux Lodge is Marlborough family-owned and operated, and accessible by boat from Picton or via the Queen Charlotte Track. 

    Whether you’re walking or biking the Queen Charlotte Track, wanting to relax in paradise, getting married, or seeking an activity-packed holiday, Furneaux Lodge is your ideal waterfront destination. 

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  • The Lodge at Te Rawa

    Boat Only Access Luxury Lodge

    The three beautiful self-contained, one-bedroom apartments have their own kitchenette, bathroom and sitting/dining areas, and all the apartments have outstanding sea views and private decks from which to watch the sunset. The beds are all high quality, comfortable, hotel standard beds, with hotel quality linen and feather pillows. A combination of the silence of the area and the comfort of the beds, ensures a stress-free peaceful night's sleep.  For guests traveling with friends or family, the sitting rooms in two of the apartments (Tui and Bellbird) have bench type beds, and/or roll-away beds. These allow for 2 additional guests in each of these apartments.

    Situated in the middle of the Pelorus sounds this is the perfect location for fishing, boating, walking, or just relaxing on the deck or the wharf with a glass of your favourite sundowner. We also have an extensive library of books which guests are free to borrow or buy. The Pelorus Sounds Mailboat stops here every day.   As animal lovers we are pet friendly and we welcome pets in the Tui and Bellbird apartments, but would ask guests to call us first to confirm if your pet can be comfortably housed for the duration of your stay.

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  • Punga Cove Resort

    Set amongst stunning scenery in the magnificent Marlborough Sounds, Punga Cove is the perfect retreat, surrounded by nature. Choose from our stylish suites, spacious studios and retro chalets or our larger apartments for families and groups.

    You won't go hungry at Punga Cove with the Boatshed Cafe & Bar at the jetty and our hilltop Punga Fern Restaurant.

    Getting here is easy - by boat from Picton, by foot or bike on the Queen Charlotte Track, or by scenic drive. And, once you're here you can choose to relax and enjoy the many views, or enjoy the wide range of land and water-based activities on offer, including:

    • walking
    • biking
    • swimming - pool, sea & spa
    • kayaking
    • paddleboarding
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  • Havelock Holiday Park

    The Havelock Holiday Park is a quiet park with powered sites, tent sites and cabins sleeping up to four people. We are located between the main street of Havelock Township and the Marina.
    During your stay you will enjoy the family orientated park which offers clean kitchen and bathroom facilities, wheelchair accessible toilet and showers, spacious laundry, BBQ area, children's playground, Free-to-Air TV and most importantly we are pet friendly.

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  • Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

    A beautiful Holiday Park with pool set on just under 10 acres on the northern boundary of Blenheim township.
    We have 90 powered sites for caravans and campervans and 100 non powered tent or van sites overlooking the gently flowing Opawa river. We have 3 communal amenity blocks with showers, toilets kitchens and laundries.
    Our park has 12 Motel Units and Self Contained Units, 8 Kitchen Cabins,12 Standard Cabins, 2 disabled access units and a 40 bed 11 bedroom self contained Lodge.
    We also run a bicycle hire business from our park where you can hire bikes to tour the wineries. We look forward to hosting you.

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  • Okiwi Bay Holiday Park

    Okiwi Bay Holiday Park & Lodge has the following Facilities:
    Accommodation: Powered sites for vans & tents, unpowered campsites for vans & tents, hire caravans, homestay style lodge
    Utilities: general store, fuel, boatwash, scuba fills, camp kitchen, hot showers, laundry, waste dump point, fish-cleaning bench.
    Boat ramp close by.
    Area Activities: fishing, scuba diving, spear fishing, scalloping, bush walks, swimming, boating charters, bird watching, kayaking, hunting, trout fishing, scenic drives, mussel & oyster farms, marine activities, marine mammals

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  • Picton Campervan Park

    CLOSEST HOLIDAY PARK TO FERRY & TOWN CENTRE.
    Great central location less than a 2 minute drive from the ferry terminal.
    Spotlessly clean accommodation units and park facilities.
    • Great central location
    • Campervans Only (No Tents/Cars)
    • Modern Standard Cabins (32" TV)
    • FREE WiFi (250MB per guest)
    • Lounge with Sky TV 50+ Channels
    • Free high pressure hot showers

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  • Picton Waterfront Apartments

    Picton Waterfront Luxury Apartments offers spacious modern self-contained accommodation in the heart of Picton. Each of the one, two or three bedroom apartments boasts a private balcony with stunning views of Picton Harbour, the marina and the surrounding area and can accommodate upto 7 guests.

    Most apartments are within 2 minutes' walk of Picton Village, local cafes, restaurants, and the Marina. The ferry and train terminals are 5 minutes' walk away. Some apartments are within 10 minutes' walk from the township. All apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. They offer secure car parking and are serviced daily. Towels and bed linen are provided. Check in is at our office at 1 Wellington Street.

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  • Scenic Hotel Marlborough

    The Qualmark-rated 4.5 star hotel is located in the heart of Marlborough, and is just minutes walk from the centre of Blenheim.
    Featuring interconnecting rooms for families.  All rooms feature in room controlled Air-conditioning, 42'' LCD TV, Sky TV, dedicated desk area with full Audio Visual Hub, feather mattress topper, tea and coffee making facilities, telephones, FREE WIFI, I-Pod docking station and clock radio, fridge, minibar, in room safe, iron and ironing board, bathroom mirror demister, walk in shower. Rates are for 4 people. The room caters for a maximum of 4 guests in total.

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  • Harbour View Motel Picton

    Welcome to Harbour View Motel Picton. We offer modern and spacious motel accommodation in the heart of Picton. All our studio units/apartments provide stunning views of Picton Harbour, the marina and surrounding landscape from their own private balcony.   We can sleep up to six guests in our two bedroom apartment and up to four in our 2 bedroom studio.

    We are only a short stroll to the Picton Village, cafés, restaurants and waters edge. Each room and bathroom has heating and heated towel rail; beds have electric blankets. Kitchenettes with microwave, fridge, electric kettle, toaster, coffee plunger. All rooms have wireless internet access, direct dial phones, radios, TV's with SKY, CD & DVD Players, hairdryers, ironing facilities & guest laundry. We are happy to store guest's luggage while walking the Queen Charlotte Track or visiting the Marlborough Sounds and we can offer secure undercover parking. The Harbour View Motel in Picton has the best view in town - 2 minute walk to town.

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  • Spring Creek Holiday Park

    At Spring Creek Holiday Park you will receive a warm and friendly welcome and an introduction to the magic of Marlborough.

    The park is located adjacent to the township of Spring Creek, 5 minutes' drive north of Blenheim, 20 minutes south of Picton and close to many attractions: Local wine tours pick up guests from the park Vineyard dinning, shopping at Vines village and boutique chocolates Hiking and biking tracks History and heritage parks Cruises, wild life sanctuary, islands and bays Trout and sea fishing A traditional New Zealand camp, family orientated, swimming pool, TV room, Barbeques, children's play-ground, WiFi, pet friendly in the park and pet eels waiting to be fed.

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  • Blue Moon Lodge - Havelock

    We are a family run, 100% Kiwi operated Backpackers.
    Our lovely Lodge contains not only dorm rooms, but also en suite rooms, private double and family rooms sleeping four guests.
    We have free WiFi, free bike rentals, a free green shell mussel tasting (in summer season only) every night at 6:30, free tea and coffee and a free glow worm track starting just a metre from the lodge.
    Enjoy the stunning views over the Marlborough Sounds from our outside deck.

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Map of New Zealand
  • Central Otago
  • Auckland
  • Bay of Plenty
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin
  • Coromandel
  • Gisborne
  • Fiordland
  • Marlborough Sounds
  • Manawatu
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  • North Canterbury
  • Queenstown
  • South Canterbury
  • Taranaki
  • Southland
  • Taupo
  • Wanaka
  • Waikato
  • Wellington
  • West Coast
  • Whangarei
  • Bay of Islands
  • Tauranga
  • Gisborne
  • Hamilton
  • Napier
  • Kapiti
  • Palmerston North
  • Whanganui
  • New Plymouth
  • Arrowtown
  • Te Anau
  • Akaroa
  • Ashburton
  • Hanmer
  • Kaikoura
  • Methven
  • Mt Cook
  • Oamaru
  • Tekapo
  • Timaru
  • Abel Tasman
  • Motueka
  • Nelson Lakes
  • Blenheim
  • Picton
  • Catlins
  • Gore
  • Stewart Island
  • Central Plateau
  • Invercargill
  • Cromwell
  • Greymouth
  • Hokitika
  • Westport
  • Glenorchy

Our favourite destinations…

Auckland

New Zealand’s economic heart and biggest city is also an exciting family visitor destination, situated on a sunny harbour with city beaches just minutes away from the CBD. Orientate yourself by heading down to Viaduct Harbour, wandering the waterfront, checking out the super yachts or enjoying the waterfront restaurants. Nearby is the must-visit Sky Tower along with excellent and kid-friendly museums and tons of exciting activities!

Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital. Here you will find New Zealand's parliament buildings, including the 'Executive Wing', more well-known as 'The Beehive' due to its distinctive shape. Another icon to look out for is the Wellington Tram, which was the main means of public transport between 1878 and 1964.

Christchurch

With a population of around 400,000 Christchurch, in Canterbury, is the South Island ’s largest city, yet much of it has the feel of a small town. Perhaps that’s why it’s known as the Garden City but with the expansive Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, River Avon and numerous beaches the city certainly has an open, relaxed feel that’s hard to beat.

Queenstown

With its well-deserved reputation as New Zealand’s activity adventure capital you’ll never run out of activities and things to do in Queenstown, but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities and festivals, cafes and restaurants, skiing and snowboarding, shopping and wineries, this lakeside alpine resort rates as one of the world’s top vacation destinations for all ages and seasons.

Rotorua

Rotorua sits on the shore of Lake Rotorua, one of sixteen lakes in the area formed by hundreds of thousands of years of eruptions from the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The area is renowned for its geothermal activity and top of any activity list is to see the bubbling mud pools that are around the region for yourself. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley offers a first hand insight into the devastation caused by the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and is a great place to discover steaming volcanic craters and bubbling, spitting  pools of mud!

Nelson and Golden Bay

The Nelson and Golden Bay regions, at the top of the South Island, boast enviable sunshine hours, glorious sandy beaches, safe swimming spots, lots of wildlife to look out for, and Abel Tasman National Park - an absolute must to explore, on foot, by kayak, your own craft or watertaxi.  Nelson is home to a vibrant arts and crafts community with a fabulous Saturday market, and is close to award-winning wineries and family-friendly bike tracks to take you around the coast.

Hawkes Bay

Napier was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and is now known as NZ's Art Deco City.  The Art Deco influence has created a unique city – nowhere else can you see such a varied concentration of art deco style. With over 2,200 sunshine hours a year, Napier is a year-round holiday destination with countless activities to entertain the kids – there's days of entertainment on Marine Parade alone, plus numerous other family-friendly trips and activities.  Add to that the beaches, walks and flat cycle paths, outdoor cafes and entertainment, and you have a perfect holiday destination!

Northland

Beautiful, unspoiled beaches, fishing, historic gum fields, kauri forests – the Far North has it all. With subtropical temperatures, it's often known as ‘the Winterless north', with warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Gateway to the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a pretty, lively beachside town and a perfect base for your family holiday. It’s your start point for Bay of Island adventures including day cruises, sailing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and reef or wreck diving.