Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel offers a luxurious stay in the heart of Picton, with free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast included.
Elegant Suites with High-Tech Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of suites featuring plasma-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and elegant furniture. The en suite bathrooms add a touch of sophistication to your stay.
Gourmet Dining Experience
Experience a culinary delight at the hotel's restaurant offering a blend of local and international cuisine, including daily specials. Enjoy outdoor dining in the charming courtyard for a memorable dining experience.
Book your stay at Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel for a luxurious and unforgettable experience.
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Beautiful location
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Friendly staff
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Delicious food
At the hotel
Popular amenities
67 listed
Accessible parking
Adult only
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Airport shuttle (free)
Bar
Barber/beauty shop
Bike tours
Board games/puzzles
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Pools & wellness
Massage services
Sauna
Dining & drinks
Breakfast in the room
Coffee Shop on site
Kid meals
Restaurant
Special diet menus - on request
Wine/champagne
Fitness & outdoors
Cycling
Garden
Golf course
Hiking
Mini golf
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
Terrace
Rooms & comfort
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Shared lounge/TV area
Soundproof rooms
Safety & cleanliness
Dry cleaning
Fire extinguishers
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Getting around & access
Facilities for disabled guests
Free Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Street parking
Guest services
Concierge service
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Laundry
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Tour/class on local culture
Walking tours
Services & essentials
Business center
Canoeing
Car hire
Daily housekeeping
Diving
Fishing
Free WiFi
Horse riding
Movie nights
Non-smoking throughout
Packed lunches
Picnic area
Room service
Snorkelling
Temporary art galleries
WiFi available
Windsurfing
Review in focus
188 reviews
10/ 10
The food was excellent and the staff were wonderful!
patricia · couple · 2026-03-23
The guest experience
9.2out of 10 188 verified reviews
Loved most
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Worth knowing — Issues with old furniture · Loud noise from other rooms
How guests scored the stay
Service10.0
Staff were described as kind and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Overall Experience9.5
Most reviews are very positive, with several guests expressing a desire to return.
Location9.5
The location is praised for being excellent and close to amenities.
Food and Beverage9.5
Food presentation and quality received positive ratings from guests.
Value for Money9.0
Overall value seems reasonable, but one review mentions it being pricey.
Amenities9.0
Standard amenities were present, but no specific mentions about extras.
Room Quality8.5
Some rooms had old furnishings and noise issues, impacting room quality perception.
Cleanliness8.5
Some reviews indicated old bedding and noises which may suggest cleanliness issues, but overall maintained.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
79% of 14 recent stays rated 8+
9.2188 reviews
Guest review
10/10
patricia · couple · 2026-03-23
“The food was excellent and the staff were wonderful!”
Wonderful boutique B&B with terrific service, owner/chef and location
10/10
Greg · couple · 2026-03-18
“The bed and breakfast has three rooms (a large bedroom, a jr suite, and two room suite), is located just a half a block from the main street and a few minute walk to the harbor, and, in my view, is the place to stay.
They key to this B&B is the owner and chef Juliearna…and her team (big shout out to Lukas and Pima! ).
Her attention to detail in terms of the layout of the rooms, the people she hires and trains, the terrific service they give, and the food, all make it a very enjoyable place to stay. Juliearna was Michelin trained in France and it shows. Both at breakfast (French omelets) and dinner (although she mentioned to me that she is likely to stop doing the dinners as it’s a bit much after all these years and as she deals with her various other businesses …see my separate review of the restaurant…which I highly recommend if she is still doing it).
We had a large suite (the modern suite), which had a very large living room and separate bedroom. Both rooms were appointed nicely and functionally. It also had a balcony (shared with the room next door) which was nice to relax on. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom, while very large with a huge walk in shower and huge bathtub. Electrical outlets were conveniently located throughout, and were plentiful to plug all our gadgets in (not all hotels or B&B’s have them conveniently located). Parking in rear was available and free.
The breakfast was delicious and huge (more than we could eat). Freshly baked croissants, yogurt, a fruit bowl, omelet if you wanted, muesli (was a bit more like a granola then muesli) or cereal, juice, coffee and several other items.
Website photos accurately represent the B&B, rooms etc.
I would highly recommend staying at Escape to Picton.”
Charming property, + excellent gastropub concept and FnB of a high standard
9/10
Warren · couple · 2026-01-19
“Very well prepared and plated omelette and crispy, well turned out bacon and eggs,
Excellent bathroom . Furnishings were somewhat vintage, but that added to charming small town turn of the last century vibe
Last minute help with an alternative tour and transport ( to the Omaka Air Heritage museum ) when we got a bad weather cancellation for our boat based tour
Excellent dinner with cooking at big city fine dining standard”
A fabulous relaxing stay in Picton
9/10
Stuart · couple · 2026-01-19
“Extremely comfortable bed and pillows. Tasteful decor. Indulgent bathroom. The room opened onto a veranda. Enjoyed the sunshine while lounging and reading our books.”
A perfect little escape
10/10
Kerry · couple · 2026-01-10
“Such a beautiful place to stay
Felt like treat”
Guest review
10/10
Akhtar · couple · 2025-11-03
“Excellent location and very comfortable and beautiful small boutique hotel look like home the breakfast and dinner was very good food presentation was excellent the staff was very kind and helpful overall very good experience and it is best accomodation if anyone stay picton for one or two nights”
Guest review
7/10
Nikkie · couple · 2025-10-23
“Location”
Guest review
8/10
Woanheui · family with children · 2025-10-06
“I liked the location and the classic, old-fashioned atmosphere. It was clean and well maintained and the staff were friendly.”
Wonderful. We both absolutely loved our stay here.
10/10
Ian · couple · 2025-08-15
“Absolutely lovely boutique hotel in a great location (easy walk to the waterfront, high street etc.). The rooms feel thoroughly decadent and the owner and staff went out of the way to make us feel welcome and comfortable.
We can also recommend the restaurant / wine bar. We ate there both nights and the food was outstanding.”
We arrived at the hotel and it was closed and not working. How is this possible?
1/10
Andrei · solo traveller · 2025-07-29
“We arrived in the evening at 18:00, but the hotel was closed and we were simply left on the street and were forced to go and look for a new hotel after a long journey. It seems that this hotel is not functioning, there are signs that it is for sale. I advise you not to risk it and not to go to this hotel, as there is a high probability that you will be left on the street. 3 days have passed, but no one has returned our money. The hotel sent me a funny letter to sort things out with booking.com and demanded payment from them. Funny, isn't it? The hotel simply disclaimed responsibility, although they could have contacted booking.com and said that they simply do not work!!!!!
The hotel told me in a letter that they simply forgot about my reservation. But this is a lie, since the hotel is closed, all the furniture is collected inside, it is clearly visible that the hotel is not working.”
Perfect.
10/10
Margaret · young couple · 2025-06-16
Exceptional
10/10
Edward · young couple · 2025-06-07
“Great breakfast. location was perfect”
Absolutely excellent stay
10/10
Magella · young couple · 2025-05-14
“Enormous, very grand luxury rooms with super high ceilings. Every detail has been thought of from the lovely throws and cushions in the rooms to the fresh milk, tea and coffee left out for guests.
The huge roll top bath tub with lovely lavender scented bath and body sets and bath salts was such a treat (as was the underfloor heating)!
It’s also a stone’s throw from everything you could need in Nelson. Couldn’t fault!”
Passable
5/10
Ashley · review category business travellers · 2025-04-22
