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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 hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a potted plant, a nightstand, and a view of a marina and mountains.

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

1. Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Nicky

£49

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a prominent building labeled "EDWIN FOX".

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.

2. Harbour View Motel

Picton

Willie

£75

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.

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

A kitchen with a stove, oven, and various kitchen utensils on the wall.

3. The Boathouse Lodge

Picton

Luciano

£33

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a rooftop patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the city and mountains at night.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, microwave, and refrigerator, a black leather sofa, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

A hotel with a 'EVOLVE' sign, a parking area, and a street view at night.

4. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton

Kathleen

£54

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dining table, and two black chairs.

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

5. Jasmine Court Motel

Picton

Katrina

£75

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 room with a large window offering a view of a marina with boats and a mountainous landscape.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea and hills.

6. Edit Picton

Picton

vicki

£80

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 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 residential street with a modern house, a concrete pathway, and a large tree.

7. Top of the Town

Picton

Ashley

£60

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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.

8. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

Picton

Mellisa

£38

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 large white building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding gravel path.

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

9. Sennen House

Picton

Susan

£122

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

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.

10. Broadway Motel

Picton

Peter

£76

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 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 room with a white sofa, a wooden chair with a blue throw, and a small table with books.

A view of a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

11. Escape To Picton

Picton

Andrew

£139

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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.

12. Aldan Lodge Motel

Picton

Colin

£53

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large mirror, and a view of the sea.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of a harbor and mountains.

13. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton

Karl

£159

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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 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

£89

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A reception building with a sign, a car parked in front, and a lake with boats 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 marina with boats docked at wooden piers, surrounded by mountains.

15. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Waikawa

Michael

£85

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.

Two people sitting on wooden stools on an outdoor patio with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A white RV with a blue stripe, a small potted plant on the ground, and a window reflecting a building and trees.

16. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Picton

Darren

£35

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A wooden hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a house and mountains in the background.

An interior with wooden beams and hanging lights.

A wood-burning stove with a fire burning inside, a wicker basket filled with firewood, and a red wall in the background.

A small, single-story house with a porch, blue-framed windows, and a wooden fence.

17. Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Picton

Marlene

£24

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A kitchen with a person cooking, a window with a painting, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

18. Atlantis Backpackers

Picton

Yu Chen

£27

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a grassy area with a palm tree.

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.

19. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Waikawa

Neil

£64

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

20. The Gables B&B

Picton

Margaret

£117

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Shakespeare Bay Hotel Reviews

The Boathouse Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Easy walk to town centre and shops. Owner was friendly personable and helpful. It has shared bathroom, showers kitchen and living space. It is good for a quick stop."

Picton Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Easy to access. Handy to town, within easy walking of town."

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"A warm welcome from the Reception Staff upon arrival. We had an upgrade, which was very unexpected and wonderful. The resurant staff where very friendly and amazing food. Woud definatley stay here again when in Blemheim."

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

8/10 Good

"We only stayed the one night as we had an early ferry to catch. The unit was nice and clean. Comfy bed and very central to the town. We enjoyed our stay."

Scenic Hotel Marlborough

10/10 Excellent

"The room on the top floor was nice and roomy with a very good fridge and smart TV. The bathroom was quite small but it was clean and modern and the shower was power. The only complaint I have is that the bed was quite old and not the most comfortable. The receptionist was great and we enjoyed some banter with her when we checked in. Friendly staff with a sense of humor are always appreciated."

Jasmine Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent motel in a quiet but very convenient position to town ."

Edit Picton

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place to stay. Veiws were amazing from our room. Reception staff were brilliant and very helpful."

Lugano Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great value, clean comfortable and warm"

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very clean, recommend"

More cheap stays in Shakespeare Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

3a Nelson Square Picton

£24

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (385 reviews)

Atlantis Backpackers

42 London Quay Picton Marlborough Region

£27

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

£33

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

78 Grove Road Blenheim

£35

10 Oct - 11 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 GRAVESEND PLACE Picton

£35

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

75 High St. Picton Marlborough

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Shakespeare Bay?

The best area to stay in Shakespeare Bay is the area immediately surrounding the bay itself, particularly for its direct access to the water and the Queen Charlotte Track.This area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of holiday homes and a few boutique accommodations. It's characterised by its lush, green hillsides sloping down to the calm waters of the bay. The main road, Queen Charlotte Drive, winds along the coastline, offering beautiful views and connecting the various small coves and jetties. It's a peaceful spot, great for getting away from it all.For couples seeking a tranquil and scenic escape, Shakespeare Bay is ideal. You'll find opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming right on your doorstep. Many properties offer stunning water views, and the immediate area is great for leisurely strolls along the shoreline or simply relaxing amidst nature.Families will also find this area particularly appealing. The calm, sheltered waters of the bay are excellent for children to swim and play in. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like short walks, picnics by the water, and exploring the natural surroundings.

When is the best time to go to Shakespeare Bay?

The best time to visit Shakespeare Bay is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and settled, great for enjoying the bay's outdoor activities.During this period, you'll find the most sunshine and calm waters, making it ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The coastal tracks are also at their most inviting, offering pleasant walks with stunning views of the Marlborough Sounds. This is a great time for families looking for a beach holiday, as the shallow waters are excellent for children to play in.Should you prefer a quieter experience with fewer crowds, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) also offer pleasant conditions. The weather is still generally mild, and you can enjoy the natural beauty of the bay with a more relaxed pace.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

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 Shakespeare Bay.

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

Prices for hotels in Shakespeare Bay often vary, but you can find a great deal from £24 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Shakespeare Bay hotels

1. Picton Beachcomber Inn

2. Harbour View Motel

3. The Boathouse Lodge

4. Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

5. Jasmine Court Motel

6. Edit Picton

7. Top of the Town

8. Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton

9. Sennen House

10. Broadway Motel

11. Escape To Picton

12. Aldan Lodge Motel

13. Picton Waterfront Apartments

14. Lochmara Lodge

15. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

16. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

17. Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

18. Atlantis Backpackers

19. Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

20. The Gables B&B

Top Shakespeare Bay Hotel Reviews

The Boathouse Lodge

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Scenic Hotel Marlborough

Jasmine Court Motel

Edit Picton

Lugano Motor Lodge

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

More cheap stays in Shakespeare Bay

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Atlantis Backpackers

The Boathouse Lodge

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

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