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Reviews of Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel 4 stars

32 High Street, 7220 Picton, New Zealand

#14 of 17 hotels in Picton

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Review score

Based on 949 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were really helpful, friendly and great assisting me pull off a birthday surprise. Great location, right in the heart of Picton's main road.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    8.0
    A good room with all we needed for a night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and staff very good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    8.0
    Clean, comfy and close to everything. Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean room with good facilities. Comfy bed. In the middle of town close to everything including the waterfront.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Can't think of a thing. I just rarely give an overall 10.

    Truly a Motel! An older well kept facility. Bright, cozy room, great location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    8.0
    It was conveniet, clean and served our purposes for the one night we stayed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio (No Onsite Parking)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room was fine, but did feel it was a little inferior to others and I think that was probably because we booked thru Booking.com. For example, our room was right next to the laundry and we thought someone was running their car nearby till we realized it was washer or dryer on the other side of our wall. Plus, the door to our room was painted and flat while all others near us were paneled and natural. Still, room was clean and okay.

    Basic but fine.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    8.0
    Central, convenient & had everything we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio (No Onsite Parking)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The budget room is located next to the laundry, which is quite noisy throughout the day. It also backs onto the public town carpark, which again is quite noisy. Not a big problem, but it would have been good to understand this in advance.

    We are locals & needed somewhere to stay at short notice. Gateway Motel is very central, located on the High St. We booked the budget room that came without parking. The room was basic but had everything we needed & was clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    7.0
    Very good and very welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and atmosphere

    Convenient location , very helpful managers

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Helpful staff. Very clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    7.0
    Great location for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property showing a bit of age

    Location was great in the centre of Picton and still was quiet

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    7.0
    Convenient location, nice staff, most uncomfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress on the double bed was so uncomfortable I thought I was going to have to have hip surgery on leaving! There was a tv bracket but no tv in the bedroom. The sink is not big enough to put toiletries on.

    Great location and staff helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    8.0
    Great location and Very Clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio (No Onsite Parking)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The exterior of the building and decor is outdated. A good paint in trendy colours and some new funky artwork, cushions would go a long way. Lighting a bit dim. Didn't like that if you used the cups and plates etc. that they charge you $50 extra for a cleaning fee. This was however displayed on a notice but this could have been easily missed.

    This motel is right in town if you haven't got a car. The linen and bathroom etc. was extremely clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio (No Onsite Parking)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    7.0
    We had a short but comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Inflexible check-out time of 10am. The abruptness of the in-room instructions.

    Straight forward check in to a comfortable room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We felt it could do with a makeover

    It was in the centre of town

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    9.0
    Good value Motel with great proximity to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lift 😂🤣

    Close proximity to everything

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Very central and close to ferry terminal. Good overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio (No Onsite Parking)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy in morning. (Waste trucks) Parking not available in some units

    Central in town

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfy bed. Walking distance to restaurants. Very clean and tidy.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    7.0
    Pretty good, bit expensive for what it is. Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Was very hot there is no air con in the room.

    Nice and Tidy

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The narrow parking

    The location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    8.0
    An excellent choice for budget conscious travellers using public transport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Studio (No Onsite Parking)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room received no sun in the summer and was quite dark because if this, but totally OK for the budget price. We were able to walk down to the Harbour for a more open outlook and sunshine. The bathroom was in need of some cosmetic repairs and only had a louvre window for extraction of steam.

    The closeness to the Harbour and train station were our main concerns since we were using public transport. Gateway was an easy walk backwards and forwards to everything. Picton is a tourism town and do having somewhere so close, at a budget rate, was great. There was a small fridge, microwave and basic meal making facilities which we appreciated. Our room was set back from the street, tucked away in a back corner and very quiet with little noise from other units. There were plenty of windows to open for ventilation on a hot night. With a bed, table and chairs and sofa there was heaps of places to relax without feeling cramped. The shower had great water pressure. A picnic table in the shared area outside our door was able to be used for dinner and breakfast without feeling like you were disturbing any other units. Unit was fresh and clean.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was great. Walking distance to bars, restaurants, etc. Quiet & comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    AN EXCELLENT STAY IN A GOOD LOCATION
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    As discussed the room was a little tired.

    Our stay at Gateway Motel was excellent. It is located in the middle of town with all restaurants, bars, shops and even the ferry terminals a short walk away. Staff were very friendly and helpful - we used the barbecue, which was very clean and clean tools were provided. We also borrowed a large bowl in which to prepare rice in the microwave. The room was comfortable, and cleaned every day of our 4 day stay. Car parking needs booking and is tight, however, was very convenient. Although the room was a little tired (needed some paint on the wood surround to the shower, and some floor tiles were cracked, this did not detract from our excellent stay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    9.0
    Perfect central location in middle of town
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Great location, right in the middle of the Main Street, Clean and tidy. Nice size apartment. Generous balcony on the second floor was great. Really close to ferry 3 -5 minute walk for an able walker.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were on the second floor, no elevator so we had to carry all our luggage up the stairs.

    Location was very close to the ferry

    Stayed in January 2025

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