32 High Street, 7220 Picton, New Zealand
#14 of 17 hotels in Picton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 949 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 12, 2025
Scott
AustraliaThe 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: April 8, 2025
Jo
New ZealandLocation and staff very good
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Ian
New ZealandClean room with good facilities. Comfy bed. In the middle of town close to everything including the waterfront.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Denise
United StatesCan'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: March 29, 2025
Jack
United StatesOur 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: March 24, 2025
Hj's
New ZealandThe 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: March 24, 2025
Greg
New ZealandLocation and atmosphere
Convenient location , very helpful managers
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Sarah
New ZealandGreat location. Helpful staff. Very clean.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 22, 2025
John
New ZealandProperty showing a bit of age
Location was great in the centre of Picton and still was quiet
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Kerry
United KingdomThe 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: March 19, 2025
Kelly
New ZealandThe 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: March 14, 2025
Mccarthy
New ZealandN/A
Location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Peter
AustraliaInflexible 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: March 12, 2025
Diane
AustraliaWe felt it could do with a makeover
It was in the centre of town
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Jan
AustraliaA lift 😂🤣
Close proximity to everything
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Kieran
AustraliaBit noisy in morning. (Waste trucks) Parking not available in some units
Central in town
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Cathy
New ZealandVery comfy bed. Walking distance to restaurants. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Matt
New ZealandWas very hot there is no air con in the room.
Nice and Tidy
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Ngaire
New ZealandThe narrow parking
The location
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Beamish
AustraliaThe 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: February 25, 2025
Stephanie
New ZealandLocation was great. Walking distance to bars, restaurants, etc. Quiet & comfortable.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Christopher
United KingdomAs 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: February 18, 2025
Mark
AustraliaNil
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: February 17, 2025
Antipaz
United StatesWe 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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