The Portage Resort Hotel, Picton

The Portage Resort Hotel is your accommodation base to explore the magic of the Marlborough Sounds. The Portage is warm and sunny, and faces north over peaceful Kenepuru Sound.

Located on the acclaimed Queen Charlotte Track, the hotel offers a selection of accommodation from quality suites, rooms with large decks and beautiful views to family rooms and walker’s budget accommodation. Access is easy – its only 10 minutes from Picton by boat and Blenheim airport has multiple flights from major cities every day.

Enjoy walking and cycling on the Queen Charlotte Track, and many more magic Marlborough Sounds activities with The Portage Adventure Centre where you can hire a sea kayak, mountain bike, go sailing, boating or fishing.

The resort accommodation and facilities all capture the beautiful water views in this magic Marlborough Sounds location. Guests can relax in the gardens right by the water.

Hotel facilities at The Portage include the Retro Lounge Bar, a comfortable lounging space with open fires, big windows and wonderful espresso coffee. Te Weka Restaurant for fine food and wine and the Snapper Café for casual waterfront dining, both opening onto big decks facing the magic view.

The hotel has three meeting rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and indoor spa. The Portage hosts meetings, weddings and team building activities for conferences, for 100-120 people. Let us help you discover the magic of the Marlborough Sounds at The Portage.

The 41 hotel rooms can accommodate up to 82 people (twin share) or 110 people (with twin, triple and quad share). All hotel rooms have ensuites, colour TV, tea & coffee making facilities, desk and telephones. Double or twin share option available in all hotel rooms. In addition, there are 8 rooms, with 22 bunk beds, shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities in the QCT Walker Lodge.