With a stay at AAA Marlin Motel in Picton, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Picton Ferry Terminal and Nelson Square. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Waitohi Recreational Reserve and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lookout.
Motel with free parking, near Picton Ferry Terminal
AAA Marlin Motel offers 19 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Picton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Library
Playground
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Playground
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Heating
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
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AAA Marlin Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 279 reviews
10 - Excellent
118
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 279 reviews
8 - Good
119
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 279 reviews
6 - Okay
28
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 279 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 279 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Denise
Travelled with partner
1 May 2025
It was average
Denise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Murry
24 Apr 2025
Arrived late off the ferry and it was great to be able to check in quickly and get into my unit. Chilly but the aircon worked well once I figured it out. A good nights sleep.
Very close to town and eating establishments. Visited our stingray friends cruising in and out of the boats and piers. Very close to the Ferries for an early morning sail.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Kevin
Travelled with partner
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The unit is spacious and nicely decorated.
The interior doesnt smell as fresh as it could.
Its dark inside. The fridge is so small and low we need to be on our knees to access it.
There are no towel rails. No power point in the bathroom for toothbrush or blow dryer. Single glazed only so noisy.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
David
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
property was very clean but getting to end of life in need of renovation
Very conveniently located to the ferry terminal and minutes away from the harbour area. The staff was friendly and more than willing to supply what we needed.
Room was large and sufficient, a bit outdated but worked for our needs.
Comfortable, clean and quiet. We had stayed elsewhere on the main rd into Picton previously and it was extremely noisy.
An older style motel, but freshened up and bathroom renovated.
Great cooking facilities, if required.
I thought it was going to be within view of the waterfront. However the true motel had good parking, the beds were fine, and the small kitchenette met our needs for 1 nite. The back patio was nice, and quiet with a hedge that hid the road behind. We stayed the night before taking the ferry to Wellington the next day. A plus was the little milk bottle for breakfast.
Jacqueline
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Brian
Travelled with partner
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lost on the 60s. But comfortable and convenient .
Brian
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Geoff
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It suited our 1 night stay
Geoff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
David
Travelled with partner
15 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Could be a good place to stay but needs major upgrade/ update the bed was comfortable.traveled for three weeks in South Island a disappointment for last night.
Friendly staff.
Good size room, plenty of space.
There was an outside seating area at the back of the room.
Close to the town and ferries but far enough out to be quiet.
There was no where to put your own stuff in the shower and the shower pressure was lacking.
Yvette
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Kerry
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some maintenance required in units and property.
Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Room was clean and tidy.
Nice quiet motel just off main thoroughfare, good accomodation and facilities within 10minute walking distance to several eating places and five minute drive to the ferry
Great position, walking distance to town. Close to Picton Interislander.
Old but nicely kept.
Unfortunately the internet was the worst I’ve ever experienced. It was terrible. Don’t come here if you’ve work to do. It dropped out constantly, so frustrating, even at 4am it dropped out, it needs work and soon. So annoying.