AAA Marlin Motel

2.5 star property

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Balcony
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Unit)
Exterior
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Apartment) | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
33 Devon Street, Picton, 7372
  • Picton Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Picton Foreshore
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Picton (PCN)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (King Apartment)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Balcony Studio)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Queen Studio)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Executive Unit)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Double Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ((Queen/Twin))

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen ((Queen/King))

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Unit)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Picton

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.

What's nearby

  • Picton Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Picton Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lookout - 10 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

AAA Marlin Motel

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

Property is also known as

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AAA Marlin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 276 reviews

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

David

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lynn

Very quiet,clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK for one night but very limited space & very limited kitchen facilities. But we did have a low price deal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small. Kitchen very tiny and lacked utensils for cooking. Felt I was in a basic cabin in a camping ground
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very central
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfirtable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good space and location

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some maintenance required in units and property. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing we didn't like, loved the fact that we were close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Annitta, Invercargill

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the boat for a early start in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

cor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Denise, Wellington

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daphne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful hosts. Homelike feel. Friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is quite dated; stove was at least 50 years old I think. Had a bit of trouble getting the stove to work but finally got it working. Beds were comfortable. Property is very close to the ferry terminals so convenient. Was an ok option for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

A great place to stay to catch the InterIslander. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, town centre within walking distance. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

It was tidy and clean but dated. The wifi worked only intermittently and the microwave didn't work at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close walking distance to town. Comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was based on a close run to the ferry for an early morning crossing. Nice place, great check in and friendly staff clean and tidy just a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki-Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay for getting on the Interislander ferry in the early morning! Comfortable, compact room - it was a studio room with microwave and fridge - no kitchen sink or cooking facilities. Bed and bathroom facilities good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025