Aldan Lodge Motel

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
2 Bedroom Suite | View from room
2 Bedroom Spa Suite | Private kitchenette
2 Bedroom Suite
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
86 Wellington Street, Picton, 7220
  • Picton Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Picton Foreshore
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Budget Studio

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 Bedroom Spa Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

1 Bedroom Executive Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Queen Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Picton

With a stay at Aldan Lodge Motel in Picton, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Harbour. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Picton War Memorial and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Picton Museum.

What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lookout - 11 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aldan Lodge Motel

Motel with free parking, near Picton Ferry Terminal
Aldan Lodge Motel offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Picton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 cats and 2 dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Aldan Lodge Motel
Aldan Lodge Motel Picton
Aldan Picton
Aldan Lodge Motel Motel
Aldan Lodge Motel Picton
Aldan Lodge Motel Motel Picton

Aldan Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 394 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jacqui

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice , family place owned , helpful ! Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The loft was a nice feature for families. The only reason for not getting five stars was a bit of a musty smell. Convenient walk to restaurants and a grocery.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Happy with our stay.

Lady at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. Motel had everything we needed for our oneHappy with our stay.-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

sheila

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

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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

8/10 Good

Ernestine and ian

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

8/10 Good

Alistar

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts, rooms are very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashmita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal to catch ferry to Wellington. Very nice couple, allowed us to check in very early as room ready, no extracost. Very spacious - supermarket and eateries close by. Pretty harbour area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

P W

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mostly good, just noisy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Just a bit scruffy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They allowedme to cange a bokng after the cut off date
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
difficult to use tv system
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024