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3.9 out of 5

"I had such a lovely stay here. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The place was ideally placed in Marlborough sound. Easyish to get to with a pic ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 11 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At The Portage Resort, you'll be 33.7 km (20.9 mi) from Okiwa Bay and 33.9 km (21 mi) from Queen Charlotte Walkway. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

The restaurant, Portage Resort Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Snapper Bar & Eatery is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the onsite seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

With a stay at this 4-star Portage hotel, you'll be 50 km (31 mi) from Picton Museum and 50.3 km (31.2 mi) from Picton Ferry Terminal.

Weka Rooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$139* Per night/room 2 Apr. - 3 Apr.

Keruru Suites

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Tui Terrace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Korimako Two Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Korimako Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Korimako Sunroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Portage Resort ratings based on 29 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Portage Resort

Everyone (11) Couples (12) Family (4)
5 out of 5
I had such a lovely stay here. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The place was ideally placed in Marlborough sound. Easyish to get to with a pick-up service from the hotel to the quay. Great kayaking and hiking from the hotel doorstep.

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Mar. 2024 by Reservations

thank you so much for your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

5 out of 5
Beautiful views, super comfortable rooms & very friendly, helpful staff!! Highly recommend!

Posted by on 17 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Feb. 2024 by Reservations

thank you for your feedback

5 out of 5
Our stay was so peaceful. Being in the sounds was so relaxing. The staff were amazing. We are definitely going back

Posted by on 12 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Jan. 2024 by General Manager

HI Roweida Thank you kindly for the amazing review you have sent! We love the fact you enjoyed your stay, and that it was so peaceful and relaxing. We're so proud of our wonderful staff that have worked so hard to make our guests feel at home this summer. Hope to see you again next year! Warm RegardsPortage Team

5 out of 5
Located in a beautiful paradise. Can’t wait to return. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Wonderful stay

Posted by on 12 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Oct. 2023 by General Manager

Hi KarenThank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us! Have a wonderful summer,Warm RegardsPortage Resort

2 out of 5
Unfortunately not only did we find out there was only boat access less than 24hours of making the booking. The non refundable room couldn't supply a roll away bed for our child. Also the room was dirty. Dusty and mould on the curtains. There wasn't enough towels or toiletries. There wasn't even a bread knife to make a sandwich. The cafe is not a cafe. Coffee and stale muffins. Which we weren't offered a plate, napkin or spoon for coffees. Everything was just underwhelming. If you didn't know the place, which we didn't you had no idea where you could explore or even walk. All in all not what we anticipated for two days.

Posted by on 10 Apr. 2023

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11 Apr. 2023 by Gemma

Hello,Thank you for your message.I have been in contact with the booking sites directly numerous times to make the information about the road being closed to our property clearer but have been told it is clearly written on confirmation of booking.I am now working on having this listed on the main booking page for the property.I am sorry to hear your experience with us was not up to the standard we should be providing to you.I am talking to the Hotel Manager directly about your feedback so that we can rectify this. I thank you for your feedback and staying with us and hoped it was a better experience for you.GemmaReservations Agent

4 out of 5

Posted by on 30 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Jan. 2024 by General Manager

Hey Jo Thanks for the review! Please let us know if there is anything further you would like to comment or suggest to us!Warm RegardsPortage Team

4 out of 5
Seclusion was excellent. The road to the property however has been closed and we were not informed about this at the time of booking through Wotif, or at any time afterwards. Cars have to be left at Picton.

Posted by on 21 Feb. 2023

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11 Apr. 2023 by Gemma

Hello,Thank you for your message.I have been in contact with the booking sites directly numerous times to make the information about the road being closed to our property clearer but have been told it is clearly written on confirmation of booking.I am now working on having this listed on the main booking page for the property.I thank you for your feedback and staying with us.GemmaReservations Agent

5 out of 5
Great staff and excellent large rooms

Posted by on 16 Jan. 2023

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4 out of 5
The breakfast menu was fairly average compared to the dinner menu

Posted by on 21 Mar. 2022

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4 out of 5
The open fire in the public sitting area was nice to sit in front of after dinner.

Posted by on 14 Jul. 2021

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About the The Portage - A THC hotel

Location 2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage, 7282

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Portage Resort. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. This 4-star Portage hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Portage Resort offers 41 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Portage Resort Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Snapper Bar & Eatery - This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property is accessible only by water taxi or helicopter. The property does not arrange transfers, guests must make their own arrangements to get to the property.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25–35 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Peppers Hotel Portage
  • Peppers Portage
  • Portage Peppers
  • Portage Resort Hotel
  • The Portage Hotel Picton
  • Hotel The Portage Portage
  • Portage The Portage Hotel
  • Hotel The Portage
  • The Portage Portage
  • The Portage Resort Hotel
  • Peppers Portage
  • Hotel Portage
  • The Portage

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.