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The Portage Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant

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Enjoy al fresco dining in a serene setting surrounded by a body of water and scenic views.
Enjoy a serene lake view from the comfort of this well-appointed room, featuring a large bed and a cozy seating area.
Enjoy a scenic view of the water and mountains from the large windows in this spacious indoor area, perfect for dining or socializing.
Surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil lake view, this pool area offers a serene escape.
Enjoy serene lakeside views and easy access to water activities from this picturesque dock.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage, 7282
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
  • Picton Harbour
  • Waikawa Marina
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Room options

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Keruru Suites

Keruru Suites

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tui Terrace | Beach/ocean view

Tui Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Korimako Two Bedroom

Korimako Two Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Korimako Room

Korimako Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Korimako Sunroom

Korimako Sunroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Weka Rooms

Weka Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Portage

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 on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi 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-property class Portage hotel, you'll be 50 km (31 mi) from Picton Museum and 50.3 km (31.2 mi) from Picton Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Kenepuru Sounds - 23 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger Bar & Cafe - ‬88 min drive
  • ‪The Snapper Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raetihi Lodge - ‬97 min drive
  • ‪Spinnaker Restaurant - ‬87 min drive
  • ‪Bay Road Seafoods - ‬85 min drive

About this property

The Portage Resort

Beachfront hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant
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 multilingual staff 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are 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
The Portage Resort offers 41 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Portage Resort Restaurant
  • Snapper Bar & Eatery

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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 to 35 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Portage Resort have a pool?

The Portage Resort has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9 AM to 10 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from October to April).

Is The Portage Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, laundry facilities and a picnic area, it's no surprise that The Portage Resort is a hit with families.

Does The Portage Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Portage Resort?

No, The Portage Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Portage Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Portage Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Portage Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Portage Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 151 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous place to stay after a big hike. Amazing restaurant. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Portage - the staff was super friendly, the food delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefer more rustic, but this was a nice splurge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Very comfortable stay in a stunning spot

Wonderful stay at this hotel in a very beautiful location. The views from our balcony and the restaurant were just stunning! Excellent food for dinner and breakfast and friendly service throughout. We walked in from Punga Cove so really appreciated cooling off in the lovely clean pool. The room was spacious and comfortable with a decent coffee machine and fridge. The weather was very hot so the fan in the room was much appreciated. The team dealt efficiently with the water taxi bag transfer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sensational location and laidback resort

Sensational location and laidback resort. Perfect for long walk stopovers with comfy lounge and informal dining room overlooking the Sounds. Excellent food and attentive staff. Long drive in along a sealed but storm damaged road.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timpi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

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

Excellent resort

Excellent restaurant, the room slightly basic but with superb views of the sea from the balconies. Beautiful location, nice beach and free kayaks. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

Great stay!

Great location, good service, excellent food, and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful area in a cove with startlingly views from the deck.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Older property but safe, secluded with a beautiful view of Portage Bay and mountains. Rooms have a patio, but no televisions or clocks. Shower floor was slippery. One dining room and separate lounge area with fireplace. Because of major storm damage a few years ago, we were not able to drive to property, instead we needed to take a water taxi from Picton.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing views, reception staff were very friendly and helpful, we enjoyed lovely fish & chips but were asked to leave due to number of guests wasn’t an issue for us, our luggage was left down at jetty but was quickly resolved, beds were so comfy with mattress topper after two days of biking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
If you're hiking the Queen Charlotte track, the only other option after a very long Day 3 is a backpacker hostel. The Portage has its issues but it's the better option and is fine for one night. The setting is gorgeous, like pretty much everything on the QC. The restaurant and bar, both in the main building, overlook a beautiful bay and the views are stunning. There's a terrace off the bar which is a great place to have a cold beer or glass of wine. The restaurant's pretty good and even has some decent vegetarian options. The staff were all very friendly. A big plus was the guest laundry. We were able to wash our stinky trail clothes for $4 NZD. Our room, however, was pretty disappointing. We stayed in one of the "budget friendly" Weka rooms. It was pretty bare bones, like a Motel 6 with much nicer towels and a comfy bed but without AC or a TV. There was a really grotty, stained old arm chair in one corner and the bathroom was functional but weird. There were lots of dead bugs around. Overall, it's overpriced for what it is but for one night on the trail with cold beer, a shower and a comfy bed, it delivers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, super comfortable rooms & very friendly, helpful staff!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, just found it a bit run down
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roweida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was so peaceful. Being in the sounds was so relaxing. The staff were amazing. We are definitely going back
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Portage was very pleasant to interact both at the front desk as well as in the restaurant. I stayed in two different type rooms. The Korimako Sunroom (#20) had a beuatiful view of the bay. As stated on the site, this type of room does not have a deck but the view was beautiful. I appreciated that the room had two twin beds and a full bed for our group of 3 adults. The other room type we stayed in was the Kormiako Room (#41 & #42). These rooms have a nice deck to sit out on and enjoy a beautiful day but unfortunately the trees & greenery have grown up and block and view you might have while sitting on the deck. One of our two rooms also did not have a refrigerator in the room. We enjoyed our fish & chips at the restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

inna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024