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The Portage Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Breakfast and dinner served, alfresco dining
Seasonal outdoor pool
Korimako Sunroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Building design
On the beach

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage, 7282
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪84 min drive‬
  • Picton Harbour
    ‪85 min drive‬
  • Waikawa Marina
    ‪88 min drive‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Room options

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Kereru Suites | View from room

Kereru Suites

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tui Terrace | Beach/ocean view

Tui Terrace

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Korimako Two Bedroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Korimako Two Bedroom

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Korimako Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Korimako Room

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Korimako Sunroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Korimako Sunroom

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Weka Rooms | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Weka Rooms

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Portage

On the beach.Stay at this Portage hotel and you'll be within 25 miles (40 km) of Okiwa Bay and Queen Charlotte Walkway. Picton Museum and Picton Ferry Terminal are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Kenepuru Sounds - 25 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 84 min drive - 31.3 miles
  • Picton Harbour - 85 min drive - 31.7 miles
  • Waikawa Marina - 88 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • Mabel Island - 90 min drive - 32.4 miles

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

4-star beachfront hotel with 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
  • 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
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 percent 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 percent

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
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 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 each 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 rating 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

How close is The Portage Resort to the airport?

The Portage Resort is 35.9 mi (90-min drive) away from the Picton (PCN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Portage Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Portage Resort.

How close is The Portage Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Portage Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Portage Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 25 and 35 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Portage Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Portage Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Portage Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Portage Resort have a pool?

The Portage Resort features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 10 PM.

Does The Portage Resort have a restaurant?

The Portage Resort is home to Portage Resort Restaurant, which features al fresco dining.

Does The Portage Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Portage Resort to downtown Portage?

The Portage Resort is 0.1 mi away from Portage.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

2/10 Terrible

Rene

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a beautiful paradise. Can’t wait to return. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia lists your property as 6.5 km from Picton, which maybe true by helicopter but not by car. Also, I received a message about the road after I got there. Access issues should be listed upfront. Nice place to visit but it was a rough drive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023