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The Portage Resort

★★★★ 2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage, Portage, NZ

8.7 guest rating· 394 reviews

About this hotel

Stunning Views and Outdoor Activities

The Portage Resort, just a short boat ride from Picton, offers rooms with private balconies showcasing breathtaking views of Marlborough Sounds. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, fishing, hiking the Queen Charlotte track, or simply relaxing on the hotel's grassed areas.

Dining with a View

Indulge in contemporary New Zealand cuisine at Portage Restaurant, Cafe & Bar with stunning water views, open daily. For a more casual experience, Snapper Bar & Eatery offers waterfront dining for all meals.

Local Experiences at Your Fingertips

Let us enhance your stay by arranging sea kayaking, mussel tours, or winery tours from Picton. Book your stay now to experience the best of Marlborough Sounds at The Portage Resort.

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Rooms & rates

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Weka Rooms

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

This room offers a small courtyard garden and you can enjoy views of native trees and plants. We now have WIFI in the rooms. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for extra guests.

Korimako Rooms

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

These light-filled rooms feature sliding windows that open to a view of Portage Bay. We now have WIFI in the rooms. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for extra guests.

Two Bedroom Korimako Units

Sleeps 5 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator

These units offer views across the center of the hotel down to Portage Bay, with decks or sun-rooms and large sliding windows. Please note these units provide a deck, set over two levels. This depends on guest occupancy and availability. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking form.

Tui Terraces

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

The Tui Terraces offer private and quiet accommodations and have contemporary glass and tile bathrooms with large private decks and uninterrupted views of Portage Bay. We now have WIFI in the rooms.

Kereru Suite

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

The Kereru rooms offer a more spacious room that’s bathed in sunlight and overlooks stunning views of Portage Bay.

Korimako Sunroom

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

These Korimako rooms are perfect for small families to stay together and enjoy the views across the center of the hotel down to Portage Bay. These rooms are sun and light filled and sleep up to 4 people with a super king bed and two singles or can be configured into four singles. These rooms can be booked as interconnecting rooms to hold larger groups up to 8 people (two rooms).

Amenities

  • Paid WiFi
  • WiFi available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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2923 Kenepuru Road, Portage, Portage, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.7394 reviews

+ Beautiful location+ Friendly staffPriceyBreakfast quality varies
Cleanliness8.7
Service9.1
Location9.7
Room Quality8.6
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.1

Guest review

8.0

Room with a view. Meals at the restaurant were great.

Tirzah · NZ · 2026-05-24

Stunning resort, in a magical setting

8.0

View is wonderful. It's close to the trail head. Lot's of places for R&R.

Food was average and felt overpriced.

Karinda · NZ · 2026-04-30

Comfortable good value for what we paid

8.0

The communal area is very welcoming with a fireplace the staff were helpful

The rooms where very basic but functional quiet cold inside it needs stronger heating for the rooms to be cozy.

Janina · AU · 2026-04-25

Comfortable stopover on the QCT.

8.0

Great stopover on the Queen Charlotte track. Staff friendly and helpful. The shuttle service up to the trail was most welcome. Rooms comfortable and beautiful views across the bay.

The food wasn’t as good as other lodges we had been at, but still tasty food.

Karen · AU · 2026-04-18

Good to know

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard" credit card.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

No parking available.

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for NZD 50 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.