2.5 Star Hotel

AAA Marlin Motel

33 Devon St, Picton, New Zealand View Map

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AAA Marlin Motel

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Offering free WiFi and ample on-site parking, AAA Marlin Motel is located in Picton. The property offers BBQ facilities, picturesque gardens, and spacious outdoor areas where guests can soak up the sunshine. All accommodations features a flat-screen TV. Kitchen facilities include a refrigerator, microwave, and a stovetop. Some apartments include an oven. The private bathrooms offer a hairdryer and a shower. Luxury towels and toiletries are provided. Marlin Motel is 5 minutes’ walk from Edwin Fox Maritime Museum and 3 minutes’ drive from Picton Ferry Interislander Terminal.

861 Reviews

8.0Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
8.9
Location
8.9

What Guests Say

  • “Cheap and cheerful - comfortable and unpretentious.”
  • “Very clean and well equipped. Great location, quit street and easily walkable to everything in Picton.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Two-Bedroom Suite1/1

Two-Bedroom Suite

431 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Double

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Queen Studio1/2

Queen Studio

323 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

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Studio with Balcony1/2

Studio with Balcony

323 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

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  • Balcony
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Double Room1/1

Double Room

237 sqft • 1 Queen

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One-Bedroom Apartment1/2

One-Bedroom Apartment

377 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

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Family Room1/4

Family Room

485 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

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    What Guests Loved

    8
    Very Good

    Based on 861 reviews

    Location

    8.9

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    8

    Pros +

    • Clean and spacious.
    • Cheap and cheerful - comfortable and unpretentious.
    • Very clean and well equipped. Great location, quit street and easily walkable to everything in Picton.

    Cons -

    • In 45 years of traveling, worst water pressure I have experienced. You can get wet in the shower, but it takes a very long time. Otherwise, I would recommend this hotel.
    • The shower was low so hit at mid chest - but had good pressure and was nice and hot.
    • Nothing to dislike.
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    7KeithPosted on: 2-28-2024

    Clean and spacious.

    In 45 years of traveling, worst water pressure I have experienced. You can get wet in the shower, but it takes a very long time. Otherwise, I would recommend this hotel.

    8ClintonPosted on: 1-20-2026

    Cheap and cheerful - comfortable and unpretentious.

    The shower was low so hit at mid chest - but had good pressure and was nice and hot.

    10BrianPosted on: 1-17-2026

    Very clean and well equipped. Great location, quit street and easily walkable to everything in Picton.

    10GRAHAMPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Staff very helpful in arranging midnight check in and allowing check out after 10am. Large room and comfortable beds. Would definitely use again if in the area.,

    Nothing to dislike.

    8MaryPosted on: 9-30-2025

    A lovely warm welcome and accommodating of late check out request. Easy parking outside room. The lemon tree outside my room was a bonus!

    7JennyPosted on: 4-27-2025

    Perfect for an early morning ferry trip. Close to town. We deliberately booked a smaller unit. Whilst compact, it had everything we needed for a very short stay. We got what we paid for and would book again in similar circumstances.

    Nothing to do with the.motel itself, but a punter snoring next door kept us awake for much of the night ?

    7RaymondPosted on: 4-27-2025

    As a motel this was fine, about 15 minutes walk from the city center. Helpful staff, a quiet location in a very nice small town. Local people very friendly, we were asked twice if we were lost or needed a lift. A good nights sleep,

    8GrahamPosted on: 4-24-2025

    The location is excellent. Only about 400m to the CBD

    Parking was a little tight, but they are making the best of what they've got, space-wise.

    8GrantPosted on: 4-23-2025

    Good location

    Bathroom could have done with an extractor fan and a mirror over the vanity sink… it did have a mirror but was on the wall behind so when shaving I had to keep turning around so a mirror above sink would have been far more practical. Minor problem really just a preference.

    6KarenPosted on: 4-22-2025

    Location

    Leaking ceiling Fire alarm going off at 3am in morning (Battery Low)

    6ChrisPosted on: 4-22-2025

    Excellent service and friendly staff, comfortable bed.

    Property is a little older than photos suggest and no sound proofing, made for a disruptive stay.

    8CarlPosted on: 4-19-2025

    We loved that it was minutes from the harbour to the motel,it was easy to check in and the staff very friendly.

    I just feel that after a long trip on the boat it would be great to get in to a hot shower with pressure. The only thing I didn't like was that the shower was not up to standard.

    7DianePosted on: 4-18-2025

    Convenient for ferry . Everything you needed to self cater.Proprietors were very friendly and even gave us a lift to the ferry.

    Needed refurbishing

    7LynettePosted on: 4-17-2025

    Location was perfect for our needs which was an early ferry to Wellington. Staff friendly and helpful

    Very dated furnishings and facilities.

    9HollyPosted on: 4-17-2025

    Great location close to the ferry terminal. Short distance to amenities. Spacious unit

    8CareyPosted on: 4-16-2025

    easy walking to the shops. and just down the road from the ferry

    The smoke alarm went of in our room at 02.19am. No one came to see if we where all right. This alarm flashed on and off for the rest of the night.

    9KayPosted on: 4-13-2025

    Lovely motel situated within walking distance of the town. Nice & quiet with parking outside my door. Towels smelt fresh & clean & were supersoft.Will stay here again I'm up this way

    5NurPosted on: 4-9-2025

    We were greeted by a lady and a man at their reception office. The man was cheerful and friendly handling our checking ins, however I do not appreciate the lady with the condescending manner of “CHECKING OUT TOMORROW IS BEFOREEEE 10AM” like we are someone who has hearing problem (FYI, we are not local). So we did check out way before 10AM.

    7AnnePosted on: 4-6-2025

    Quiet motel needs a refurbish. Adequate for 1 night pre ferry crossing.

    8KevinPosted on: 4-4-2025

    Large clean and tidy unitsBeing set back from SH1 road noise was low

    Access when travelling from south. Difficult to do a right turn with high traffic volumes

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    AAA Marlin Motel

    33 Devon St, Picton

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