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Top of the Town

3.5 star property

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Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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30 Wairau Road, Picton, Marlborough, 7221
  • Place, Nelson Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Bedroom 2 | Room amenity

Bedroom 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly | Pet-friendly

Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room 4*

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Bedroom 2

  • Sleeps 2

Bedroom 4 (the Sleepout) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Picton

With a stay at Top of the Town, you'll be centrally located in Picton, within a 5-minute drive of Picton Ferry Terminal and Nelson Square. .This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lookout and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Waitohi Recreational Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Picton Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sisu Eatery and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪T and O Takeaways - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Top of the Town

Guesthouse in Picton, near Picton Ferry Terminal
Top of the Town offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Picton guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and microwave in a common area.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Top Town B&B Picton
Top Town B&B
Top Town Picton
Top of the Town Picton
Top of the Town Guesthouse
Top of the Town Guesthouse Picton

Top of the Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 194 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maarten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly greeting, well equipped room, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean and spacious. A bit hike to the harbour. However, the hostess gave me a ride to the ferry terminal. Beautiful little town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal for a one night stay before or after a ferry crossing. Nice light room and bathroom. Everything you need provided.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice that it was dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

Cozy stay

This was the coziest spot. The electric blankets made the bed so comfortable. And it’s an easy walk around town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room tucked away and private with great facilities for my dog. Therewas a cold spell while i was there and the bathroom was pretty cold, but the shower was excellent. Host was great, there when needed. Close to food outleys and supermarket. Great night in with netflix and other digital services. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it at Top of Town. Tracee was very welcoming and the bedroom and ensuite very, very, very comfortable. Spotlessly clean with good hot drink selection. Tracee was very helpful in every way. There was no option for breakfast but many choices in short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money ...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

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

Great Stay

Friendly hosts. Great room with all the amenities we needed. Large towels. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Welcoming hosts and a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MImi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts and lovely property, likely one of the best, if not the best in Picton. Make sure that you can carry your luggage up about 5 steps, there is no ramp.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

Comfortable one night stay

Friendly and helpful host greeted us on arrival - we appreciated being able to check-in early. Room was very clean and in very good condition. We had a fridge in which to put a few perishable items we had, plus a kettle, tea, coffee and some milk pods. There's a microwave but no toaster or crockery or cutlery - limiting your breakfast options - or you eat out Spacious and spotlessly clean shower and toilet room. The bed was a good size but a bit too firm for our liking - may well suit others. One chair, so someone sits on the bed. The property sits on a road leading to the ferry terminals, so there seems to be traffic at all times - although we didn't find it disturbed us. Picton centre (shops, restaurants, etc.) and the waterfront is about a 20 minute walk away. There's parking on-site. We found it a good place to stay for our one night ahead of a ferry crossing to Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was met by the owner and shown around the unit, even though it was later in the evening, felt very welcome. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Wellington

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay with our dog before getting the Ferry back to Wellington
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, clean and spacious. Large bathroom. Loved that the fan provided was immaculate (i wont use if dirty, dont like blowing other peoples dirt around the room). Loved the little extras like water in the fridge, as well as soft clean bathrobes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value in Picton for a nights stay before/after the ferry with super friendly hosts. A bit noisy due to location right on the main road, but quiets down at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Room 3 was clean, well equipped, and perfect for our stay. Only a 10 minute walk to downtown which was very convenient. The host, Tracee, was absolutely fantastic and really goes above and beyond to make your stay the best. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in Picton.

8/10 Good

Trish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room had everything you could need . We had the pet friendly accommodation, only one available at the time of booking, we did not have a pet with us This would be perfect for anyone travelling with their dog We ate in the Irish pub twice for dinner , which was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Swansboro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatest stay ever! Wonderful hosts, comfortable and CLEAN! Tracee took great care of us! We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine - perfectly adequate for a 1 night stop over - bit of a walk along noisy roads to get to waterfront where the cafes etc are but fine for a one night stop over - thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025