The Gables B&B, Picton
Overview
Located a mere 5 minutes by foot from EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, The Gables B&B Picton provides guided tour service for the utmost comfort and convenience. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel is 1.6 miles from Queen Charlotte Sound.
Location
The Picton bed & breakfast has a prime setting approximately 25 minutes' stroll from Bob's Bay Nature Preserve. Guests can visit the 19th-century wooden ship "Edwin Fox Maritime Museum", which is just 850 feet away, and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary which is 1.7 miles from the Gables B&B Picton.
Intercity & KiwiExperience bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is within a few blocks of the property. The nearest airport is Picton, located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
Rooms
The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Furnished with a couch bed, these rooms have a patio and a kitchenette.
Eat & Drink
You can get a gastronomic experience at The Chart Room Restaurant which offers néo-zélandaise cuisine fairly close to The Gables B&B.
Leisure & Business
A sun terrace, a picnic area, and hiking trails are also found on site. Guests can also sigh up for bicycle usage arranged by the accommodation.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site parking lot
- Pets allowed
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Car rental
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Join Escape to Marlborough Hop-on Hop-off Tour for $75, visiting Marlborough Museum, Omaka Aviation Centre, wineries, a brewery, and a chocolate factory.
Queen Charlotte Track
Hike or cycle the Queen Charlotte Track, known for its scenic views of Marlborough Sounds and Queen Charlotte Drive.
Kayak Marlborough Sounds
Explore Marlborough Sounds by kayak, with options for half-day trips or multi-day adventures.
Dine at Escape
Try local seafood like green-lipped mussels and salmon at Escape to Picton, located near Picton waterfront.
Location
Convenient Location
Picton is the entry point to Marlborough Sounds, near EcoWorld Aquarium, Picton Heritage Museum, and Picton Sound.
Vibrant Neighborhood
Waikawa Bay is a coastal area known for its waterfront attractions, including Bob's Bay and Memorial Park.
Local Bites to Try
Le Cafe, The Seabreeze Cafe & Bar, and Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar offer great seafood and local cuisine.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants