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Top of the Town

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Picton, near Picton Ferry Terminal

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Front of property
Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly
Garden
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Bedroom 2 | Room amenity

Bedroom 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 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
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Queen Room 2

  • 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

About the area

Picton

Top of the Town places you in the centre of Picton, within just a 5-minute stroll of Nelson Square and within 15 minutes of Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area, a picnic area and express check-in. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Near this 3.5-property class Picton guest house, you'll find Picton Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Edwin Fox - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SCOOZI! - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Toastie Lords - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Top of the Town

Guesthouse in Picton, near Picton Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Top of the Town, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Top of the Town also features express check-in, express check-out, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Picton guest house.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1930
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Top of the Town offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Picton guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Top of the Town?

Top of the Town offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Top of the Town?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Top of the Town on 29 Nov 2025 start from NZ$152.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Top of the Town family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Top of the Town is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Top of the Town?

No, Top of the Town does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Top of the Town?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Top of the Town?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Top of the Town, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Reviews

Top of the Town Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Steven C

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

Comfy & clean, good location

We were passing through Picton stayed for one night only. The bedroom & bathroom were clean, no kitchen but there was a kettle etc, fridge & a microwave, did the job. The host was very friendly and helpful with information. The location was close, 5mns in a car, to the ferry and town, handy! I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

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

Nice guesthouse

Tracee was super helpful and we were able to drop off luggage early so we could go explore. Nice guesthouse, decent sized room and bathroom. Bed made noise every time you moved but otherwise it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Good access to the ferry terminal. A warm welcome from Tracee, nothing was too much trouble. A very clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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