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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
Garden
Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly
Terrace/patio
Bedroom 2

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Explore the area

Map
30 Wairau Road, Picton, Marlborough, 7221
  • Nelson Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Waitohi Recreational Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Picton Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Picton (PCN)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bedroom 2 | Room amenity

Bedroom 2

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Bedroom 4 (The Sleepout) Pet Friendly

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Deluxe Queen Room (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Queen Room 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room 4*

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

Deluxe Twin Room 4*

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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

  • Nelson Square - 4 min walk
  • Picton Museum - 16 min walk
  • Picton Foreshore - 16 min walk
  • Picton Harbour - 19 min walk
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬15 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.

Languages

English

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

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

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Top of the Town on 24 Mar 2025 start from AU$158.06, 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.

Top of the Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

esfir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice clean convenient accommodation not far from main streets
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to ferry nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable accommodation Host Tracee very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We liked everything! The accommodations were excellent, the location was wonderful, and our owner/hostess, Tracee, could not have been nicer. We would highly recommend a stay at Top of the Town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host Tracee was very welcoming , and friendly. Provided a heat pack for my very sore back. Room was nicely presented we loved our short stay. Highly recommend staying here. Will definately recommend to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just off the ferry, clean, quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful host who kindly picked me up from the bus station and took me to the ferry. Clean well maintained accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, easy access to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and a great stay for myself and my dog.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great feel and relaxing space
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific place, friendly people, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

zamira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, host was very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and a great host but the proximity to a major road from the port meant sleeping was impossible! All night the room shook and vibrated from heavy goods vehicles, we got absolutely no sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely top in the town
After a warm greeting from Tracee we were very happy with the quality of the room and amenities. Just a short walk into town for dinner (with recommendations from Tracee) where we had an excellent meal at Sisu. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a walk into town and access to the Wellington ferry if you need to load your car
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities for an overnight stay were great, although limited to tea/coffee. Bed & bedding, lovely, everything really clean except edge around base of shower needed attention.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tracee was a wonderful host and helped us with our travel plans. The room is nicely furnished and has nice views. God value and Picton is a charming town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect stay for ease of catching the ferry or having arrived on the ferry before embarking on travelling on the South Island. We were greeted warmly & the room was well appointed. For us the beds were slightly hard but that’s a very personal opinion as will be perfect for others. Picton High Street was about 20mins walk away & there were good recommendations of local eateries in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024