Kippilaw House  

In central Picton, a short stroll from Picton Harbour and the Marlborough Sounds. This 4-star bed & breakfast sits about 1 km from the town centre and roughly 1.1 miles from the ferry terminal — pet-friendly and family-friendly.

A small, chef-run B&B with just three guestrooms and warm southern hospitality. Rooms feature Select Comfort beds, fridges/minibars, private showers, bathrobes and cable TV, while garden views and alfresco nooks give a relaxed, local vibe.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials, then unwind in the bar or garden dining area. Complimentary full breakfast is served daily, there’s 24-hour room service (limited hours), free Wi‑Fi, a library, BBQ area, on-site parking, a deli trailer at the Marlborough Farmers Market and a complimentary area shuttle; pets are welcome.

Helpful services for guests include a 24-hour business centre, complimentary wireless internet, 24-hour front desk and concierge, luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry and complimentary airport and train pick-up services (available on request).

Kippilaw Dining serves freshly sourced, regionally inspired dishes with garden-view and alfresco options. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily (7:30–10:00), afternoon tea is offered at 3pm, and the chef provides tasty packed breakfasts for early departures; a bar/lounge rounds out the offering.