Bay of Many Coves
No matter how you arrive, it’s a scenic trip in, and on arrival you’re greeted by the only form of terrestrial transport available: a golf cart. There are no roads in or out unless you count the hiking trails, a state of affairs that ought to be more than fine if you’re a hiker, a kayaker, a swimmer, a row-boater, or just someone who enjoys eating fresh seafood in an impossibly pretty, only-in-New Zealand setting. And those are just a few of the activities on offer. Other options include soaking in the cedar hot tub or the heated outdoor pool, swimming with dolphins, or boating around the bay in search of orcas — not to mention fishing, sailing, wine-tasting, or, if it happens to be the sort of thing you’re into, simply walking around at night, gazing at the local glow worms. The fishing, in particular, is world-class, as are the region’s famous sauvignon blancs. (Lacking familiarity with the overseas competition, it’s difficult to assess the comparative merits of the hotel’s glow-worm program, but to the untrained eye everything appears to be entirely satisfactory.)
Clearly, the point is not to hole up in the room, but after a day exploring the outdoors, the accommodations certainly don’t disappoint. They’re not so much rooms as modern apartments dropped into nature, with kitchenettes, oversized bathrooms, dining and sitting areas. It’s all oriented toward a wall of windows and a private deck overlooking the bay and its many, many unpeopled coves.
How to get there:
Bay of Many Coves is a short 30-minute ferry ride away from the township of Picton. Sounds Air offers flights from Wellington to Picton Kormiko Airport. Air New Zealand offers regularly scheduled flights into Blenheim, which is 30-minutes by car to Picton.
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Free parking
- Bar
- Wine Cellar
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (seasonal)
- Spa
- Jacuzzi
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Adjoining rooms
- Babysitting (on request)
- Garden
- Multi-lingual staff
- Wake-up service
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Boardroom
- Business center
- Wine tours nearby
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Shuttle service
- Designated smoking area
Need to Know
- Cribs are available for infants under 2 years old free of charge.
- Extra beds are available for children under 11 at 145 NZD per child, per night
- Eligible Plus reservations: Credits and discounts will be applied at check-out in local currency unless otherwise noted. Credits are valid toward incidentals only and will be forfeited if not used.
Credit cards accepted