We had a most enjoyable three night stay in a lovely spacious unit with views over the bay. Just a two minute drive into Picton , and a most relaxing position. The owners were most helpful and we would recommend this motel. If we were heading to Picton again we would certainly stay at Bay Vista.

Stayed 3 nights at the Bay Vista April 2012. Great location just out of town. Short stroll to the Marina which offers a wine bar with meals and a more up market restaurant. We ate at the restaurant which was excellent. Our room was 1 bedroom with separate lounge/dining area. Great view from both inside and outside teh accommodation. Set... More

Stayed for 3 nights older style motel ( New paint and Kitchen ) very very clean and Staff and owners very helpful and accommodating. The views from your room are to die for a must stay

What a great place for a relaxing escape. We went here for a weekend away and it was great! Good comfortable accomodation for the priceand with fabulous veiws. The front of each unit has a wall partitioning it from the other units which creates a wonderful sun trap and looks straight up Waikawa Bay and into the sounds. You could... More

Bay Vista is one of the better motels we have stayed at so far (it was no 8 on our tour). The lounge/diner/kitchen opened through patio doors onto a small patio, with stunning views across the bay. The living area was lovely, although the bedroom and bathroom were slightly on the small side. The accommodation was well equipped (it was... More

We had just driven up from the Marlborough wine region with no direction known, but even more pertinently, no reservations for the evening. As we drove through Picton we just couldn't find quite what we were looking for, something just a little less busy. Then, we stumbled into the Bay Vista just a couple of miles out of town, on... More

Spent two nights here in two bedroom unit. It was pretty good value but very small bedrooms. Kitchen and living room furniture is dated but clean. Although a two bedroom unit there were only two comfy armchairs to sit on in the living room??. Setting is very peaceful with a lovely view across the bay - you could watch the... More

We were two couples staying at this motel for two nights. We were greeted by very friendly staff. Great view from our room and the kitchen was very well equipped (included an oven). Yes it is true that the furniture is dated, but the rooms were clean. As well, as perk they do the dishes daily and free of charge.

Spent 3 nights here and from the moment we arrived, we were blown away with the location. Our host was very friendly and helped us with our day trip plans. The rooms were very clean and the cooking facilities excellent. Our room, as seems all others, have this fantastic view across out to the bay. My kids had a great... More