We arrived without booking and were attracted to this central hotel by a sign saying "We aren't as expensive as we look"! The relief manager gave us a great friendly welcome, let us check in early and gave a reasonable price of $125 for 3 Adults staying in a good size studio room on the second floor. The room was ok and very clean with a small balcony overlooking the pool and with great views of the marina.

One night stay in picton and needing something close to town we chose the beachcomber. The room we had was on the second level overlooking the marina and pool. Very sunny clean room and the only thing showing its age was the wardrobe and seratone (older pattern) behind the bath. Receptionist was pleasant and cheerful and even though there was a large tour party in we found our room very quiet. Only a short walk to town and the marina made this a very pleasant stay.

I was initially staying at a very seedy B&B, paying top price and hating it. Across the road the Beachcomber had a sign stating "we arent as expensive as we look"! So I enquired, and booked, and never looked back. What a surprise!

A huge studio containing king bed and a single discreetly tucked away at the side, a huge ranchslider with patio lock and curtains that actually blocked out the light. A huge balcony overlooking Picton beach and harbour and SKY TV which had at least 10 channels, a wonderful array of teas, coffees etc., and a 'silent' bar fridge loaded with goodies if you wanted them. The bathroom was excellent, complete with a rubber standing mat and spotless. Outside this room was a large modern sink unit for washing your cups etc or doing your teeth etc. The water was hot and good pressure and literally everything was perfect. There were ample supplies of shampoo and conditioner and handwash available in the form of wall mounted pumps. How handy....

The lighting was also superb - discreet or bright - you choose, plus it even had AC! how lucky could I be!!! There were lounge chairs and a large coffee table and words cannot fully tell you how wonderful staying there was compared to where I had been.

The swimming pool was well fenced and spotlessly clean.

Reception was professional, the ladies were actually interested in me and gave me excellent service. I cannot speak highly enough of their service. All this for the same prices as my miserable B&B!! I nearly didnt do this review as I wanted to keep it all to myself. Thank you Beachcomber.

Good place to stay with great views of the harbour. Pleasant staff. Didn't try the restaurant. Picton is a great visit with very good coffee and food in the local restaurants and cafes. Can make your own tea and coffee but no plates for anything else.