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Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Picton with free parking

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The Beachside Sunnyvale Motel in Waikawa offers a welcoming base with garden grounds, a sunny terrace, and in-room WiFi. Guests can enjoy water activities like rowing and canoeing just steps away for active options.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
384 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7251

What's nearby

  • Waikawa Jetty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waikawa Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Victoria Domain - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Picton Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SCOOZI! - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪T and O Takeaways - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Indulge Ice Cream Parlour - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Motel near Picton Harbour
Located close to Waikawa Jetty and Waikawa Marina, Beachside Sunnyvale Motel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy rowing/canoeing at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and barbecue grills
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Beachside Sunnyvale
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel Picton
Beachside Sunnyvale Picton
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel Waikawa
Beachside Sunnyvale Waikawa
Beachside Sunnyvale
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel Motel
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel Picton
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel Motel Picton

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Sunnyvale Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Sunnyvale Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Sunnyvale Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Beachside Sunnyvale Motel located?

Located in Waikawa, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Waikawa Jetty and within 3 mi (5 km) of Waikawa Marina and Picton Harbour. Picton Foreshore and Picton Ferry Terminal are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Beachside Sunnyvale Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was one of the friendliest people we met in New Zealand.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was in a gorgeous location, with views of the bay out front. The rooms were so comfortable and clean, it felt like home away from home. Our host, Tomoko, was also very kind and friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet spot out of Picton. Nicely appointed kitchen, confy bed, hot water!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great property location and peaceful very nice owners Tomoko was really kind and helpful thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was set out perfect, roomy an lovely an clean will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Welcoming host, very accommodating. Apartment had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, motel could use some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service, neat and tidy property ,perfect little family get location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night in Waikawa

Wonderful place to stay, 2nd time here and the service was tops, we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional motel. Awesome hosts .

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, efficient service, great location and just 5 mins drive from ferry terminals.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Comfy beds. Good facilities and close to the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place in a beautiful area. Excellent kitchen and very comfortable. Definitely recommend

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was great- no problem cooking a couple of meals. Bed very comfy. Bathroom perfect. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet - very friendly check in and out; units very well serviced and clean. Easy parking. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people, great service!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was really friendly. She was always on hand with helpful advice during our 3 night stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent accommodation & very helpful owner

Lovely & clean motel and Tomake (? correct spelling) the owner was so helpful. I even filled out the NZ Census during my stay😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the best ever accommodation I've ever stayed in.. I'm 77 so that's pretty impressive. The owners were absolutely delightful, helpful and incredibly generous. The cottage was fabulous with everything you would ever need. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Ferry Across the street from the beach area fully supplied kitchen clean and homie

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. Close to the marina and harbour. Kitchen and sofa a bit dated but did not spoil our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious and partly modern.

Nice quiet spot away from the port of Picton. Bedroom and bathroom modern and spacious though the kitchen is cramped and dates from about 1970. Friendly host and locals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024