About this hotel
Lochmara Lodge is set on the tranquil shores of the Queen Charlotte Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. The Lodge provides a destination where national and international visitors can learn about, interact with and appreciate New Zealand's native flora, fauna and art while enjoying a magical Marlborough Sounds escape. The chalets offer great views over the bay, and balconies with outdoor table and chairs. Each chalet is tastefully furnished and showcases a piece of New Zealand art. The units offer a selection of accommodation for family holidays, couples, and budget-conscious travellers. Units open to a shared courtyard with beautiful views of the bay, and provide outdoor seating and private bathrooms. Easily accessible by water taxi from Picton or for people seeking Queen Charlotte Track accommodation, the Lodge is a wonderful retreat with no road access and no TVs - just the pristine bush environment, countless activity options, and colourful native birdlife. Join a guided tour of our permanently moored 'Underwater Observatory. ' Tours are approx 30-45mins and the guide is a marine biologist. Cost is $20 p. p.
- Wi-Fi
- Spa & wellness
- Restaurant
Facilities and services
Facilities 9
- Check-in hour (14:00–18:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00)
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Hotel safe
- Shop
- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage room
Catering 2
- Restaurant
- Highchairs
Health & wellness 1
- Spa treatments
Entertainment & pools 1
- Sun loungers
Good to know 1
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Rooms and suites
Occupancy by room type
- Chaletup to 10 guests (max. 10 adults or max. 6 children)
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Family roomup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
- Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Triple roomup to 5 guests (max. 3 adults or max. 4 children)
- Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
Lochmara Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton, 7250 Marlborough Sounds
400 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
Meals and features
Meal plans
Key facts
- Total number of rooms
- 14
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 17/09/2026.
