From the moment we arrived at the Hotel we were looked after extremely well, taken to our room by Juliarna who made us feel like we were special quests, nothing was a bother, the room was tastfully decorated with a deep luxurious bath, georgeous linen and tastefully decorated. We dined there for the two days we spent in Picton, the... More

This boutique hotel provides a truly relaxing retreat set in the beautiful fishing village of Picton. Escape provides a very good excuse to come to Picton. The spacious suites are tastefully appointed. The staff are most charming and the owner Julianna is the hostess supreme. Don't expect airs and graces just good old kiwi hospitality. Would recommend to couples for... More

We stayed from 11 April to 14 April 2012 for our honeymoon. The hotel is situated in the quite but picturesque town of Picton just 20 minutes drive from the Marlborough wine region. From the moment we arrived we were warmly greeted and taken into our room. We stayed in the Formal suite which is beautifully decorated and furnished in... More

You will be treated to excellent fresh cuisine by the host/chef Juliarna and her delightful staff. Our room was tastefully furnished with the decor in subtle calming tones.The bed linen fresh and crisp and the bed extremely comfortable. The hotel is ideal for ferry travelers as it is only 5 minutes to the port, and a perfect location to leave... More

Excellent food ,excellent hospitality,clean & tidy would come back More

My boyfriend booked this hotel for my 30iest Bday. It was beautiful! We stayed in the formal suite and I would recommend it for everyone that wants to treat someone special ;) That bath is so Amazing! After our lovely dinner, my boyfriend proposed to me ;) we got some champagne from the staff and they were so, so amazing... More

For our honeymoon my brother very kindly booked us into Escape to picton. It was well beyond what the web site showed!!! We stayed in the Modern Suite. The lounge was decorated beautifully and was very clean and inviting. The fire is a great touch too! The bedroom had a king sized bed which was not too hard and not... More

I'd read and heard many mixed reviews about this place but we needed a place to overnite before heading out on the QUeen Charlotte track and, with no kids in tow, we thought we'd try it out. We arrived late afternoon and wandered around to the back door, where we were welcomed by Juliearna, the manager and owner. We registered... More

From our arrival to when we left we had an amazing time staying at this beautiful boutique hotel. We were greeted by friendly staff and the owner and were given champagne on arrival.. a nice touch since it was not expected. After having a lovely chat we went to our gorgeous suite... wow.. it looks exactly like the pictures on... More