The Portage Resort Hotel has been greeting guests to the Marlborough Sounds for over 100 years. Its has a rich history as a special holiday place for New Zealanders, sailing, fishing, sea kayaking and walking.

A feature of The Portage Resort Hotel is the wealth of experiences arranged by the resort for guests. Focussing on water, walks and wine, these experiences can be a 30 minute nature ramble or a full day hike; a sightseeing cruise or sea kayaking; enjoying fine food and wine or a serious session of wine tasting with a local Marlborough winemaker.

Portage Resort Facilities

The Portage Resort Hotel nestles into a wide quiet bay. Rooms are spread throughout the gardens with a range of views, particularly of the spectacular Kenepuru Sound.

The Main Building features open friendly spaces with conversation areas clustered around an open fire and looking across the water. The Retro Lounge Bar spreads to its own conservatory and onto the outdoor deck.

Restaurant Facilities

Executive Chef, Leungo Lippe brings a marriage of classic and contemporary style to fresh New Zealand food in Te Weka Restaurant and The Snapper Café.

Dining at The Portage is sustaining for modern lifestyles and reflects the best of the Marlborough and the Sounds produce while complementing our outstanding Marlborough wine.

Leungo was previously with Pegasus Bay Winery in North Canterbury, the award winning Red Sage Restaurant in Washington DC, America and L'Escargot Restaurant, a One Michelin Star restaurant in London.