Like many we arrived after the longest part of the Queen Charlotte Track walk and had a rest day staying two nights. A swim in the pool and a drink on our private balcony overlooking the Sound were very welcome. Our balcony room (No.23) was bright and fresh with probably one of the best views of the Sound. We had two breakfasts and dinners and one lunch during our stay. All were good and the service prompt and friendly (Europeans on working holidays). The atmosphere on the restaurant/snack bar balcony was very special. We also took packed lunches with us for the final leg of our walk (we ordered some special things but got the standard roll with ham, salad and lots of mayonnaise - not so good). We went kayaking on our rest day which was well worth while, both for the exercise and scenery (close up of the shore line/marine life plus a muscle farm). Highly recommended.
Thank you.

Our family wedding was in December at Portage - what a wonderful occasion it was! We cannot speak highly enough of Kaye and the staff - they were endlessly helpful and courteous and helped make the day the success it was. And the food was superb! Thank you.

We arrived at The Portage after a long day's walk on The Queen Charlotte Track. The hotel was very welcoming with jugs of chilled water at the ready for tired walkers as they arrived. Reception was friendly and efficient. Our room was a duplex and had 2 sun decks giving amazing views over The Sound. It was more than spacious enough for 3 adults. The bathroom was immaculate. The main hotel provided stunning views from the bar and restaurant. Our meal was good quality and the service friendly. The hotel will minibus walkers up to the Queen Charlotte Track in the morning - which is useful - because it is a long walk to the end of the track and the water taxi back to Picton.

We were very disappointed with this hotel They charge disproportionate prices for mediocrity. If you are doing the Queen Charlotte walk then this is the major option for a nights stay.

The room was sparse and fairly clean and definitely not value for money. We paid around $220 for one night for 2 rooms with a bathroom in the backpackers lodge. The walls are thin and the place is noisy. The cooking facilities are basic and we found them not to be “too clean”

The "shop" closes at 5 pm sharp so if you miss this then you have no choice but to use the restaurant. Dinner was awful - the food unappetising and helpings small. We ordered a cheese platter and the cheese had mould on it. The staff are helpful and pleasant. Breakfast is proficient if you take the continental buffet.

They offered to drive us to the start of the walk. This never happened the bus had a flat tyre and the hotel did not have the correct equipment to change it. A mediocre ending to a mediocre stay.