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Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach fun, near Picton Ferry Terminal

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Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Overview of Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

Map
75 High St., Picton, Marlborough, 7220
  • Popular LocationPicton Museum4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPicton Harbour6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPicton Ferry Terminal9 min walk
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)32 min drive

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room Fits 4

Family Room Fits 4

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Share Mixed Dorm

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room Fits 3

Family Room Fits 3

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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King Room

King Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Picton

At Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Picton War Memorial and Picton Museum. Highlights at this beach hostel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Near this Picton hostel, you'll find Picton Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Picton Museum - 4 min walk
  • Picton Harbour - 6 min walk
  • Picton Foreshore - 6 min walk
  • Nelson Square - 8 min walk
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cockles Kitchen & Bar - 10 min walk
  • Toot N Whistle Inn - 10 min walk
  • The Thirsty Pig Picton - 2 min walk
  • Subway - 10 min walk
  • Picton Village Bakery - 2 min walk

About this property

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

Beach fun, near Picton Ferry Terminal
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour or ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Picton hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers offers 13 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Picton hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from 31 May 2023 to 22 March 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Piwaka And Backpackers Picton
Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers Picton
Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers?

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers?

Yep, Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers has a free self car park.

Does Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers?

No, Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hyewon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenjia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Yan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room amenity shower is communal
Was expecting a room with shower turned out there were only 4 communal shower/toilet combined for up to 52 people. Included continental breakfast was good though. There are only 5 onsite carparks although you can park on the roadside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived after midnight and still got an incredibly warm welcome. Superb room, really clean and comfortable and super friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely my favourite place to stay in Picton. The unique configuration of the buiding and the personality of Nicci and the staff make it feel safer, warmer, and more like home than any other backpackers' I've stayed at, anywhere in the world.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, bright, big kitchen, breakfast, plenty of hot water in showers, staff were great !!

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The owners and staff are truly fantastic! Hospitable, helpful, and caring. Building itself is a bit run down, but I think that's somewhat typical for hostels in the area. everything was in working order. One thing to note is the property is entirely pet friendly, which makes me really happy because I LOVED having their dog around. Unfortunately I'm allergic to cats, so had some trouble but the staff helped keep me away from them and allergies at bay the best they could.