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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Picton Museum

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Terrace/patio
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Ensuite Room)
Fireplace
Interior detail
Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$61
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Explore the area

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3a Nelson Square, Picton, 7220
  • Picton Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Picton Harbour
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Picton (PCN)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Motel Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Motel Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Motel Ensuite Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (4 Share Mixed Dorm)

Free cots/infant beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (4 Share Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Mixed Dormitory Bed)

Free cots/infant beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Mixed Dormitory Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Ensuite Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Picton

At Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Picton Museum and Picton Harbour. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Picton hostel include Picton Ferry Terminal and Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Picton Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Picton Harbour - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lookout - 10 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SCOOZI! - ‬10 min walk
  • Seabreeze Cafe & Bar
  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Hostel with free parking, near Picton Museum
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers also features a picnic area, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Picton hostel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers offers 18 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Sequoia Lodge Backpackers Picton
Sequoia Lodge Backpackers
Sequoia Backpackers Picton
Sequoia & Backpackers Picton
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers Picton
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers?

As of 17 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers on 23 Aug 2025 start from NZ$61.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers?

Yep, Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers has a free self car park.

Is Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers?

No, Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 343 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No customer service at all

Asked to get early breakfast as we were catching the early ferry to north island but they couldn’t accommodate. My partner left behind his earphones and they couldn’t send them to us even though we offered to pay a generous amount of money to cover costs plus some
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debraj

Travelled with family
Was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I advised Sequoia that I wasn't coming because the event(air show) that I was to attend was cancelled. I attempted to advise Wotif also, but my emails were rejected by mxb.expediagroup.com. I prepaid $184.34( collected by Wotif), am not happy and would like that amount refunded. Thank you.
Stayed 0 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelli

Convenient location for a night before catching morning ferry, but do bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper as is located on main roundabout into Picton so freight trucks braking as they head past to the ferry in the middle of the night can be disruptive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Dave

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice cheap stay

A great 2 night stay. Rooms are basic with everything you need. I had no issues. Wifi was good too and the hosts are lovely! They try their best!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good value place to sleep

Facility was basically a hostel. Room was cramped for three adults. Private bathroom and shower was clean. Common kitchen. Quiet area. Good value for lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gerd

Travelled with partner
.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A comfortable stay just for a night before catching the ferry. It is a short walk into Picton where there are eateries and bars. It was cheap and cheerful, and the gentleman on the desk was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I only made coffee in the kitchen but it looked well stocked. The room itself was a little shabby and could do with a deep clean (carpet a bit stained, cobwebs in the corners), but bedding, toilet, shower etc were all clean, and the bed was comfortable, and the room cooled down pleasantly in the evening after a warm day. My only comment would be that my room smelled quite musty - perhaps it would benefit from a thorough airing out at some point!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

C

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good

This was my worst experience of my stay in new zealand. I had believed that i would have cooking facilities in my cabin. I was obviously mistaken as there was only the shared kitchen etc. My room was very spartan. There were no bedside cupboards or lights - just 2 upturned fruit crates. The bedding was basically clean but very tired. The pillows were badly stained and didnt smell too good so i had to wrap a towel around them before lying on them. There was just one double plug socket in the room which didnt work. There was one socket in the bathroom (high up on the wall). It worked intermittently so i managed to get a bit of charge into my mobile. There were no chairs or table in the room but there was a metal table and 2 chairs outside (a bit rusty and dirty). There was an oil filled radiator in the corner of the room (very rusty and dirty). The bathroom was clean. The shower wss clean and the water was hot. The carpet was old, grubby and stained. All in all, it wasnt a good experience. I had paid approx 175 dollars for the 1 night and was glad to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed one night it was perfectly adequate..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Myrthe

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean. Huge stains in the sheets, either blood or semen. Bed felt really dirty. We bought our own linnen to be able to sleep. The shower, toilet and kitchen were fine. The sink however was dirty as hell. Would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sheets didn't look clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tania, motueka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Broken shower and pipe under sink.no bathrm amenities no milk dirty cups and no cutlery only bits.worse place my mokos and I have ever stayed in.complained to owner,he didn't care.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tidy room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sonya, Priserpine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Funky little spot with lots of character! 15 minute walk to intercity bus and ferry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was what we expected for the low price that we paid but was for we need it ,a bed for a midnight arrival ,with tea coffee and toast supply.It is going under renovation and the staff helpfull and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yulia

Liked: Staff & service
Shabby and not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite a shock to the system when we arrived. The whole place was shabby and felt unclean. The sink leaked in the bathroom, although Hutiner tried his best to fix it, it still leaked..The 'hot' tub was cold and I wouldn't have used it had it been hot, as it also was old and unwelcoming. The photos on the website make the place look so much better than it is. The whole place was dirty, tired and old. My recommedation would be to stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024