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4.2 out of 5

"Good value backpacker accommodation for Cook Strait ferry connection. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 15 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

The Villa - Hostel places you in the center of Picton, steps from Picton Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Picton Foreshore. Highlights at this beach hostel include free self parking and a spa tub.

This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Other amenities include free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle.

Near this Picton hostel, you'll find Picton Ferry Terminal.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Shared Dormitory

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Shared Dormitory

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Villa - Hostel ratings based on 32 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Villa - Hostel

Everyone (13) Couples (16) Family (3)
4 out of 5
Good value backpacker accommodation for Cook Strait ferry connection.

Posted by , from Napier on 15 Jan. 2023

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5 out of 5
A good located backpackers - walk into town, bars, restaurants and the Wellington ferries.

Posted by , from Napier on 8 Jan. 2022

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4 out of 5
cosy comfortable clean

Posted by on 13 May 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Feb. 2021

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4 out of 5
Close to the ferry The window has no stay, so it banged in the night and the room was very hot.

Posted by on 9 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Feb. 2020 by Sylvie, The Villa

Thank you for your stay with us. We regret having felt warm in the room, but at that time the weather was very hot in Picton. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks

2 out of 5
We definitely pulled the short straw with our Standard double room. The 2 other Standard doubles next door to ours were luxurious compared to ours! They had spacious rooms. Ours was cramped with hardly enough room to even walk round the bed! Very disappointed. I know it was cheap accommodation but I feel we got a poor deal in comparison with others. Everywhere was shabby and desperately in need of a lick of paint. I wouldn't recommend this accommodation unless you were young backpackers who were happy to share a dorm with 5 others and didn't care about the surroundings! I would certainly look at other backpackers accommodation in future.

Posted by on 5 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Feb. 2020 by Sylvie, The Villa

Hi, We greatly appreciate your feedback and help us improve. For us the most important thing is the comfort of the guests. We are very sorry that the accommodation was not to your liking, but the bedroom was recently refurbished and has a large double bed just like the other private rooms. We will be happy to see you again. And thanks for helping us improve.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

31 Jan. 2020 by Kurt

Thank you for your feedback.

5 out of 5
Great place with plenty of character and a warm homely feel about it. Staff were happy to accommodate any extra requests and the pet friendly policy was awesome.

Posted by on 8 Jul. 2019

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4 out of 5
Easy walk from ferry terminal and shops. Our bathroom mat in bathroom was still wet from previous visitors in the room we had.

Posted by on 20 Jun. 2019

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5 out of 5
Really enjoyed our 1 night stay. Comfortable and clean room and bed. Staff were excellent in helping make our stay comfortable. Special mention to Josh going above and beyond...

Posted by on 6 May 2019

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Property Features

The Villa - Hostel offers its guests a spa tub and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Villa - Hostel. Free self parking is available. This Picton hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Villa - Hostel offers 10 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Picton hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave available
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Blackout drapes

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

The Villa - Hostel offers transfers from the ferry terminal. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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. Cash is not accepted.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Hotel Names

  • Backpackers Villa
  • Villa Backpackers
  • Villa Backpackers Lodge
  • Villa Backpackers Lodge Picton
  • Villa Backpackers Picton
  • The Villa
  • The Villa Hostel
  • The Villa - Hostel Picton
  • The Villa Backpackers Lodge
  • The Villa - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • The Villa - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Picton
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.