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Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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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

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

75 High St., Picton, Marlborough, 7220
  • Popular LocationPinch of Spice1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPicton War Memorial4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPicton Museum4 min walk
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)32 min drive
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Room options

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Family Room Fits 4

cleanliness

Highlights

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

3 Share Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Family Room Fits 3

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

King Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Picton

Located in Picton, Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers is near the beach. Picton Harbour and Picton Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum.

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

Property highlights
At Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, daily housekeeping and desks

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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers located?

Situated in Picton, this beach hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Picton War Memorial and Picton Museum. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Picton Harbour are also within 10 minutes.

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.