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Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach fun, near Picton Ferry Terminal

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

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The price is P2,471
P2,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025

Room options

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

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room Fits 4

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

3 Share Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room Fits 3

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Room

Highlights

Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

King Room

Highlights

Smart TV
Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Satellite channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
75 High St., Picton, Marlborough, 7220

What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lookout - 2 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

Hostel near Picton Ferry Terminal
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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance and bicycle parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive key retrieval information

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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 elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers?

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers on Jan 4, 2025 start from P 2,471.4, excluding 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.

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.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers located?

Located in the heart of Picton, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Picton War Memorial and Picton Ferry Terminal. Picton Museum and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also within 10 minutes.

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 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

Kommi

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service! We arrived late at night and the nice manager was very accomodating. I wish we didn’t have to rush off in the morning due to my schedule as the manaaki was impeccable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Femmie, Auckland

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
We traveled with a dog and were grateful to find somewhere for the night. The room was very cheap. The lady manager is very lovely. By the photos on the website i thought the lodge was close to the water but its right in the Picton township. There were a few...interesting characters staying at this lodge, possibly in long term living situations there? There were loud exchanges in the halls at about 2am by men obviously under the influence of something. This didnt bother us as it made our stay interesting but could concern others? One man tried to get into our locked shared bathroom quite loudly but was unable to. I didn't feel unsafe, but we did have a dog with us in our room. If i were a single female i wouldn't have liked this situation. The hostel is tired but fit for purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaia

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

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The lady who runs it was very friendly. Our room was fine and had a very comfy bed. Our room didn't have a key which was really annoying. We were kept up at night by two men talking loudly and hammering away, building something on the wall next to us. It was very weird and so annoying. Not your typical backpackers vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARSH

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

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

Vivian G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ambience
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ENZO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicci was super friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient. The property was very clean and tidy

8/10 Good

Airi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people and location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was quiet clean and quite private you had the choice to mingle or stay in your room. I travelled with my dog and the room I was given made it easy access inside and outside. Donot judge a book by its cover.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Jos

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location but property run down
We stayed at Piwaka lodge for one night prior to doing the Queen Charlotte track. The location of the accommodation was great but otherwise we were disappointed with our stay. Once we arrived we found out that our advertised "ensuite" bathroom was shared with another room. Then we found out that there's no key to our room, apparently the previous guest took it with them. As a result of that we had to move to another room that had shared facilities. The property needs an overall upgrade as it's quite run down and the cleanliness of the property wasn't great either.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Laszlo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed atmosphere. Nicci was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021