Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

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

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Interior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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75 High St., Picton, Marlborough, 7220
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Foreshore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

Family Room Fits 4

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room Fits 3

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Smart TV
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Netflix
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

3 Share Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

About the area

Picton

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers places you in the centre of Picton, 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.

What's nearby

  • Picton Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Picton Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edwin Fox - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SCOOZI! - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Toastie Lords - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers

Beach hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills 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.

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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

  • 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 lift (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 bathroom
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

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

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.