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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of Picton Museum

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Exterior
Living area
Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)
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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers, nestled near Picton Harbour, offers a welcoming atmosphere with a garden and fireplace in the lobby. Connect to WiFi in public areas and enjoy free self parking as well as luggage storage. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking
The current price is €47
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)

Highlights

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

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)

Highlights

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

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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Free cots/infant beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (4 Share Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

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

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Free cots/infant beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Mixed Dormitory Bed)

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
3a Nelson Square, Picton, 7220

What's nearby

  • Nelson Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Picton Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Picton Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 7 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 25 min drive
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers puts you a short five-minute drive from Picton Ferry Terminal. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

    • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Towels
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers and nearby?

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers like?

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers is a short 16-minute walk from Picton Ferry Terminal and 12 minutes' walk from Picton Foreshore.

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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sachin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly and helpful place to stay
chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location , wanted somewhere just to sleep easy to find , parking was easy
paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing crew and staff. So close to the Picton ferry terminal.
Billson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great wee place, about what you’d expect for a cost effective hostel. They were really helpful considering I got off the ferry at midnight. Great price, happy as! 😊
Greg, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Shabby and not very clean
Yulia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The welcoming staff was great. Nothing was a problem. Good location, however the property could do with some TLC.
Vicki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, quiet, lots of areas for socializing with other guests.
Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really cute and convenient off the ferry , I thought this place was great !
Nat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place, 2nd time for us here and will come again.

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
Dion, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really helpful for late arrivals.
Lionel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient stopover when catching the ferry the next morning.
Wendy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good price for a night stay before heading on boat.
Lauren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

As this accommodation was inexpensive we were pleasantly surprised by our nice room and the breakfast being included. We would recommend dinner at The Crow tavern.
Rosalind, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Julie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is good for the price. Minimum facilities but clean and convenient for a short visit. The owner was always helpful and took us to the ferry when leaving the city
Guillermo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Adequate rooms and great value for the money.
Daniel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not good but cheap
The hostel was quite unclean, especially the kitchen was disgusting. The whole place also smelled like cigarrette. I thought the breakfast was supposed to start at 7.30 but there was no one/nothing there then. The doors can not be locked which feels a bit uncomfortable as a female solo traveler. However it is a cheap option to stay in and you can park your car right in front of the hostel. It is also nice that the toilet and shower are in the room.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked the location,have stayed before and this is why we choose Sequoia.
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value accommodation
Friendly staff and good value for a night in Picton.
Michelle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Was very good value friendly staff and guests Only gripp hot water in outside units very week
graeme, 1-night trip