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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Ensuite Room) | Free cots/infant beds
Interior detail
Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm) | Free cots/infant beds
Fireplace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3a Nelson Square, Picton, 7220
  • Picton Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Picton Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Picton (PCN)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room) | Free cots/infant beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room) | Free cots/infant beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room) | Free cots/infant beds

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm) | Free cots/infant beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room) | Free cots/infant beds

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)

  • 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) | Free cots/infant beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Motel Ensuite Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (4 Share Mixed Dorm)

Free cots/infant beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (4 Share Mixed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Mixed Dormitory Bed)

Free cots/infant beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Mixed Dormitory Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Ensuite Room) | Free cots/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Hostel with free parking, near Picton Museum
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and barbecues are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers offers 18 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nelson Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free ferry terminal shuttle.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a fireplace at reception and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Picton Museum and Picton Harbour
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle service
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers also features a picnic area, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Picton hostel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 342 reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

C

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed one night it was perfectly adequate..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Myrthe

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean. Huge stains in the sheets, either blood or semen. Bed felt really dirty. We bought our own linnen to be able to sleep. The shower, toilet and kitchen were fine. The sink however was dirty as hell. Would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sheets didn't look clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tania, motueka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Broken shower and pipe under sink.no bathrm amenities no milk dirty cups and no cutlery only bits.worse place my mokos and I have ever stayed in.complained to owner,he didn't care.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tidy room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Sonya, Priserpine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Funky little spot with lots of character! 15 minute walk to intercity bus and ferry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was what we expected for the low price that we paid but was for we need it ,a bed for a midnight arrival ,with tea coffee and toast supply.It is going under renovation and the staff helpfull and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yulia

Liked: Staff & service
Shabby and not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing crew and staff. So close to the Picton ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Great friendly and helpful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , wanted somewhere just to sleep easy to find , parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The welcoming staff was great. Nothing was a problem. Good location, however the property could do with some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dion

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

8/10 Good

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful for late arrivals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quiet handy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nat

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute and convenient off the ferry , I thought this place was great !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024