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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Fireplace
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double Ensuite Room) | Free cribs/infant beds
Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm) | Free cribs/infant beds
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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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Picton Harbour
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Picton (PCN)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Motel Ensuite Room) | Free cribs/infant beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Motel Ensuite Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds

Standard Shared Dormitory (4 Share Mixed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Free cribs/infant beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Mixed Dormitory Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers

Picton hostel close to Picton Museum
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a refrigerator 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 barbecue grills are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers offers 18 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers features barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Picton hostel also offers a picnic area, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

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 available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 343 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

8/10 Good

Gilles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gerd

Traveled with partner
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A comfortable stay just for a night before catching the ferry. It is a short walk into Picton where there are eateries and bars. It was cheap and cheerful, and the gentleman on the desk was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I only made coffee in the kitchen but it looked well stocked. The room itself was a little shabby and could do with a deep clean (carpet a bit stained, cobwebs in the corners), but bedding, toilet, shower etc were all clean, and the bed was comfortable, and the room cooled down pleasantly in the evening after a warm day. My only comment would be that my room smelled quite musty - perhaps it would benefit from a thorough airing out at some point!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Sonya, Priserpine

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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