Sequoia Lodge Backpackers

Location: 3 Nelson Square, Picton, nz

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free beach shuttle
• Non-smoking rooms
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• First aid kit available
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Access to health care professionals
• Free wired internet
• Free beach shuttle
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Double Room with Private Bathroom

  Private room with 1 double bed and a private bathroom featuring bath towels and free toiletries. Please note there is no capacity for additional guests.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots
  • Body soap

• Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  The family room features a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides heating. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper

• Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

  Female-only dormitory room with heating and all bed linen provided. Also features individual reading lights and bedside tables. Guests have the use of shared bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper

• Family Room with Private Bathroom

  Private room with a double bed and 3 single beds, all with sheets and a duvet. The private bathroom features bath towels and free toiletries. Please note that the price is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies).

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots
  • Body soap

• Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

  Dormitory room with heating and all bed linen provided. Also features individual reading lights and bedside tables. Guests have the use of shared bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper

• Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  Private room with 2 single beds and a private bathroom featuring bath towels and free toiletries. Please note there is no capacity for additional guests.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots
  • Body soap

• Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Motel Ensuite Room)

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  Layout - Bedroom

  Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • No housekeeping

• Triple Room with Private Bathroom

  The triple room features heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots

• Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)

  1 Queen Bed

  Layout - Bedroom

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels

  Practical - Cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • No housekeeping

• Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)

  1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

  Layout - Bedroom

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels

  Practical - Cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • No housekeeping

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

  1 Double Bed

  Layout - Bedroom

  Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • No housekeeping

• Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)

  3 Twin Beds

  Layout - Bedroom

  Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • No housekeeping

• Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)

  2 Twin Beds

  Layout - Bedroom

  Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • No housekeeping

• Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)

  1 Twin Bed

  Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • No housekeeping

• Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  This room with includes heating and bed linen. Included access to shared bathroom facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots
  • Body soap

Guest Reviews

• james (5/5): -
• Chiara (10/5): Great stay :) - People were very nice. The place was clean and tidy
• Frances (4/5): Never again - Walking distance2Supermarket. Place needs alot of Updating. Bed linen & towels disgusting. Carpet stains. Bad odour in the room. Only stayed 1 nite thank goodness. Will not stay again. Did not like that smokers smoke by entrance. Do not like the smell of smoke. Exspensive4 the nite when standards are very poor.
• Wallace (10/5): Hats off to the owner or however cleans the rooms👏👏amazing work - Loved everything about my stay, it was very comfortable the owner or host I'm not to sure what to call him was very lovely, i also loved how quiet the area is, Thank you for having us
• OHalloran (9/5): Perfect for stop before early morning ferry to Wellington - Great value Excellent cleanliness in Room and shared bathroom
• ALI (7/5): It was just Ok, not too good though - location Lots of insects and poor lighting inside the room, no cleanliness
• Molly (9/5): - The staff member I dealt with was really friendly and accomodating for my late check in! The shower wasn't the best.
• Kevin (8/5): -
• Claudia (9/5): great 2nd stay after 3 years - just before hopping onto the ferry :) - nice located to reach the ferry, huge kitchen, cool place !
• Guillaume (10/5): -
• Nikki (1/5): -
• Sarah (9/5): Perfect for us. - It was all exactly as we needed it. I had 2 young grandchildren who learned how to live in a community, wash dishes etc. The beds were clean and comfortable. Possibly sides on the top bunks. I was concerned that the children may roll out in the night.
• Rihari (7/5): - Rooms were warm
• Sabrina (10/5): - Patron super adorable. J'ai pu faire une lessive chez eux et laisser sécher une partie dehors. Reste dans le séche linge. Offre de vous chercher et vous amener au terminal de ferry. Il faut juste convenir d'un lieu de pick up a l'avance ou pouvoir l'appeler car il n'a pas whatsapp. 10 mins de marche pour le centre mais c'est ok. Rien tout était super.
• Clint (10/5): Good stay - Everything about the place. Leaving
• Shelley (1/5): -
• Vera (4/5): Praktischer Ort zum übernachten, nah bei der Fähre -
• Yumi (8/5): Comfortable stay - Hosts were very friendly and helpful. we had to stay in Picton for more than a week because of the ferry problem but we were welcomed and had a comfortable and affordable stay. The Wifi was very good. No
• Ken (9/5): Very good stopover. - Friendly and helpful staff. Kitchen facilities. Free lift to ferry. I did hear some noise from neighbours.
• Sharpe (10/5): -
• macrae (10/5): -
• Léonard (7/5): Très bon rapport qualité prix 👍 - Pas cher et il y a tout le nécessaire, pratique. Insonorisation
• Marijke (8/5): - My go-to passing through Picton. Dated but friendly and homely.
• Calvin (10/5): -
• Mairin (8/5): Value for money👌 - Walking distance to town
• Carly (5/5): -
• Heather (8/5): Central location and private room - Central location, reasonable price for a private room and bathroom. We were treated to chocolate cake made by one of the residents, thank you! It felt a bit dated, in need of a freshen up (in the rooms) and a once cover with the duster.
• Nichola (4/5): Cheaper than a motel, earlier check-in, tired & rundown. Clean - Facilities are tired, old & run down. Adequate. Old bedding & while clean, just felt grubby. Yet it all was clean. What advertised, not always available. Would suggest you call in & make a decision rather than book online. Backpackers prices & cheaper than a motel. Not enough off street parking. BONUSES- good kitchen facilities, had our own twin room & bathroom. Midday check-in. Staff were welcoming. Facilities are tired, old & run down. Adequate. Old bedding & while clean, just felt grubby. Yet it all was clean. What advertised, not always available. Would suggest you call in & make a decision rather than book online. Backpackers prices & cheaper than a motel. Not enough off street parking. BONUSES- good kitchen facilities, had our own twin room & bathroom. Midday check-in. Staff were welcoming.
• Mark (7/5): -
• Sergio (5/5): -
• Victor (5/5): -
• Elizabeth (1/5): We didn't we booked elsewhere - Seemed ok but for the older person not quite the comfort we have had at other backpackers No faciitie in room for tea/coffee, or making a meal of any kind
• dawn (8/5): I enjoyed it - Easy to find close to town and ferry Liked the place
• KennyBoy68 (10/5): -
• Anne (9/5): -
• Maria (8/5): -
• Mark (7/5): -
• Valentina (5/5): - Posizione comoda per il porto del traghetto La camera è molto piccola, il lavandino non è in bagno ma minuscolo nella camera. Non c'è quasi posto per tenere le valige. Ci sarebbe tanto potenziale ma è molto trascurato, drasandato e sinceramente poco pulito
• Philip (7/5): - Well equipped kitchen, bag storage facilities, helpful staff
• Alexandre (9/5): - Very affordable option in the township of Queenstown. The staff was very nice and the room was surprisingly spacious ! If you are on a short schedule with the Ferry/shipping arrangements, take into account that it's a short walk (20 minutes ?) from the hotel to the wharf.
• Janet (10/5): we would do it again - the fact staff accommodating us coming in late by putting our key and instructions in the letter box
• Fiona (7/5): - Room clean and good kitchen well located for picton Smoking by reception
• Baptiste (8/5): -
• Ingrid (9/5): Trop de cas sociaux ! - La proximité Certains clients
• helma (8/5): -
• Elmer (6/5): -
• Sharron (7/5): -
• White (6/5): - Good location We booked to have our friend in our room but when arrived there was already someone there in our room so she wasn’t able to be in our room which was disappointing as it was promised she wasn’t able going to be able to be
• Charlotte (8/5): 1 nuit sympathique au séquoia avant de prendre le ferry -
• annittadale (6/5): - The whole facility was run down and in desperate need of upgrade
• Mark (7/5): An overnight stay before catching the ferry in Picton - The hostel was in a convenient location and it was easy to park our car close by. The centre of town was about 10 minutes away. The mattress was a bit too firm for us and the pillows were squidgy - but for the price it was okay.
• Kirsten (7/5): -
• Jan (2/5): Kun hvis alt andet er udsolgt - Kun for en nat Alt
• Chris (8/5): Just what I needed - Was all easy
• Andrew (7/5): - Good value backpackers in good location, comfy beds in the shared dorms Pretty basic, can be noisy when someone is using the bathroom at night
• Rodgers (8/5): -
• Les (7/5): -
• Mireia (7/5): Good hostel - Good hostel with friendly staff, fully equipped kitchen and laundry available.
• Anita (8/5): Good Short Stay - Close to Picton Ferry and shops and bars. Clean room and bathroom facilities NA
• Les (8/5): -
• Sue (9/5): -
• Ellen (7/5): - Für eine Nacht okay, aber ziemlich abgewohnt
• Kirsten (6/5): okay - It was cosy. The cat was very friendly. The guy at reception was very accommodating. I had booked the wrong day and he made room for us. The bed was uncomfortable. We kept rolling into each other.
• Richard (6/5): -
• Tayler (8/5): - The host was super lovely… even gave me his own hot chocolate powder cause I forgot mine and really wanted a hot chocolate after the long drive to Picton.
• Laura (7/5): Correcto para pasar la noche - La cercanía con el ferry. Nos sirvió mucho porque llegamos en el último, sobre 0:30. Nos retiramos a las 8. Es un alojamiento de paso, alquilamos la habitación con baño privado, estaba bien. no tenía jabón
• Stewart (7/5): - Good location. Door didnt open properly.
• Brian (8/5): Thanks for a last minute refuge - Very clean room and shared lounge/kitchen facility. Grateful for being able to book at the very last minute and to be able to make a cup of tea!. Nice atmosphere with good music playing quietly and friendly people. I'm spoilt and used to a bigger double bed but eventually slept ok.
• Kelly (7/5): Excellent valu& location - Location, linen was very good & kiwiana pub Cleanliness
• Bufager (6/5): Recomiendo. - Buena cocina. Buena gente Todo muy bien. Dentro de todo. Apenas cara para su estilo pero. Bien
• James (9/5): - Had a great cabin out the back. Very comfortable and had all you could want.
• Vasnz (9/5): -
• Jaime (6/5): -
• Wayne (7/5): It was late when I arrived so could not assess -
• Alessandro (6/5): -
• florence (8/5): -
• Chiel (7/5): -
• Crichton (9/5): -
• Jimmy77 (10/5): - We liked everything the peace and quiet and the lovely staff.
• Jimmy77 (10/5): Great place to stay. - Staff helpful and very friendly loved our stay, we would definitely recommend this accommodation to others.
• Ketty (6/5): -
• Sarah (6/5): Handy layover - It was handy having a bathroom attached to our room. The manager was friendly and helpful. The location was handy for a stop over before our ferry in the morning. Our son is 6.3 and ended up pulling the matress onto the ground so he could sleep as the beds all had metal frames which his feet hung over. The bathroom had been frieshly mopped but still felt unclean due to the age of the amentities. It wasn't unclean, it just probably needs some new lino and a revamp as its getting very old.
• Jeremy (6/5): - Good communication Nothing
• Dylan (10/5): -
• Vicky (8/5): -
• Kristine (10/5): - Overnight stay before ferry excellent location, clean, tidy, bedding provided so didn't need to unpack car ! Great kitchen all equipment and pleasant lounge rooms and outside area. Lovely owner very friendly and helpful. Would also be a good base for exploring Picton/ Marlborough sounds. Had a family room with private bathroom for us and 3 older teens, ideal for overnight and early ferry:) would stay again On main square/ roundabout so traffic started rolling early morning but that was ok as we were also going to ferry and getting up :) Quiet overnight though!
• Lisette (6/5): Friendly helpful staff in a central location and cheap price - Extremely affordable and central location, good kitchen The rooms could do with a revamp and deep clean
• Jem Thompson (4/5): - If you want something cheap and close to the ferry for an early sailing then this place works. Place felt very run down and dilapidated, like it was a cool backpackers lodge 20 years ago but hasn't been maintained since. Some of the permanent residents were a bit unsettling to be around - the alcoholic, the schizophrenic man, etc (though they were not threatening or aggressive please note). Bathrooms were unisex which made my girlfriend very uncomfortable. We stayed in a private room and the linen was not particularly clean. In the morning we were not the only guests who checked out asap and ran to the ferry.
• Philippe (10/5): -
• Jackie (8/5): -
• Rose (8/5): As expected for the price paid - great facilities for cooking Grounds better presented
• Gudrun (5/5): -
• sam (7/5): - They had spave available when our ferry was canceled last minute, and I appreciated being able to check in at 10pm. Linen was part of the price. Showers are excellent!!
• Michael (7/5): - Location was great to go to ferry next morning. Facilities were good. The rooms were so hot, needed some fans or AC units in rooms.
• Liam (6/5): - Location Furniture was dated. No toiletries.
• Carol (5/5): Ok for younger Mobil people - Close to ferry terminal No parking Yard was unkept and messy dangerous trip hazards especially at night
• Zhaohui (10/5): -
• Antoinette (5/5): - - -
• Ivy (5/5): its ok - We have arrived in a late night and the staff was helpful sent our the late check in info As I said the instruction for late night check in was a bit confused. The room was not very clean.
• Alexandra (10/5): Beautiful stay in Picton - Comfy private room. Clean space, nice bed. Very kind host. The Crow Inn was a lovely view into local life.

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