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Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Picton Ferry Terminal

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Queen Ensuite | Balcony
Apartment | View from room
Terrace/patio
Queen Ensuite | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is ฿1,390
฿1,599 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment | View from room

Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Queen Ensuite | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Queen Share Bathrooms | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Share Bathrooms

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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6 Bed Dorm | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 8.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Single Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
4 bathrooms
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
16 GRAVESEND PLACE, Picton, 7220

What's nearby

  • Nelson Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Picton Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Picton Harbour - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Hostel near Picton Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to free self-service breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, express check-out and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Guidebooks, local maps and sound-insulated walls
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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 available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges NZD 2.9 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
All guests are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 2.9

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Tombstone Backpackers Hostel Picton
Tombstone Backpackers Hostel
Tombstone Backpackers Picton
Tombstone Backpackers
Tombstone Backpackers
Tombstone Motel Lodge Backpackers
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers Picton

Frequently asked questions

Is Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers?

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers on 28 Mar 2025 start from ฿1,390.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers located?

Situated in Picton, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Picton Ferry Terminal. Nelson Square and Picton Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

We had a great stay at the Tombstone motel! The atmosphere was very cozy and welcoming, very nice rec room. The staff was very helpful and had great suggestions for the area.

10/10 Excellent

Daniela.

Fun place, room was clean and quiet. Recommend staying a couple of days to enjoy the atmosphere and amenities

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Beautiful location and easy to get to from the ferry terminal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrae

Great spot , Convenient, close to interislander ferri s
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Awesome backpacker and hostel. Nikki and Gary are the perfect hosts/owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

A well organized motel with multiple separate seating areas with couches, a large shared kitchen and beautiful surroundings. Quirky in a good way. Fresh bread and scones in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

The host at reception was friendly and helpful. The room and facilities were clean, private and comfortable. The location of the lodge was very convenient for exploring Picton. I was able to park my rental car in a safe place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Very close to Ferry Terminal and with views of ships etc. Very friendly and helpful hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Super nice clean motel
Very nice motel with super comfy bed! Shared areas were very clean, nice little breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Friendly, helpful, clean, and convenient
Very helpful and friendly staff. The room exceeded my expectations for a backpackers! And the host made fresh scones in the morning! Such a lovely place and lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

This was an amazing place to stay at! The staff were very kind/friendly, the spa was wonderful after a long day, and the fresh-baked scones for breakfast were to die for!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Absolutely beautifull place helpful staff and jst an overall great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Good room for the price, but you get what you pay for. The mattress was hard, the room itself was very small, and the way the toilet and shower happened to be arranged right next to the front door is quite bizarre actually. Very nice area for cooking your own food downstairs. Also, nice rooms for lounging around in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

noel

Nice staff. and clean property .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Grea location close to town and great view of the port
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary

Fantastic accommodation great location near ferry terminal and short walk into Picton
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Great host very helpful and informative. Convenient to the ferry terminal as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard Woledge and Rachel

Excellent to have scones for breakfast! Would recommend to anyone staying here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Don’t miss this motel
Hadn’t stayed at a backpackers motel before, couldn’t believe how good and varied the facilities were. Breakfast was homemade scones, or toast, delicious, and included in price. What a wonderful introduction to the South Island.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shaun

Lovely stay in queen room with harbour view. Very quiet although noise from port can be disturbing early morning. Lovely property which is well kept and cared for. Some officious rules with food in rooms and lounges but understand why.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

was ideal for what we needed, quick overnight before the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Quiet and clean place to stay with my family. Easy to get to town, and within my budget to stay with 2 adults and 2 kids in the family room. Would definitely stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Brilliant place to stay. Lots to do at the motel and around it. The hosts were also great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie

Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitsukuni

Excellent!
Great place to stay in Picton! Highly recommend it :))
Stayed 1 night in May 2024