Sequoia Lodge Backpackers
$30
/ night
Avg. for October
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$30
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Sequoia Lodge Backpackers average $30 in October, the cheapest month, and $37 in January, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $37 |
| February | $34 |
| March | $34 |
| April | $34 |
| May | $33 |
| June | $35 |
| July | $36 |
| August | $35 |
| September | $31 |
| October | $30 |
| November | $32 |
| December | $34 |
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Cheapest: October (~$30)
About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Location
Located in Picton, Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers is within a 15-minute walk of Picton Museum and Picton Harbour. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lookout and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Picton Ferry Terminal.
What's nearby
Nelson Square(0.1 miles)
Waitohi Recreational Reserve(0.4 miles)
Picton Museum(0.6 miles)
Picton Foreshore(0.6 miles)
Picton War Memorial(0.7 miles)
Picton Harbour(0.8 miles)
Edwin Fox Museum(0.8 miles)
Picton Ferry Terminal(0.8 miles)
Victoria Domain(1.1 miles)
Edwin Fox(1.1 miles)
Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary(1.3 miles)
Lookout(1.3 miles)
Mabel Island(2.1 miles)
Waikawa Marina(2.9 miles)
Waikawa Jetty(3.4 miles)
Picton (PCN)(5.1 miles)
Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)(21.2 miles)
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Bicycle Rental
Garden
Hiking
Location
3 Nelson Square, Picton, New Zealand
Nelson Square (0.1 miles)
Waitohi Recreational Reserve (0.4 miles)
Picton Museum (0.6 miles)
Picton Foreshore (0.6 miles)
Picton War Memorial (0.7 miles)
Picton Harbour (0.8 miles)
Room options
2
Standard Shared Dormitory (4 Share Mixed Dorm)
1 Twin Bed
HeatingCrib(s) (Free)
3
Standard Shared Dormitory (Girls Only Ensuite Dorm)
1 Twin Bed
HeatingCrib(s) (Free)
3
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Ensuite Room)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingCrib(s) (Free)
4
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family Ensuite Room)
3× Twin Beds
Sleeps 5
HeatingCrib(s) (Free)
3
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double Room)
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingShared BathroomCrib(s) (Free)
1
Standard Shared Dormitory (Mixed Dormitory Bed)
1 Twin Bed
HeatingCrib(s) (Free)
4
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Motel Ensuite Room)
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
HeatingCrib(s) (Free)
4
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Ensuite Room)
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingCrib(s) (Free)
1
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom (Family 4 Share Room)
1 Full Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingShared BathroomCrib(s) (Free)
Guest reviews of Sequoia Lodge Backpackers
7.5
Good
Based on 801 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
39%
Family
13%
Group
20%
Solo
26%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Sequoia Lodge Backpackers, reviews describe a budget, hostel-style stay with friendly staff and convenient ferry access, but mixed cleanliness and dated, well-worn rooms and facilities, plus occasional road noise from trucks at night near the main route.
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At Sequoia Lodge Backpackers, reviews describe a budget, hostel-style stay with friendly staff and convenient ferry access, but mixed cleanliness and dated, well-worn rooms and facilities, plus occasional road noise from trucks at night near the main route.
Several appreciate after-hours check-in, budget-friendly rates, and access to shared kitchens and lounges, with Wi-Fi frequently reliable. Downsides mentioned across reviews include tired decor, maintenance problems in some rooms and bathrooms, and limited or inconvenient parking for certain guests. The simple complimentary breakfast suits many, but options and timing can be too limited for early ferry departures or dietary needs. Expect a no-frills, convenient stopover near the Picton ferry.
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Facilities
Guests use shared kitchens and social areas, though parts of the property and furniture feel dated. Reports note limited or inconvenient parking for some, a cold or unusable hot tub, and occasional broken laundry.
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Dianne
Apr 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Location, self-catering facilities, outdoor area, family room, spacious bathroom, helpful staff. Heater in unit. also toaster and electric jug. We were happy with the facilities. There was condensation and the bed sheets felt itchy but we did not find any insect bites.
Location, self-catering facilities, outdoor area, family room, spacious bathroom, helpful staff. Heater in unit. also toaster and electric jug. We were happy with the facilities. There was condensation and the bed sheets felt itchy but we did not find any insect bites.
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Andy
Mar 11, 2023
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Place was filthy. Garden area looked like a dump. Blood stains and dead mosquitos on the ceiling.
Place was filthy. Garden area looked like a dump. Blood stains and dead mosquitos on the ceiling.
10
Nancy
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location, quiet, lots of areas for socializing with other guests.
Good location, quiet, lots of areas for socializing with other guests.
10
paul
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location , wanted somewhere just to sleep easy to find , parking was easy
Great location , wanted somewhere just to sleep easy to find , parking was easy
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Stephanie frances
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious shared areas with access to everything you need, nice private double room, with easy access to shared bathroom.
Spacious shared areas with access to everything you need, nice private double room, with easy access to shared bathroom.
4
Julie
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Patricia
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Linda
Dec 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Appeared very run down, nothing like the web photos, kitchen area messy and furniture old.
Appeared very run down, nothing like the web photos, kitchen area messy and furniture old.
4
Nicolas
Jan 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Un petit hotel de passage. Pour une nuit ca va, mais comparé aux photos, il ny a pas grand chose a voir. Gros probleme d'humidité dans la chambre (gouttes au plafond et coulures sur les murs) machine a laver en panne, sale ou abîmé, beaucoup de bazar dans la cour (vieille caravane avec des tas de débris...) bref, on dirait que les proprios ont jeté l'éponge et font le minimum syndical.
Un petit hotel de passage. Pour une nuit ca va, mais comparé aux photos, il ny a pas grand chose a voir. Gros probleme d'humidité dans la chambre (gouttes au plafond et coulures sur les murs) machine a laver en panne, sale ou abîmé, beaucoup de bazar dans la cour (vieille caravane avec des tas de débris...) bref, on dirait que les proprios ont jeté l'éponge et font le minimum syndical.
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David
Jan 6, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lack of off st parking, wooden appleboxes as bedside furnature, some longer term residents have drug and alcohol issues and noisey all night. Kitchen and facilities were clean. Overall not recommended.
Lack of off st parking, wooden appleboxes as bedside furnature, some longer term residents have drug and alcohol issues and noisey all night. Kitchen and facilities were clean. Overall not recommended.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: some describe clean rooms and bathrooms, while others report stained carpets or bedding, musty odors, and generally shabby or dirty areas that could use a deep clean.
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ELAINE
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service. Staff very friendly. Clean.
Excellent service. Staff very friendly. Clean.
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ERIC
Feb 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Je pensé pas que l'on puisse avoir un établissement aussi crade. Pas conforme aux photos
Je pensé pas que l'on puisse avoir un établissement aussi crade. Pas conforme aux photos
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Christine
Feb 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Julie
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Chris
Jan 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sheets didn't look clean
Sheets didn't look clean
8
Camilla
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Jacqueline
Jan 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable stay. Clean unit and cost. Staff very friendly.
Very comfortable stay. Clean unit and cost. Staff very friendly.
10
JoTina
Sep 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic shower, clean facilities and friendly host. Will definitely be back...
Fantastic shower, clean facilities and friendly host. Will definitely be back...
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Pierre
Jan 10, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Le PIRE hébergement de toute ma vie de voyageur. Patron désagréable, ne disant jamais bonjour. Chambre : 1 lit, et 2 caisses en bois avec 2 lampes. Ni télé, rien, rien. Rideaux dans un état de saleté repoussant. Salle de bains et toilettes communes, nettoyée une fois par jour, donc toujours très sales. Etat de saleté effroyable, poubelles qui trainent de partout. Voir les photos en preuve. C'est une honte qu'un tel établissement puisse fonctionner. C'est plus que sale, c'est crade. Cerise sur le gâteau, les puces dans le lit. Là, j'ai craqué. Je suis parti dormir dans un autre motel, perdant ma dernière nuit dans ce bouge. A défèrencer d'urgence sur le site et à fuir.
Le PIRE hébergement de toute ma vie de voyageur. Patron désagréable, ne disant jamais bonjour. Chambre : 1 lit, et 2 caisses en bois avec 2 lampes. Ni télé, rien, rien. Rideaux dans un état de saleté repoussant. Salle de bains et toilettes communes, nettoyée une fois par jour, donc toujours très sales. Etat de saleté effroyable, poubelles qui trainent de partout. Voir les photos en preuve. C'est une honte qu'un tel établissement puisse fonctionner. C'est plus que sale, c'est crade. Cerise sur le gâteau, les puces dans le lit. Là, j'ai craqué. Je suis parti dormir dans un autre motel, perdant ma dernière nuit dans ce bouge. A défèrencer d'urgence sur le site et à fuir.
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James
Feb 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
After hours check in was simple and communicated well. They need to have the reservation and know you will be after 9:00, so let them know by 8:00 if possible. Room was quite clean and the beds were acceptable. Noise wasn't bad after the last truck left town and since we were on the last ferry to arrive in Picton. Will stay again
After hours check in was simple and communicated well. They need to have the reservation and know you will be after 9:00, so let them know by 8:00 if possible. Room was quite clean and the beds were acceptable. Noise wasn't bad after the last truck left town and since we were on the last ferry to arrive in Picton. Will stay again
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and hostel-style; some are small or sparsely furnished, with maintenance issues like leaks, cracked windows, broken latches, and temperamental showers. Wi-Fi is frequently good, and road-facing rooms can experience truck noise at night.
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Cathy
Feb 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Noisy trucks outside we're the only issue.
Noisy trucks outside we're the only issue.
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Frederick
Mar 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Well, it is next to Nelson Square and the main A1 road so noisy at times.
Well, it is next to Nelson Square and the main A1 road so noisy at times.
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Christine
Feb 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Sachin
Mar 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Patricia
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Kelli
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location for a night before catching morning ferry, but do bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper as is located on main roundabout into Picton so freight trucks braking as they head past to the ferry in the middle of the night can be disruptive.
Convenient location for a night before catching morning ferry, but do bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper as is located on main roundabout into Picton so freight trucks braking as they head past to the ferry in the middle of the night can be disruptive.
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Jamie
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was not very clean - it badly needed a vacuum and a through clean of the bathroom which amongst other things had a long hair just left on the sink. And my bed's mattress was lumpy and well past the point where it needed to be replaced. The sheets were clean, though, even if not much else was. The location was convenient to taking the ferry back north, and too shopping and food.
The room was not very clean - it badly needed a vacuum and a through clean of the bathroom which amongst other things had a long hair just left on the sink. And my bed's mattress was lumpy and well past the point where it needed to be replaced. The sheets were clean, though, even if not much else was. The location was convenient to taking the ferry back north, and too shopping and food.
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Angela
Jan 4, 2023
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Stayed 19,361 nights
We stayed at Sequoia Lodge for two nights in an ensuite room. The staff are really friendly and helpful and its a beautiful setting. The room had everything we needed and was fairly comfortable. We especially appreciated the lift into town on our last day. I can imagine this place was lovely a few years ago, but its now in need of some serious TLC. Everything looks tired and run down, e.g. peeling paint, cracked windows, broken and missing bits in the shower. Its also overdue a good deep clean, especially in the bathroom and under the bed. Breakfast is advertised as 'continental' but is actually just cereal, milk, bread and spreads. This needs to be clearer in the description so that those who want/need alternatives (e.g. due to intolerance/allergy) know to bring their own food. I know this sounds quite negative, but this is intended as constructive feedback. Sequoia Lodge is a lovely place and we enjoyed our stay overall.
We stayed at Sequoia Lodge for two nights in an ensuite room. The staff are really friendly and helpful and its a beautiful setting. The room had everything we needed and was fairly comfortable. We especially appreciated the lift into town on our last day. I can imagine this place was lovely a few years ago, but its now in need of some serious TLC. Everything looks tired and run down, e.g. peeling paint, cracked windows, broken and missing bits in the shower. Its also overdue a good deep clean, especially in the bathroom and under the bed. Breakfast is advertised as 'continental' but is actually just cereal, milk, bread and spreads. This needs to be clearer in the description so that those who want/need alternatives (e.g. due to intolerance/allergy) know to bring their own food. I know this sounds quite negative, but this is intended as constructive feedback. Sequoia Lodge is a lovely place and we enjoyed our stay overall.
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Ann
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable and charming. Lovely host who shared his own milk with me- thank you. I had a simple double room with its own bathroom. No tv but I watched Netflix infested on very good wifi.
Comfortable and charming. Lovely host who shared his own milk with me- thank you. I had a simple double room with its own bathroom. No tv but I watched Netflix infested on very good wifi.
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Lorinda
Jul 5, 2023
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This was ok for the price. The room was a little cold. Turn on the heater early. I couldn't shut and secure the bathroom windows because the clasp was broken so that contributed to the cold I think.
This was ok for the price. The room was a little cold. Turn on the heater early. I couldn't shut and secure the bathroom windows because the clasp was broken so that contributed to the cold I think.
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Service
Staff are often friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with easy after-hours check-in and occasional lifts to the ferry. A few guests reported unhelpful responses or booking and refund communication problems.
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ELAINE
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service. Staff very friendly. Clean.
Excellent service. Staff very friendly. Clean.
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Gary
Mar 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Close to town and ferry. A comfortable overnight stay. Friendly service
Close to town and ferry. A comfortable overnight stay. Friendly service
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Guillermo
Mar 15, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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
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
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Tania
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Susan
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Staff was friendly and helpful.
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Jacqueline
Jan 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable stay. Clean unit and cost. Staff very friendly.
Very comfortable stay. Clean unit and cost. Staff very friendly.
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Billson
Nov 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing crew and staff. So close to the Picton ferry terminal.
Amazing crew and staff. So close to the Picton ferry terminal.
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Greg
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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! 😊
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! 😊
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Lionel
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really helpful for late arrivals.
Really helpful for late arrivals.
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James
Feb 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
After hours check in was simple and communicated well. They need to have the reservation and know you will be after 9:00, so let them know by 8:00 if possible. Room was quite clean and the beds were acceptable. Noise wasn't bad after the last truck left town and since we were on the last ferry to arrive in Picton. Will stay again
After hours check in was simple and communicated well. They need to have the reservation and know you will be after 9:00, so let them know by 8:00 if possible. Room was quite clean and the beds were acceptable. Noise wasn't bad after the last truck left town and since we were on the last ferry to arrive in Picton. Will stay again
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Location
Convenient for the Picton ferry and walkable to town for many. Some guests note traffic noise from trucks due to the main road and roundabout.
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F
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice location, feel home! The manager is kind and helpful. I would recommend it!
Nice location, feel home! The manager is kind and helpful. I would recommend it!
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Frederick
Mar 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Well, it is next to Nelson Square and the main A1 road so noisy at times.
Well, it is next to Nelson Square and the main A1 road so noisy at times.
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Sonya
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Funky little spot with lots of character! 15 minute walk to intercity bus and ferry
Funky little spot with lots of character! 15 minute walk to intercity bus and ferry
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Gary
Mar 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Close to town and ferry. A comfortable overnight stay. Friendly service
Close to town and ferry. A comfortable overnight stay. Friendly service
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paul
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location , wanted somewhere just to sleep easy to find , parking was easy
Great location , wanted somewhere just to sleep easy to find , parking was easy
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sukhpal
Mar 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
very convenient
very convenient
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Britta
Jan 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Det lå et lille stykke fra centrum og var vel derforret billigt. Dejlige omgivelser Med bjerge og kæmpe træer. Hele to rene håndklæder og et stykke natursæbe. Rart og rent værelse. God seng. Morgenmad! Jeg kunne godt lide dette sted, men de kunne vist ikke lide mig.
Det lå et lille stykke fra centrum og var vel derforret billigt. Dejlige omgivelser Med bjerge og kæmpe træer. Hele to rene håndklæder og et stykke natursæbe. Rart og rent værelse. God seng. Morgenmad! Jeg kunne godt lide dette sted, men de kunne vist ikke lide mig.
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Kelli
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location for a night before catching morning ferry, but do bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper as is located on main roundabout into Picton so freight trucks braking as they head past to the ferry in the middle of the night can be disruptive.
Convenient location for a night before catching morning ferry, but do bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper as is located on main roundabout into Picton so freight trucks braking as they head past to the ferry in the middle of the night can be disruptive.
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Havva Gönül
Jan 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lite längre bort från stan men i ett lugnt område. Fungerar bra för några dagar.
Lite längre bort från stan men i ett lugnt område. Fungerar bra för några dagar.
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Wendy
Mar 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient stopover when catching the ferry the next morning.
Very convenient stopover when catching the ferry the next morning.
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Dining
Complimentary breakfast is simple (cereal and toast) and appreciated at this price point. Options and access are limited, with no gluten-free choices and early departures sometimes missing breakfast or finding the kitchen locked.
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Martha
Dec 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Ruth
Mar 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent for the price i paid. Missed the breakfast as had to leave early. Definitely recommend. Good kitchen.
Excellent for the price i paid. Missed the breakfast as had to leave early. Definitely recommend. Good kitchen.
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Esther
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Asked to get early breakfast as we were catching the early ferry to north island but they couldn’t accommodate. My partner left behind his earphones and they couldn’t send them to us even though we offered to pay a generous amount of money to cover costs plus some
Asked to get early breakfast as we were catching the early ferry to north island but they couldn’t accommodate. My partner left behind his earphones and they couldn’t send them to us even though we offered to pay a generous amount of money to cover costs plus some
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Claudia Helena
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel com quarto simples, sem tv ,e pequeno, mas com roupa de cama limpa e cama confortável. Banheiro pequeno, com cortina no box e pia não tem misturador, ou seja, água fria ou bem quente. Cozinha completa compartilhada pelos hóspedes e surpreendentemente oferecem café da manhã de graça , simples mas o suficiente. Bem localizado, perto de tudo . Bom custo benefício
Hotel com quarto simples, sem tv ,e pequeno, mas com roupa de cama limpa e cama confortável. Banheiro pequeno, com cortina no box e pia não tem misturador, ou seja, água fria ou bem quente. Cozinha completa compartilhada pelos hóspedes e surpreendentemente oferecem café da manhã de graça , simples mas o suficiente. Bem localizado, perto de tudo . Bom custo benefício
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Kate
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Didn’t have breakfast as I wanted to leave by 8am to travel south. Kitchen still locked at 7.45am. Bedroom clean and tidy and bed comfortable.
Didn’t have breakfast as I wanted to leave by 8am to travel south. Kitchen still locked at 7.45am. Bedroom clean and tidy and bed comfortable.
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Rieko
Mar 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
きちんと掃除はされていたが、設備が古くシャワーなどが使いづらかった。 簡易な朝食がついていたのは良かった。
きちんと掃除はされていたが、設備が古くシャワーなどが使いづらかった。 簡易な朝食がついていたのは良かった。
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Angela
Jan 4, 2023
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Stayed 19,361 nights
We stayed at Sequoia Lodge for two nights in an ensuite room. The staff are really friendly and helpful and its a beautiful setting. The room had everything we needed and was fairly comfortable. We especially appreciated the lift into town on our last day. I can imagine this place was lovely a few years ago, but its now in need of some serious TLC. Everything looks tired and run down, e.g. peeling paint, cracked windows, broken and missing bits in the shower. Its also overdue a good deep clean, especially in the bathroom and under the bed. Breakfast is advertised as 'continental' but is actually just cereal, milk, bread and spreads. This needs to be clearer in the description so that those who want/need alternatives (e.g. due to intolerance/allergy) know to bring their own food. I know this sounds quite negative, but this is intended as constructive feedback. Sequoia Lodge is a lovely place and we enjoyed our stay overall.
We stayed at Sequoia Lodge for two nights in an ensuite room. The staff are really friendly and helpful and its a beautiful setting. The room had everything we needed and was fairly comfortable. We especially appreciated the lift into town on our last day. I can imagine this place was lovely a few years ago, but its now in need of some serious TLC. Everything looks tired and run down, e.g. peeling paint, cracked windows, broken and missing bits in the shower. Its also overdue a good deep clean, especially in the bathroom and under the bed. Breakfast is advertised as 'continental' but is actually just cereal, milk, bread and spreads. This needs to be clearer in the description so that those who want/need alternatives (e.g. due to intolerance/allergy) know to bring their own food. I know this sounds quite negative, but this is intended as constructive feedback. Sequoia Lodge is a lovely place and we enjoyed our stay overall.
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David
Mar 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Not bad, but no gluten free option for breakfast, and small double bed.
Not bad, but no gluten free option for breakfast, and small double bed.
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Rosalind
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Tony
Jul 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay and quiet. Very reasonable with free breakfast. Nice & warm.
Great stay and quiet. Very reasonable with free breakfast. Nice & warm.
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Anna
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to check in, with very friendly staff. Room was basic but clean and the beds were comfortable. Fair bit of road noise at all hours but outside is where a lot of lorries park to get the early ferry. Nice powerful shower.
Easy to check in, with very friendly staff. Room was basic but clean and the beds were comfortable. Fair bit of road noise at all hours but outside is where a lot of lorries park to get the early ferry. Nice powerful shower.
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Chantal Nik
Jul 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great communication before my stay, as I was arriving late. Instructions were left, and there were signs up the next morning allowing me to leave happily. I would stay again.
Great communication before my stay, as I was arriving late. Instructions were left, and there were signs up the next morning allowing me to leave happily. I would stay again.
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Marlene
May 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Overall, it was a good stay for the price. The place was correct, comfortable enough, and the welcome was warm and friendly. Good value for money.
Overall, it was a good stay for the price. The place was correct, comfortable enough, and the welcome was warm and friendly. Good value for money.
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Heather
Apr 18, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice large room , 2 beds, with large ensuite and roomy shower, own fridge, kettle etc also well equipped shared kitchen/dining with comfortable lounges and sofas. Washing machines and dryers.
Nice large room , 2 beds, with large ensuite and roomy shower, own fridge, kettle etc also well equipped shared kitchen/dining with comfortable lounges and sofas. Washing machines and dryers.
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Maria
Apr 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
For the price you pay it's what you expect, it was clean so made up for the lack of. Loved the host, even came to the ferry to pick us up in his old jalopy 😆. For a one night stay it was amenable. ✌
For the price you pay it's what you expect, it was clean so made up for the lack of. Loved the host, even came to the ferry to pick us up in his old jalopy 😆. For a one night stay it was amenable. ✌
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Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is from 12:00 PM, and check-out time is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Are airport shuttle services available?
A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Picton, within a 15-minute walk of Picton Museum and Picton Harbour. It is 0.5 mi from Lookout and 0.8 mi from Picton Ferry Terminal.
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Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
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- Contactless check-out is available.
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