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Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Queen Ensuite | Balcony
Queen Ensuite
Basic Room
Apartment | View from room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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16 GRAVESEND PLACE, Picton, 7220
  • Place, Nelson Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Ensuite

Queen Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Comfort Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Comfort Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Picton

With a stay at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers in Picton, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Picton Ferry Terminal and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Nelson Square and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Picton Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Picton Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Picton Harbour - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T and O Takeaways - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SCOOZI! - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sisu Eatery and Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

Hostel with free parking, near Picton Ferry Terminal
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers offers 14 accommodations. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a hot tub, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 217 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need in the kitchen. Options for the teenagers. They enjoyed the spa and games room! Overall our stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofer, Santa Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gary, the host, is a very nice guy. Fresh scones for braeakfast! Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Danya

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home made breakfast scones were divine. Loved the hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBYN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all rooms clean, great staff, very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and great facilities with comfortable beds and quiet at night. Highly recommended thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place has everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to ferry terminal. Easy to find. Very friendly and helpful Proprietor. I left early for the ferry so I didnt get to have scones for breakfast. Nextvyime, Ill book aclater ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie Whitney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived on the Ferry and could not get transportation to the hotel. No Ubers in Picton and we couldn't get a taxi to pick us up either. A nice man who worked at the Ferry dock ended up giving us a ride to the hotel. The next morning, the owner graciously gave us a ride to the Airport to pick up our rental car.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really quirky property. Starts at the front door. Super convienient for catching the ferries. Basically 150 metres away, but you hear no port noise. Loved the stay and booked it for when we are leaving the South Island as well. Very freindly and helpful staff. Free breKfasts are a good bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Recommended

Sadly we didnt stay longer, arriving fairly late and catching the early morning ferry. However, its an interesting, slightly quirky, warm and hospitable place, and we'd recommend it. Its also in sight of and a short walk or drive of the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Kitchen area and sitting rooms. Our room while smallish had everything we needed. Very nice Owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place, room was clean and quiet. Recommend staying a couple of days to enjoy the atmosphere and amenities

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for one night & it was perfect for a quick stop. Clean, tidy, friendly staff. Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed and friendly, great amenities and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

Awesome hotel.

Fantastic motel with fantastic hosts. Another open plan, help yourself to anything place. No food or drink allowed in rooms but there is a huge kitchen and dining area and outside and multiple lounges, games rooms, studies, music rooms and hot tub. Guitars and a piano, table tennis, pool table and dartboard to play with as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Cheap and Cheerful

Good place with friendly hosts. Basic but more than enough for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and easy to get to from the ferry terminal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024