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The Villa - Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within walking distance of Picton Ferry Terminal

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Nestled in the heart of the city, The Villa - Hostel offers a tranquil retreat with a spa tub and cozy fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy free WiFi, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or stroll through the garden. With laundry facilities and multilingual staff at your service, previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Hot tub
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
34 Auckland St., Picton, 7220

What's nearby

  • Picton Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Picton Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 8 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 30 min drive
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪SCOOZI! - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪T and O Takeaways - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Indulge Ice Cream Parlour - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Villa - Hostel

The Villa - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Picton Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, and hiking/biking trails and kayaking are nearby. Other features include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Hot tub

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Backpackers Villa
Villa Backpackers
Villa Backpackers Lodge
Villa Backpackers Lodge Picton
Villa Backpackers Picton
The Villa
The Villa Hostel
The Villa - Hostel Picton
The Villa Backpackers Lodge
The Villa - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Villa - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Picton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Villa - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Villa - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Villa - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Villa - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Villa - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Villa - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The Villa - Hostel like?

The Villa - Hostel is a short 8-minute drive from Picton (PCN) and 7 minutes' walk from Picton Ferry Terminal.

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Reviews

The Villa - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Kitchen

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good value backpacker accommodation for Cook Strait ferry connection.

10/10 Exceptional

Easy walk to everywhere
Margaret, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pros: -Great location, super quick walk from the ferry and cafes -friendly atmosphere -good sized private rooms with sink -nice garden area for relaxing -great value for money Areas for improvement -people were quiet but the nature of the building means if anyone arrives late it’s quite loud due to the wooden floors and thin walls -kitchen wasn’t well equipped - no baking trays, foil, salt/pepper, which was a bit limiting if you want to cook for yourself.
Ginia, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The old charm of the interior. The outside of the building may need a coat of bright paint. Room should be provided with a stand-alone cloth hangar for winter jacket and bath towel.
Ping, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Like: Garden and quirky endearing Villa. Showers ok. Bed was ok. Free basic breakfast but as no milk was provided only bread jam or toast were possible. Dislike: Thought we booked en suite but only a double was allocated. The advertised free shuttle to ferry was not available and hasn’t been for years. Spa out of order. Kitchen was filthy - sticky floors and not enough tea towels so the three or so were soaking wet. Hardly hygienic. Very little space in fridge and no freezer. No spare key held by hostel, so if you locked room and forgot to take key (or lost it) you were locked out permanently. Very noisy in morning due to heavy long running port infrastructure improvements and an inconsiderate family making loads of noise before 6 am as they were leaving!
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay, conveniently located. The spa pool wasn't working very well and they were a little short on dishes and cutlery in the kitchen, but other than that good facilities, enjoyable.
Tracy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Value for money!

Tidy, well located value for money accomodation. Room was clean, staff and owner very friendly and helpful. Would recommend for anyone looking for simple lodgings
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good located backpackers - walk into town, bars, restaurants and the Wellington ferries.
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It had a private spa
Tony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

cosy comfortable clean
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very new to hostels and backpackers. Usually stay in motels and hotels. Amazed at the quay of accomodation for the price
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot, very convenient and nice facilities. Would definitely come back
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good one nighter

Decent hostel, pretty big but needs a touch up in the bathrooms
Adam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and cosy villa. Clean and close to the restaurants and train station.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location to catch an early ferry sailing. Cheap and convenient
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

People in the kitchen opposite my room banging around then talking until 11.30 until I went out and the shut the door. People then up at 6am on a Sunday banging around. Cheap and clean but noisy thoughtless guests.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to the ferry The window has no stay, so it banged in the night and the room was very hot.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

We definitely pulled the short straw with our Standard double room. The 2 other Standard doubles next door to ours were luxurious compared to ours! They had spacious rooms. Ours was cramped with hardly enough room to even walk round the bed! Very disappointed. I know it was cheap accommodation but I feel we got a poor deal in comparison with others. Everywhere was shabby and desperately in need of a lick of paint. I wouldn't recommend this accommodation unless you were young backpackers who were happy to share a dorm with 5 others and didn't care about the surroundings! I would certainly look at other backpackers accommodation in future.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

The colorfull building. Good advice from the receptionist were to eat
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

They messed up my booking, clearly stated that it was for 4 guests. Unfortunately they only booked for one which meant that we no longer could be in the same room. We we're lucky to find alternative accommodation but when i requested a refund since it was their error they said they would need to get the manager to call me - still waiting on that call, still waiting on that refund. No issue with the actual property etc. It all looked very good and the staff were pleasant enough.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and the location was great I would highly recommend staying here
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with plenty of character and a warm homely feel about it. Staff were happy to accommodate any extra requests and the pet friendly policy was awesome.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place but shower pressure was terrible... Also couldnt get a nice temp. Waffles were v cute though
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy walk from ferry terminal and shops. Our bathroom mat in bathroom was still wet from previous visitors in the room we had.
1-night trip