Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers features elevated views of Picton Harbour and the surrounding mountains. It is situated just a few minutes' walk from the Bluebridge ferry terminal and within a 15-minute walk from Picton Railway Station and the Inter Islander ferry terminal. The property is surrounded by a garden with an abundance of fruit trees and vegetation and offers a variety of budget rooms such as private rooms with en-suites, a self-contained apartment or dormitory rooms using shared facilities. There are pets who live at the property including cats and a goat. All guests have free access to the well-equipped, spacious lodge facilities. This consists of a fully equipped shared kitchen, dining area, TV room, laundry facilities, games deck, gym equipment and spa. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers provides a free breakfast including freshly-made hot cheese scones each morning and hot drinks available throughout your stay. Other facilities at the property include free unlimited WiFi, parking, free use of bikes and luggage storage. Picton Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers is a 5-minute drive from Eco World Aquarium and Edwin Fox Maritime Museum. Picton Airport is a 6-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Glenda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff are very friendly. The place is clean and close to shops and the ferry
  • Caroline
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great place to stay, delicious homemade scones for breakfast and everything we needed for our stay and more ( pool table, spa pool, books, games etc.).It was only a short stay, but we would definitely come back.
  • Tui
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, facilities and the friendly atmosphere and the view
  • Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Less than 5 mins from the ferry, decent room with its own fridge, free breakfast, great kitchen.
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Straight from the ferry terminal up the hill. Good views over the harbour. Good value.
  • Verena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely place in a good location ( also close to running tracks ) with good facilities( loved the pool billard and hot tub option- breakfast was great as well). We did arrive very late and had a little room hick up but Garry was super lovely and...
  • Jack
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Quirky and fun. Great location and value. Very engaging owner/manager.
  • Kevin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Located very close to the ferry terminal. Great facilities and clean and friendly. I stayed in a door room which was clean with plenty of storage space
  • Toni
    Australia Australia
    All the reviews are right. We had two family rooms at a great price. the two rooms slept 8 all together. Each room with ensuite.A lovely place with lots of facilities including a mini gym table tennis boardgames spa. many pretty outdoor places to...
  • Jos
    Australia Australia
    Lovely location overlooking downtown Picton, including the ships and interislander ferries. Creative layout against the hill, with a family atmosphere. Freshly baked scones every morning! We enjoyed our stay 😉

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All cards are preauthorized 3/4 days prior there arrival date. This involves holding the total amount of the room rate until the guest arrives. The guest has the choice to cancel the pre-authorization and pay an alternative way ie. cash, credit card, debit card, or allow us to complete the transaction. If the guest cancels their booking outside the cancellation period, the pre-authorization will be cancelled.

FAQs about Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

  • Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers is 800 yards from the centre of Picton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 750 yards from Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers on this page.

  • The prices at Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Bicycle rental