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Reviews of Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

16 Gravesend Place, 7220 Picton, New Zealand

#3 of 16 hotels in Picton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 880 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Highly Recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Clean and well organised. Plenty of separate lounge spaces. Room was large and very comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    An excellent backpacker option at a good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Though the location was great when getting off the ferry it was a bit of a walk to town center - not a big deal but not a comfortable part of town to be walking through alone as a solo female traveler.

    This was a great “backpackers” hotel with individual rooms and shared bath. It was clean and well appointed. It had a relaxing hot tub as well as ping pong, game room etc - a great place for families. The kitchen was set up to encourage interaction among guest and provided plenty of space and refrigerators for your own food. There were lots of options for seating so people could be alone if they wanted. The owners were great in communicating ahead of time, and kindly provided a ride to the city center to catch my boat ride in the morning. The fresh scones in the morning were a treat.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    A unique location in Picton
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    A warm, welcoming and very well managed property! The clean kitchen is super equipped to prepare meals, keep things cold, and you can then sit on a sunny terrace surrounded by greenery to eat and meet people from all over the world. A real plus is that the property is located within walking distance of Picton and the ferry and Marlborough Sound transfer boats. Gary is always available to assit and make friendly recommendations.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Confortable, reasonably priced accommodation with a lovely view and super hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was small so there are only a few hooks to store clothes.

    This motel/lodge is a little way from the train and ferry station. It is run by a super-friendly and helpful couple who make fresh scones for breakfast. Additionally, they will pick you up from the terminal or train station if you make arrangements with them. Our room was comfortable and had a great view of the Harbor. There is a clean, well-supplied kitchen and at least four comfortable communal rooms. Also tables and chairs to sit or eat outside. The price is very reasonable too. They are storing our luggage while we go on a five day hike.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Will use again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Caravan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    Good. Convenient.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Carpark was full on our arrival in the middle of the night which was a bit disorientating

    Exceptionally clean, great outlook

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bikes available at no additional cost

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely Hosts, free breakfast as well as coffee and Tea. A whirlpool and a very comfortable community room with tons of board games, Darts, table tennis and Billiard.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Outstanding Staff highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Location especially for Ferry transport/ Clean Host makes homemade scones /breakfast daily - a nice bonus !!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Loved the happy atmosphere Great job 🙂
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little too noisy being so close to the ferry terminal

    Scones were amazing 🙂

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a bit small

    Clean facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    A very nice stay, thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Local to the Inter Islander ferry.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fan or air conditioning on a hot, humid night

    Scones for breakfast!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing about the motel that I did not like. There is a bit of noise from the ferry port and there is a 20 minute walk to the town.

    I like the location, close to the ferry. The room was a reasonable size and had a balcony with chairs. Our room had it's own private bathroom. Downstairs was a large dining area and fully equipped kitchen. There was 2 lounges, games room, gym,hot tub, garden. Homemade Scones and toast were available for breakfast. I would definitely recommend this motel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Useful location for ferry, great general facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom was small but had everything you needed

    Host was great, breakfast was great, facilities were excellent.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiny bit noisy near the ferry but just bring ear plugs

    Staff accommodating to a very late arrival with a comfy bed. Breakfast provided was very tasty and a great treat. The hostel is really cool with a piano, great hang out locations and chill vibe

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly, nice and clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit far from town but still a great spot

    Loved the spa and pool table

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to find Lovley host

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    A home away from home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    This place was so homely and comfortable, like a home away from home! There were plenty of communal lounge and recreation spaces, a lovely hot spa for guests to use, and the free scones for breakfast were delicious! I would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great facilities, location and value for money. The staff were friendly also.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    excellent cleanness, friendly owners, great breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Warm, friendly and relaxed accommodation in an ideal spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a budget backpackers motel so don't travel with as much luggage as we did.

    The location next to the Bluebridge ferry terminal was ideal. Gary was the perfect host. He booked a boat and hiking trip and a wine tour for us which were great. His restaurant recommendations suited us. There's a very relaxed vibe about the place and the freshly baked scones are worth getting up early for. I like to think we left as friends and would highly recommended it.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Great value for a ferry connection option.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road closures made it a very long trek from the ferry with our luggage. A message regarding such would have been nice. An offer of a free shuttle, which is available and really needed at this time in a message prior to arrival would have saved us a punishing night time trek through the village dragging suitcases. Normally the route is a reasonable walk but not now.

    Convivial atmosphere in the evening.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Would stay there again very nice hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little way from town we were happy

    Clean, good atmosphere

    Stayed in January 2024

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