[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Villa - Hostel Travelers warm up by the crackling fireplace or soak away stress in the spa tub, then prepare for adventures with convenient bike rentals and ferry terminal shuttle ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5670000/5665900/5665883/fdcccbf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Full-size fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5670000/5665900/5665883/29047da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5670000/5665900/5665883/ab8171f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5670000/5665900/5665883/52b5be2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5670000/5665900/5665883/f62ac552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Villa - Hostel offers a peaceful city-center retreat with a spa tub and inviting lobby fireplace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sunny terrace, and a garden. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPicton-Hotels-The-Villa.h5665883.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPicton-Hotels-The-Villa.h5665883.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Picton, The Villa - Hostel is in the city center and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Picton Foreshore and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary, while Picton Museum and Edwin Fox Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. [Visit our Picton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton.dx9370) [View more Hostels in Picton](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hostels.d9370-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.29014%2C174.00574&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qhovuyWcXXkXefvhrc9MF1oTE-s=) 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 - Edwin Fox - 13 min walk - 1.1 km ### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 8 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪SCOOZI! - ‬3 min walk - ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪Toastie Lords - ‬4 min walk - ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬3 min walk - ‪Le Cafe - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### The Villa - Hostel Hostel near Picton Ferry Terminal At The Villa - Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - A free ferry terminal shuttle, free bicycle rentals, and a computer station - Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table Room features All guestrooms at The Villa - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi. Other amenities include: - Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and on-request microwaves ## Similar properties ![Queen Ensuite | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24257400/24257397/6faf2846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers Picton - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 209 reviews CA $55 CA $64 total includes taxes & fees Oct 24 - Oct 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=24257397&PinnedHotelID=24257397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111105700/111105698/6c9a20ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Boathouse Lodge Picton - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping 8.4 Very good 77 reviews CA $58 CA $67 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=111105698&PinnedHotelID=111105698&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free ferry terminal shuttle - Free self parking on site ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Free bicycle rentals - Hot tub ### Family friendly - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Laundry facilities - Microwave on request ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Multilingual staff - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Computer station ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 1 floor - 2 buildings - Fireplace in lobby - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave on request - Shared kitchen access ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### 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 Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 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 ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is 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 ### Is The Villa - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Villa - Hostel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Villa - Hostel? > Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Villa - Hostel? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is The Villa - Hostel located? > Located in the heart of Picton, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Picton Foreshore and Picton Ferry Terminal. Picton Museum and Picton War Memorial are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Villa - Hostel Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 30 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 10 2 - Terrible 3 ### 7.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.2/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 7.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Ping Oct 17, 2023 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 Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kevin Jan 12, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ginia Dec 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy Oct 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities 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 Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good value backpacker accommodation for Cook Strait ferry connection. ##### Jeff ### 2/10 Terrible #### Grace Oct 27, 2022 ##### Grace Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mikaela Oct 23, 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Mikaela Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taumaia Oct 10, 2022 ##### Taumaia Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol Oct 8, 2022 ##### Carol Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke Oct 4, 2022 ##### Luke Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret Sep 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy walk to everywhere ##### Margaret Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda Apr 16, 2022 ##### Belinda Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Dave Feb 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shahana Jan 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Shahana Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff, Napier Jan 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A good located backpackers - walk into town, bars, restaurants and the Wellington ferries. ##### Jeff Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony Nov 6, 2021 Liked: Amenities It had a private spa ##### Tony Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the property ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities cosy comfortable clean ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very new to hostels and backpackers. Usually stay in motels and hotels. Amazed at the quay of accomodation for the price ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great spot, very convenient and nice facilities. Would definitely come back ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Adam May 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### A good one nighter Decent hostel, pretty big but needs a touch up in the bathrooms ##### Adam Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice and cosy villa. Clean and close to the restaurants and train station. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Mar 24, 2021 Great location to catch an early ferry sailing. Cheap and convenient ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Mar 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021