The Villa is just what you need before starting your South Island adventure or a place to relax before seeing the North Island or leaving New Zealand.
The Villa Backpackers Lodge is a 100 year old character home with The Cottage next door, homestyle hospitality, small and friendly with beautiful gardens, relaxing verandah, large private backyard, great music, and all the facilities you can expect from a good hostel.
The Villa is a member of Budget Backpacker Hostels (BBH) with an 87% Backpacker Perception Percentage Rating.
We also belong to the YHA network..

Local

Eat and Drink

• Kippilaw House - Picton Marlborough Sounds (1.2 miles) - Kippilaw House is a comfortable friendly Boutique accommodation and fine dining Bed and Breakfast es...
• Twelve Trees Vineyard Restaurant at Allan Scott Family Winemakers - Blenheim (9.7 miles) - Allan Scott is one of the true pioneers and a name synonymous with New Zealand’s acclaimed Marlbor...
• Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen - Blenheim (12.7 miles) - Come and visit Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen to relax, sit back and enjoy the Saint Cla...
• Mondrians Restaurant & Bar - Blenheim (15.5 miles) - Mondrians Restaurant is located off the main hotel lobby at Scenic Hotel Marlborough and offers a fu...
• Framingham Wines - Renwick (17.3 miles) - At our boutique winery in the Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, we craft expressive, individu...

See and Do

• E-Ko Tours Picton (0.1 miles) - E-Ko stands apart from other sustainable tourism operators by more than just a "K." E-Ko are...
• E-Ko Tours Picton (0.1 miles) - DOLPHIN SWIMMING + Guided Wildlife Experiences + Bird Watching "E-Ko Tours, the BEST thing to do...
• Interislander Cook Strait Ferry Picton (0.3 miles) - The Interislander Cook Strait Ferry connects New Zealand's two islands on a scenic journey that ...
• Jugglers Rest Picton (0.6 miles) - Picton's smallest hostel (with beds for just 16 people) is BIG on comfort. Our lovingly renovate...
• Kippilaw House Picton Marlborough Sounds (1.2 miles) - Kippilaw House is a comfortable friendly Boutique accommodation and fine dining Bed and Breakfast es...