Tombstone Backpackers

Lose yourself in the stunning views overlooking Picton Harbour from our 100yr old villa while relaxing on our enormous covered veranda, complete with pool table.Then on retiring enjoy the comforts of our new purpose built luxury accommodation block.

Our garden settings have an abundance of fruit trees, great indoor outdoor dining areas bird aviary, under cover bike storage, and ample off street car parking.

Our aim is to make your stay a memorable happy event and you will want to come back.

Designed with your creature comforts in mind, a purpose built homely hostel catering for a well earned rest at either the beginning or last leg of your South Island journey and a great place to enjoy the picturesque Marlborough Sounds or maybe sample some of our local wineries for which Marlborough is famous, along with our seafood.

Our purpose built accommodation wing, some rooms with a view has been built with you in mind.

Double glazing and sound proofing makes for a quiet rest.
All our beds are fitted with clean linen and duvets ( no sleeping bags)
Queen rooms with Ensuites
Double rooms with shared bathroooms
Three share with en-suite
Four share with en-suite (ideal for a family
Twin room with shared bathroom)
Bunk rooms
Disabled room and facilities.
All new furniture
Safe and secure

Our Hub Our Villa is over 100 years old and has a wonderful feel. Rooms dedicated to past owners.

Spend time on our huge enclosed veranda while either sitting on a bar stool maybe while sipping a glass of our fabulous Marlborough wines, over looking the port watching ships and boats come and go. Perhaps catch up with your postcards while being mesmerized with the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds, or play a game of pool. Relax in the new spa and use of our new pizza oven.

Comfy TV Lounge with Sky and DVD'S

Quiet lazy reading room with views warm and cosy

Computer room ( Free wifi in communal area ) catch up with friends and family.

Covered out door breakfast/barbeque area