YHA ANAKIWA LODGE Queen Charlotte Sound Marlborough Sounds New Zealand

High quality Anakiwa accommodation for backpackers and budget travellers

Welcome!

We are Marlborough's first and only five star boutique backpacker accommodation lodge, only 30 mins scenic drive from Picton ferry.

Opened in 2007, we guarantee our modern family run lodge will be a top class experience, one of the best as you travel through New Zealand..

We have a beautiful peaceful sounds environment only 70m from the waterfront. The popular Queen Charlotte Track is just 2 min's walk away - what's stopping you?

Want to walk or bike the Queen Charlotte track? Our track information page will get you underway.

Locally we have access to some excellent bush walks, mountain biking, boat cruises, swimming, watersking and kayaking with a wide range of marine life and native birds. End the day with a glass of wine from some of our premium Marlborough vineyards.

As your hosts, we have stayed in a variety of budget accommodation around the world. Some were great, some ....well not so much.

We show our guests that when you want budget accommodation in Picton and the "Top of the South", there is no need to rough it in a scruffy old noisy backpackers - we have upped the standard!

Independent travellers, small group bookings, families, all are welcome

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Our rooms:

We have a 4 bed multishare dorm room or a range of quality double private rooms, some with ensuites and large outdoor decks to relax in the sun.

Our rooms are modern, spacious and all beds are quality innerspring, fully made up with linen & duvets, plus towels supplied. Sparkly clean bathrooms complete with soap, shampoo, hair driers and heated towel rails.

We look forward to sharing our beautiful sounds environment with you, for a wonderful holiday.

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Our facilities quick list:

• Free use of our single perception kayaks Free hi-speed internet including WiFi Complimentary Coffee or Tea all day Extensive DVD library and Satellite TV Quality innerspring beds, duvets, towels and individual reading lights Fully equipped kitchen and barbeque courtyard Gourmet "Heat & Eat" lodge meals Luxury hot spa pool available Cosy movie lounge with books, games and quality 40" LCD home theatre system

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From the guest book:

Such a beautiful place, thanks for everything...... Disney on Ice!, from USA, Canada & UK

What an oasis after a long walk. Excellent facilities, felt very spoiled especially with the spa ........... Helen, Wayne, Kathy & Ingrid, New Zealand

Thank you for your kind hospitality and a memorable stay....... Agnes & Fabiien, Douvaine France

Thank you for everything, we had a great holiday, it is such a lovely place...... Andrea & Doreen, Germany

Idylic spot for a stay, super accommodation and very friendly hosts....... Jean & Trevor, Shropshire England

Thanks for two great days in your friendly lodge......... Sabine, Germany

A perfect stay after the Queen Charlotte Track, relaxing spa, a great DVD collection and very friendly hosts. Thanks a lot......... Oliver & Natalie, Switzerland

Thank You! I've been in NZ two weeks and stayed in many hostels. This is by far the best one........ Heather, Canada

Best accommodation in NZ so far, perfect friendly service. We'll be back........ Jung Family, Denmark

Thank you for a welcome rest after the Queen Charlotte walk. Lovely, clean & friendly...... Sarah & David, Fulham London

Beautiful place, accommodation, nature etc. Best we have had after 3 weeks of travel in NZ...... .Judith & Cees, The Netherlands

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Anakiwa Lodge is privately owned, family run accommodation with a relaxed atmosphere - we look forward to your stay with us. Your hosts Debby & Darrell, Niall & "Rocky" our terrier

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