Breakfast was great, only thing I would change was marmite to vegemite 😄

No soap in shower, you have to bring yr own, only discovered this when I was half undressed. I guess that might be normal for back packers but I was unaware.

THE BOSS, He is so good, he is so polite and he gave good attention and car, the bagpackers is just like a stay in your cousins, relative, or a friend house, so cosy, the bathroom are bit far, going alone in the alley i get fear huhuhu. there is a library, beautiful lounge, warm , good collection of music cds, you can meet many beauties from various countries, watching them walking down to kitchen, its romantic, (only for eyes ) ok , not to touch any flowers, the kitchen is very comfortable place to sit eat , drink , music and so on, beach just opposite , its one night drop at PICTON, i will go one day to stay for a month. cook my food, listen music forget all

Breakfast is little simple, no eggs, no juice and fruits ( iforgot to say that caretaker made brownie in the evening for free, it was tasty ,but couldnt thank him, because he was giving more attention to a MODEL like girl.

The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, even though I arrived late, due to circumstances. The decor and atmosphere of the hostel is colourful and quirky, makes you feel happy. I liked the warren-like layout of the establishment, new things to discover and ways to get lost. You generally get good value for your money.

Unfortunately, my roommate was a terrible sleeper, not just snoring, but making noises, if he'd been conscious, you'd call the emergency doctor, impossible to ignore. I reached for my earplugs, but after half an hour became concerned I wouldn't hear my alarm and possibly miss the ferry, the point of staying at this hostel in the first place. I ended up sleeping on the 5-foot couch in the lounge, my worst night in years :-( To make it absolutely clear, this is not the fault of the hostel or the staff, or anybody really, just a brief reminder how the quality of the experience is affected by things other than usual addressed in surveys and review prompts, especially if you choose a "dorm" and if the stay is mission-critical.

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. The reception is extremely helpful, always in a good mood and tries to solve any kind of problem. I stayed in Atlantis twice in a 20-person dorm, despite the amount of people there was always plenty of space for bags and the hostel becomes very quiet in the evening, so you can sleep well (even for light sleepers like me). it's a magical place, with an atmosphere of its own, it feels a bit like Hogwarts. The breakfast is also good, simple but excellent value for the price of the hostel.

The decor is quirky and eclectic which makes for a unique experience. The cats are adorable and friendly without being too up in your space and the free dessert when I arrived made it feel like I was coming to stay at my weird aunts rather than a hostel. What really made my stay however were the staff! They were so welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed my chats with them. Andrew was working reception when I got in and helped me store my surfboard in the hostel with no hassle. He gave me a great tour of the hostel amenities and even made me some tea! The cherry on top is how close the location is to the ferry

It felt a bit like being in a weird dream but in a good way. I had a private room and it was decorated very prettily, and the whole hostel had lots of interesting decorations and ornaments. Staff members were very helpful even with an unexpected late arrival, and the hostel is very convenient for the ferry terminal and intercity bus stop. Breakfast was simple but a nice bonus, and showers were hot and worked well.

The WiFi wasn't super strong in my bedroom at the back of the hostel, and the extender didn't seem to be working properly to help with this. Also there are 2 cats but I had thought the property was pet-free when booking

Atlantic backpackers is a quirky place to stay. Perfectly placed in Picton for the ferry, and town centre. Typical kiwi backpackers, where everyone just mingles. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are nice and clean. Bedroom was a great size, bed was comfy. Car parking was a bit limited, but we always managed to squeeze in. As a budget stay for exploring the area for a couple of days before we set off for the North Island, this place was perfect. Would recommend

Not been in a backpacker before, we found the place to be quite family friendly. We met the owner Shea, and she was very friendly and accommodating and made us feel like family. Offered us options of rooms to suit our needs. Kitchen had great facilities and spacious. Multiple common lounge areas, even a piano and pool table. Walls were colourful and bright with pictures painted. Bathrooms always clean and had towels ready for next guests, everyone was so friendly. Location was great, right in town and 5 minute from train/ferry terminal. We only did an overnight, could not explore due to bad weather. I will return next time I am in Picton.

Maybe needs a laundry for ease of travellers. Rooms could be less clutter, although the clutter made me feel like at home Otherwise, Atlantis was perfect as it is.

The hostel doesn't have the best curb appeal, but fortunately my first impressions proved to be incorrect! I received an amazingly warm welcome from the lady who I think was the owner. The room was compact, but had everything you needed, and the beds were comfortable. I requested a lower bunk, and this was kindly noted and accommodated. The kitchen was big and well-equipped. The free tea/coffee, breakfast, and little dessert in the evenings were all great, and set it apart from other hostels. The common area was big, with plenty of comfortable seating and absolutely loads of books! The hostel cats were super cute, too! Location was great, right in the centre of Picton, just minutes from the train station and ferry.

The WiFi was very patchy - no signal at all in my room, and intermittent in the common areas.

Location perfect, close to the beach and hiking trails. Nice interior, little funky! Great people of all age groups and a lot of chatting with them. The staff also gave me a heater when I needed more warmth and I got some more bedding to have a softer sleep. They were really nice in all ways. I had a great stay there!

There were no separate bathrooms for females, so the toilets were not very clean. One night some people were quite noisy in the lobby until midnight and kept me awake despite the ear plugs. The quiet time starts at 10 pm but I didn't hear the staff intervening this. The walls are thin and all sounds and voices can be heard in the rooms.