Lazy Fish

Picton

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Dieffenbach Point, Picton South Island, New Zealand

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Online booking is not offered for this hostel, contact them for availability and reservations (any contact info we have is listed above).

The Hostelz.com Review

Apparently the Lazy Fish is no longer a budget traveller's accommodation. According to their website, it's now a very expensive 'child-free' luxury retreat.

Ratings & Comments

4.9 Average from 14 Ratings

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Comment by Markus, Germany

March 2009

To be worth a mint
I must admit that tears came to my eyes as I read that the Lazy Fish is no longer this wonderful place to stay with heart and soul. I spent there several nights (in my tent as I arrived there very spontaneously -- and it was brilliant) in March 1997. I just want say thank you for this very special time and the chance you allowed to experience the nature of landscape as well as my personal one. There I found my innermost. Thank you for the unique hospitality you gave to so many people.

Comment by Kim, USA

February 2009

Best memories
Was there the winter of '96. I slept on the porch and was awoken to the noise of the family of penguins that had taken up residence under the main building. Wish I could have stayed there for several days.

Comment by Joanna, English

May 2007

I was there in '96 and it is the hostel I always talk about when recounting my travels (even now eleven years later). A fabulous place. At the time I had just received some bad news and it was a place to escape from reality. Would love to go back now in happier times.

Comment by Helen

April 2006

Have been to the Lazy Fish twice -- definitely the most gorgeous place on earth and cheap. Two people to have all the facilities, privacy, not to mention three meals, morning and afternoon tea (homemade baking) plus wait there is more. A complimentary pre-dinner drink and nibbles. Aad decanter of Port in your room together with tea and proper coffee. This place is worth every dollar -- anywhere else in the world you'd pay at least double the rates here.

Comment by Dave

November 2005

I visited the Lazy Fish in April 1997 — loved the phone booth! Great place in every way. I'm surprised (and sad) to read about the conversion to luxury digs. Not suitable for my budget, thank you. Well, at least I have the memories.

Comment by Matt Manager's son

August 2005

It is an excellent place but it's just not a backpackers. So what? And it's $485 for a couple, including two nights with bed, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's pretty cheap, really, a beautiful place.

Comment by Richard

May 2005

When did the phone box make an appearance on the jetty? I remember being there in December '91. It was the most friendly, relaxed backpackers I had ever stayed in. I recall a hot day lying on a sun lounger, looking out across the Marlborough Sounds, with Van Morrison playing on the stereo. It doesn't get any better. Sitting in the hot tub then jumping into the sea to cool down in the evenings. There was an incident with a possum but apart from that....

Comment by Indy

January 2005

This was my favorite hostel in the world. I'm sad that it's gone. I got engaged here on the dock under a full moon.

Comment by Nora

November 2004

I was in the Lazy Fish in 2002 and I still wear the T-shirt I bought here. It was such a wonderful time! Three nights were definitely not enough. Now that I surely will never ever stay here again (not at the current prices) I feel even more pity that I didn't stay longer. At the time I was here they were already talking about turning it into an expensive lodge.

Comment by Michael

August 2004

I went there in 1991, and it was a great time!! Now it seems to be a luxury retreat, no longer affordable for normal travellers--what a pity.

Comment by FD

August 2004

It used to be about $25 per night. Now it's close to $500! I stayed with my partner about a year ago for three nights when it was slightly more affordable (c. $300 per night). It was very pleasant with a beautiful location and rooms, but the service and food was not quite up to the level I would expect at the price. The laid-back staff (including Wwoofers, "Maaaan") still seemed to be in back-packer mode. With another $200+ per night added on since, I hope things have improved in this area.

Comment by Nina

March 2004

I had an absolutely wonderful time at the Lazy Fish. I was there in 99. What a pitty it changed that way. It is the place you dream about - even years after...

Comment by Bernd

March 2004

When I was there in '94 and '95, it was marvelous. I'm sad that it must have changed its face. It's still a beautiful place.

Comment by Clare

March 2004

I went there 4 years ago when it was a hostel and it was simple incredible. Isolated cabins only accessible by boat with an arty main house and natural the compulsory NZ jazucci under the stars.

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