Alexanders Holiday Park Picton

Alexanders Holiday Park Picton

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Alexanders Holiday Park Picton

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Location

South IslandMarlboroughPicton / Marlborough Sounds

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  • Activity__dump_stationDump Station

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-41.2980453191654

174.004806876183

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-41.2980453191654
Longitude
174.004806876183

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    ✓ Close to city

    ✓ Nice location

    𐄂 Padlocked showers

    𐄂 Rude/unhelpful staff

    • For a night it is okay.
    • Nice tidy campsite.
    • Old but very clean facility's.
    • Friendly service.
    • Very friendly staff!
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  • 3.0/5

    It was in a nice spot and close to the city.

    Regards what the other reviews said the owner was ok but blunt and maybe a little unhelpful. The thing that put us off was all the signs plastered everywhere of rules and orders around the place which made it feel very unwelcoming.. in the morning we was fully clock watching and felt a bit unsettled.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Lacey Martin 's avatar

    Lacey Martin

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Didnt have any major problems but was hesitant after seeing rude staff reviews.

    The owner was bluntly polite enough, however the signs around the site make you feel on edge, the ‘do not’ signs are everywhere, very unwelcoming. It wasn’t a terrible stay but we wouldn’t stay again, certainly for longer than one night

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Sian davenport's avatar

    Sian davenport

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Where do I start.

    Right from when we paid the money for the powered site it went downhill from there. After parking our campervan alongside a seemly permanent setup I attempted to add water to my cam and the water was too far away and had to bring the camper close to trees to fill. Then we went to wash the clothes and looked at the shower situation which was nil. The shower doors are padlocked so that was a no no. The wife looked into the toilet block and found 3 of the doors were jammed and she couldn’t open them, luckily we are self contained but another downer. All in all I wouldn’t return to this dump ever again. I read some of the reviews and didn’t take a lot of notice of them and wish I had. I would never ever suggest someone stay here ever.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Robert  Burnett's avatar

    Robert Burnett

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Friendly service.

    Basic camp, but very clean.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Stef's avatar

    Stef

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Good place for catching the ferry.

    Guy at the office was a bit unorganized. Shower was clean and hot.

    Kitchen and Toilet available. Next to a small, nice river.

    Train runs by late and very early.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Perfect spot if your catching the ferry in or out , showers were hot and clean and toilets were clean as well .

    Staff were really friendly and helpful . As other comments have mentioned they do get the occasional train go past , didn’t bother us thou as we came in late and left early and the trains came and went in about 30 seconds . Would stay again no dramas

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

    Brad166's avatar

    Brad166

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Nice tidy campsite.

    One of the cheaper places to stay in Picton. Arrived in the afternoon and got four powered sites in a row no worries. Clean, basic facilities. Hot showers. I'd come back for sure.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Demi Thompson's avatar

    Demi Thompson

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Lovely place to stay.

    Nice owner. Many spots available. 6 free hot showers and a fully equiped kitchen. There is a train passing by around 8pm and one at 6am. Nice place to stay!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Tiphaine Souche's avatar

    Tiphaine Souche

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Top spot 5 minutes off ferry especially as we were on 8.30pm arrival, don't pay online, just arrive and pick a spot and pay in morning - cheaper!

    All amenities ok, train track adjacent, 1 train in night woke me not my wife!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    kevin monaghan's avatar

    kevin monaghan

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Perfect stop after the 8.30pm ferry.

    friendly staff. Hot showers. Hairdryer in ladies bathroom. Facilities could have been a little cleaner. From other reviews was worried there may be a train rattling through in the middle of the night, but it came through at 7.30am which was a relief! Recommend for one night if getting the late ferry.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    Harriet Smith's avatar

    Harriet Smith

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Where do I start.

    Right from when we paid the money for the powered site it went downhill from there. After parking our campervan alongside a seemly permanent setup I attempted to add water to my cam and the water was too far away and had to bring the camper close to trees to fill. Then we went to wash the clothes and looked at the shower situation which was nil. The shower doors are padlocked so that was a no no. The wife looked into the toilet block and found 3 of the doors were jammed and she couldn’t open them, luckily we are self contained but another downer. All in all I wouldn’t return to this dump ever again. I read some of the reviews and didn’t take a lot of notice of them and wish I had. I would never ever suggest someone stay here ever.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Robert  Burnett's avatar

    Robert Burnett

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    It was in a nice spot and close to the city.

    Regards what the other reviews said the owner was ok but blunt and maybe a little unhelpful. The thing that put us off was all the signs plastered everywhere of rules and orders around the place which made it feel very unwelcoming.. in the morning we was fully clock watching and felt a bit unsettled.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Lacey Martin 's avatar

    Lacey Martin

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Didnt have any major problems but was hesitant after seeing rude staff reviews.

    The owner was bluntly polite enough, however the signs around the site make you feel on edge, the ‘do not’ signs are everywhere, very unwelcoming. It wasn’t a terrible stay but we wouldn’t stay again, certainly for longer than one night

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Sian davenport's avatar

    Sian davenport

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Nice spot.

    A little outdated kitchen. Wifi not so great considering you had to pay for it. There’s a permanent resident on site and it looks quite shabby. I would recommend moving him to a spot that’s not so visible or have him tidy his area up.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    Roxanne's avatar

    Roxanne

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Friendly service.

    Basic camp, but very clean.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Stef's avatar

    Stef

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Avoid, avoid, avoid!

    We made an online reservation as we were arriving late from the ferry, but when we rang the owner on the day to ask him about arrangements for arriving late, he said he couldn't guarantee us a

    place - weird definition of 'reservation'. He was then incredibly rude when we tried to sort things out.

    The place is also in disgusting condition with many broken/dirty appliances.

    I heard several people saying there were leaving early, despite having paid for multiple nights, because the place was so grim.

    There are much better places, closer to town for the same amount of money - don't go here.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Al's avatar

    Al

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Good enough campground and facilities.

    We arrive after midnight off the ferry. Rang in advance to enquire, said we could just come and find a spot and pay in the morning. Used the toilets (clean enough) and left early morning. Contemplated driving out but paid at reception... $40!!!!! To park our car for 6hrs?! So overpriced, pretty disappointed. However I suppose we paid for the convenience to come in late after the ferry

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Ello's avatar

    Ello

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    We arrived in off season (May) at 7pm off the ferry.

    Paid $20 per person, bathrooms really needed to be cleaned, timer on the showers and the kitchen needs work. One plate, one ladel, a spatula, a toaster, an old microwave and hot plates make up the kitchen. Refrigerator is out of order and a deep freezer is available. Loud trains late at night and early in the morning. Wish we would’ve paid $4 more at the Top 10 park

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Kel's avatar

    Kel

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    Rude staff at desk required a shower in the van to spend even ONE night and turned us away.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Drew's avatar

    Drew

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    Not a nice place to stay even a night.

    The powered site was just mud.

    The train was passing over us: much noise.

    Close to the harbour to catch the ferry.

    Unfriendly staff. Actually, it’s a place where people live there.

    Showers were dirty, no lights, of impossible to open the doors.

    Stinky and dirty kitchen.

    not recommended at all

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    Matilda's avatar

    Matilda

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Good place for catching the ferry.

    Guy at the office was a bit unorganized. Shower was clean and hot.

    Kitchen and Toilet available. Next to a small, nice river.

    Train runs by late and very early.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

  • 3.0/5

    Kitchen and toilets were good, showers doable lol..

    abit run down but i loved the location tucked up against a hill with train overhead

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Cindy's avatar

    Cindy

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Nice tidy campsite.

    One of the cheaper places to stay in Picton. Arrived in the afternoon and got four powered sites in a row no worries. Clean, basic facilities. Hot showers. I'd come back for sure.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Demi Thompson's avatar

    Demi Thompson

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Perfect spot if your catching the ferry in or out , showers were hot and clean and toilets were clean as well .

    Staff were really friendly and helpful . As other comments have mentioned they do get the occasional train go past , didn’t bother us thou as we came in late and left early and the trains came and went in about 30 seconds . Would stay again no dramas

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

    Brad166's avatar

    Brad166

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    As mentioned in other reviews train runs above you early hours of the morning.

    Showers and toilets were ok, not amazing and had timer. Was really close the the ferry so good to stay before an early crossing.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in April 2018

    Matt's avatar

    Matt

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Lovely place to stay.

    Nice owner. Many spots available. 6 free hot showers and a fully equiped kitchen. There is a train passing by around 8pm and one at 6am. Nice place to stay!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Tiphaine Souche's avatar

    Tiphaine Souche

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Good kitchen and clean bathrooms I guess but that's about it.

    The train runs over your head in the campground and during our night it ran 2 or 3 times I think. Didn't sleep much that night... owner very tired and the whole park is very tired. My boyfriend took our kid to go play on the playground but quickly came back because it seemed very not safe. Go somewhere else even for the night. It's not worth the money.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Annina Jarvinen's avatar

    Annina Jarvinen

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Top spot 5 minutes off ferry especially as we were on 8.30pm arrival, don't pay online, just arrive and pick a spot and pay in morning - cheaper!

    All amenities ok, train track adjacent, 1 train in night woke me not my wife!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    kevin monaghan's avatar

    kevin monaghan

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Only stayed here to catch the ferry early the the the next morning.

    Owner was not particularly friendly and park seemed a little run down, that said, we didn't really see it during the day.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    Laureen Trainer's avatar

    Laureen Trainer

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Perfect stop after the 8.30pm ferry.

    friendly staff. Hot showers. Hairdryer in ladies bathroom. Facilities could have been a little cleaner. From other reviews was worried there may be a train rattling through in the middle of the night, but it came through at 7.30am which was a relief! Recommend for one night if getting the late ferry.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    Harriet Smith's avatar

    Harriet Smith

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Bit of a strange campsite.

    Only stayed for one night. Was perfect if you're arriving late off the ferry, staff were friendly and helpful but the whole place has an eerie run-down feel about it.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

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    Xanthe Bowater

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    It was handy after coming in after a late ferry crossing.

    The sites were nice and grassy but the amenities were dated and needed a good clean.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Old but very clean facility's.

    Staff were polite and helpful . Handy location, about 15 minute walk to Picton waterside.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Murray Clark

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Very rude owner.

    Not recommended.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

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    Russell Opland

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    For a night it is okay.

    Very loud, due to the train.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    GERMANY
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    Raul Ellermann

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Very unfriendly owner.

    We decided not to stay there.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

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    Daniela Eberts

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Adequate facilities, no pool, right next to the train line and miles away from the amenities.

    I personally did not like it.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    MALAYSIA
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    Davina Teo

    Customer

  • 1.0/5

    What a hole.

    Was there because they let us have our dog. Obviously the person on our site did also as big dog mess soon as I got out of my car. We didn't even use the showers in the morn as he whole place felt so dirty. Was not the cheapest place but still cheap, felt I should have been paid to stay there though. Will never go back there.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

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    Shane1972

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Not very friendly owners, old and dirty facilities.

    Nice tent-sites and nice walk to town.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

    BELGIUM
    Loesje's avatar

    Loesje

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Very poor facilities.

    Worst thing is a train line runs directly above the camp. Expect to be worken up at least two times in the night.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
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    Shannon Taylor

    Customer