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Centabay Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Paihia accommodations with free WiFi

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A hot tub with people around it, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.
A room with a wooden bookshelf filled with books and a small basket. There are also Star Wars and LEGO boxes on the table.
A Centabay Lodge signboard advertising backpackers budget accommodation with amenities like self-contained studio units, doubles/twin rooms, dormitory rooms, and a fully equipped kitchen.
A living room with a blue sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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27 Selwyn Road, Paihia, Bay of Island, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St Paul’s Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two single beds, a wooden ceiling, a window with a view of buildings, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory (5 or 6 Bed)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a dresser.

Basic Shared Dormitory (5 or 6 Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Paihia

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Bay of Islands and Paihia Wharf. Te Ti Bay and Paihia Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Ti Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St Paul’s Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seaside - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Centabay Lodge - Hostel

Paihia accommodations with free WiFi
As a guest of Centabay Lodge - Hostel, you'll find a hot tub, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Centabay Lodge - Hostel.

This Paihia hostel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Centabay Lodge - Hostel offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers. This Paihia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Centabay Lodge Paihia
Centabay Paihia
Centabay
Centabay Lodge
Centabay Lodge - Hostel Paihia
Centabay Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Centabay Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Paihia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Centabay Lodge - Hostel to the airport?

Centabay Lodge - Hostel is 14.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

As of Aug 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Centabay Lodge - Hostel on Aug 21, 2026 start from $42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Centabay Lodge - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Centabay Lodge - Hostel.

How close is Centabay Lodge - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Paihia Beach and 9.9 mi (32-min drive) from Russell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Centabay Lodge - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Centabay Lodge - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Centabay Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Centabay Lodge - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Centabay Lodge - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Centabay Lodge - Hostel to downtown Paihia?

Centabay Lodge - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Paihia.

Centabay Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 115 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hostel clean friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Frankly we didn't use spa pool but everything was ok amd parking also. Thanks Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the big T.V was everything 🙌 😍 Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best price in town, clean room to sleep in, comfortable beds, nice facilities, very close to everything. Hot spa nice after a swim. Friendly staff and love the kaupapa for overseas workers; Free accommodation for 1.5 hrs of onsite work per day. Will definitely come back to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, walking distance to everything, friendly staff, had everything we needed and the price was right.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for our requirements.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Good value. Clean and quiet. Basic hostel with great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

albin

Good price, gret location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable location walking distance from the center of Paihia.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved staying there. The staff was really nice, she was very kind and helpful. Everybody else who was staying there was very welcoming and warm. The place was really clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and central
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aswin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Friendly helpful checkin/ good shared kitchen/ nice garden/ hot tub & games room a plus/ clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was handy to the town centre and easy to find . Staff were friendly 😀
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for a short stay. It is close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leen

Liked: Cleanliness
Jack was extremelywelcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was amazing, everyone was super kind and super helpful. The room was clean and the amenities were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed very much. Will definitely stay again. Nice room, good position to waterfront, and friendly owner. Enjoyed our time immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Studio was prefect size, plenty of room. Walkable to everything in Paihia. Really happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful. All fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location & value for money. A little noisy at night time. Staff were excellent & very helpful thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Veey handy to everything in central piahia. Had studio unit 3 singles perfect for what we needed. And reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the number of people staying there, it needed more toilets. The staff were great. Liked the spar pool.