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Centabay Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Paihia accommodations with free WiFi

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Outdoor spa tub
Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Exterior
Studio | Living area

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, Opua Forest
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory (5 or 6 Bed) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St Paul’s Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Opua Forest - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬6 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. 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.

National rating

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.

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. 47 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 111 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Jack was extremelywelcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Belinda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofer, Santa Monica

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Makoto

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. Staff friendly and courteous. Gave clear instructions about property. Centabay Lodge so handy for the Banana boat ocean series swim between Paihia and Russell. Thank you for a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

albin

Traveled with family
Good price, gret location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very hot without ac but I knew that going in. Nice for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jonasi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in a backpackers motel. Although we got a room with an ensuite, the atmosphere being around other people was fun facilities were good and close to everything in the township. Only thing was the parking is limited based on a first come first serve basis which was ok with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again

Studio room in a hostel. Lovely staff. Clean all round. Room of a decent size with newly fitted kitchen and cooker in good condition
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Comfy beds. Quiet considering it is next to the fire department. Kitchen could use a little work or at least people could clean up after themselves (maybe this is just the old person in me). 😀. Bathrooms all in good shape and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Would only recommend to people under 25 / hardly got any sleep as walls are paper thin - might as well of been a curtain, noisy people in other rooms till 1.30am Facilities were not maintained very well & had to wait at least an hour or so each night to cook or get a table - tip do that at 5pm. Stayed at a number of lodges & caravan parks while in NZ, none were like this one. Lucky it was our first stay on our trip & would rate it as our worst experience in over a months travelling.

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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