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Centabay Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Studio | Living area
Living area
Studio
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$65
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr

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)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory (5 or 6 Bed)

Basic Shared Dormitory (5 or 6 Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Paihia

At Centabay Lodge - Hostel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Bay of Islands and Paihia Wharf. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Paihia hostel include Te Ti Bay and Paihia Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paihia Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Opua Forest - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Centabay Lodge - Hostel

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/games 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
  • Games 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
  • Fridge in a common area
Centabay Lodge - Hostel offers 20 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Paihia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

Centabay Lodge - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Centabay Lodge - Hostel on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$65, 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.

Is parking available at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, Centabay Lodge - Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Paihia Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

No, Centabay Lodge - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Centabay Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 114 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aswin

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leen

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ofer, Santa Monica

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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