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Centabay Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
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.
Library
Living area
Studio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 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

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Studio

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Centabay Lodge - Hostel

This smoke-free hostel features a hot tub, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a library are onsite.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Centabay Lodge - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a hot tub and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 4 minutes by foot from Paihia Wharf
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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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

8/10 Good

Johan

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

10/10 Excellent

Di

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

albin

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

10/10 Excellent

Aswin

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leen

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

8/10 Good

Martin

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

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

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
Verified

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

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

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

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.