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Bay of Islands Lodge

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Paihia Beach

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Bay of Islands Lodge sits conveniently near Paihia Wharf and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Travelers appreciate this eco-certified hostel for its relaxed atmosphere, garden with outdoor seating, complimentary in-room WiFi, and helpful tour assistance for planning local adventures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Single Private Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Private Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
12 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 12 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 35
  • 11 Twin Beds, 5 Queen Beds, 5 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
11 MacMurray Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Haruru Falls - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Russell Beach - 25 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Bay of Islands Lodge

Hostel near Paihia Beach
Located close to Paihia Wharf and Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Bay of Islands Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Paihia YHA
YHA Hostel Paihia
YHA Paihia
YHA Paihia Bay Of Islands
YHA Bay Islands Paihia Hostel
YHA Bay Islands Hostel
YHA Bay Islands Paihia
YHA Bay Islands
YHA Bay of Islands Paihia
Bay of Islands Lodge Paihia
Bay of Islands Lodge Hostel
Bay of Islands Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Bay of Islands Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Paihia

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay of Islands Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bay of Islands Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay of Islands Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bay of Islands Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay of Islands Lodge located?

Situated by the ocean, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Paihia Beach and Paihia Wharf. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Russell Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Bay of Islands Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Manqiong

Beach near here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, plenty of free parking, friendly staff, clean room, good wifi. Our host, Andy, very knowledgeable about Paihia and surrounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Hardeep Nidhi

Liked: Cleanliness
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very helpful staff. Small room and tiny bathroom. No mirror above sink. Guests with motorcycles create loud noises in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Binoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay in this property was very nice. The owner is very friendly and absolutely delightful. She answered all the questions and helped with the laundry as well The suite (2 bedroom) was more than sufficient for our family of four (4 adults). The beach is a 5 minute walk away, and in 10 minutes you will get to a plethora of dining options. There is a convenience store a minute away. And the neighborhood was quiet during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed Paihia and the stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lalani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both Travis and Page went out of the way to help and they always assist on any accommodation request or related requets
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so friendly and willing to help! Our room was spotless! Had a cool, chill, family vibe to it! Would definitely book Again❤️🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Stee

I think this property is more suited to much younger people than my 72 years. I didn’t realise this when booking. No television in room not good. Also the base of the shower was very slippery when wet. Lovely man at reception.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price,helpful owner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying here! Warm welcome by Andy - best start to the stay! Walking distance to beach and activities. Thankyou!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfy mattress and the facilities were great. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very good people..

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to shops, beach pubs and restaurants, friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
For the price everything was as expected....basic but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our overall stay was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hosts who went out of their way to make my stay more comfortable. Good basic facilities and close enough to everything. Value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Comfortable and clean

Nice room, Andy and the reception staff are very helpful. Laundry services are good and the shared kitchen is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. I was in a one room suite and enjoyed the accommodations as well as the staff. The place has more of motel vibe. Wished there was the ability to lock items in a space in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doppelzimmer sind sehr gut, Personal, Ausstattung und Sauberkeit alles bestens!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hübsche Jugend Herberge an der Bay of Island Paihia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

YI TING

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

很舒適的住所

廁所的水槽有點小，還有廁所的地毯希望可以每天換，不然沙子和頭髮有點多
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor for the money

For almost $150 the room was very small, and very warm. No airconditioning, not even a fan. The place is a youth hostel and older adults should not even think about staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very friendly.

Staff and guests were all very friendly. The accommodation was basic but perfectly adequate and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

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