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Centabay Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a lively retreat at this lodge where they can soak in the spa tub after a day of exploration or enjoy friendly competition at the billiards table

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Centabay Lodge - Hostel is conveniently near popular attractions, offering a welcoming space with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy the spa tub, arcade/game room, or barbecue grills. The garden provides a peaceful spot to unwind, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Studio | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 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)
  • 8 sq m
  • 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)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Basic Shared Dormitory (5 or 6 Bed)

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Paihia, Centabay Lodge - Hostel is near the beach. Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Action World and Makana Chocolate Boutique are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Paihia travel guide
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27 Selwyn Road, Paihia, Bay of Island, 0200

What's nearby

  • A waterfront pier with buildings and a boat docked.
    Paihia Wharf
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A calm beach with pebbles, a small island, and a boat in the distance.
    Paihia Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Ti Bay
    3 min walk - 0.2 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
  • Breeze Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Charlotte's Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • Seaside
    26 min drive
  • Duke of Marlborough Hotel
    26 min drive

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Property amenities

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Centabay Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Centabay Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Islands, Paihia Wharf, and Te Ti Bay. Paihia Beach and St Paul’s Church are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Centabay Lodge - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

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

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 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

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

Carolyn

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonasi

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Customer Service Excellent.

The best service from a human I have experienced at a hostel. She was great. Only had 2 toilets and showers, which is not enough (one toilet was out of service.) room was only 5 beds which is very nice. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johan

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

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

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

Akber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aswin

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