Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 125.3 miles/201.6 km
Restaurants
Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 4 min walk
Marina Cafe Opua - 8 min drive
Hone's Garden - 26 min drive
Paihia Wharf - 4 min walk
Charlotte's Kitchen - 4 min walk
About this property
Centabay Lodge - Hostel
Centabay Lodge - Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Bay of Islands. Guests can enjoy the spa tub or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Arcade/game room
Spa tub
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Does Centabay Lodge - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Centabay Lodge - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Centabay Lodge - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Relax in the spa tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Centabay Lodge - Hostel also has a garden.
What's the area around Centabay Lodge - Hostel like?
Centabay Lodge - Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 4 minutes' walk from Paihia Wharf.
Centabay Lodge - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
Friendly helpful checkin/ good shared kitchen/ nice garden/ hot tub & games room a plus/ clean room
Vivienne
Vivienne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
Good price, gret location
albin
albin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
The location was perfect for our requirements.
Dean
Dean, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2024
It was very hot without ac but I knew that going in. Nice for the price
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 8, 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 8, 2024
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.
Jonasi
Jonasi, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2024
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
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 31, 2024
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.
Lindsey
Lindsey, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2024
Studio was prefect size, plenty of room. Walkable to everything in Paihia. Really happy with our stay!
ed
ed, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2024
Nice and clean, walking distance to everything, friendly staff, had everything we needed and the price was right.
Janelle
Janelle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 2, 2024
Hannah
Hannah, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 2, 2023
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.
Philip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2023
Good central location & value for money. A little noisy at night time. Staff were excellent & very helpful thank you.
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 12, 2023
PAO
PAO, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2023
Enjoyed very much. Will definitely stay again. Nice room, good position to waterfront, and friendly owner. Enjoyed our time immensely.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 7, 2023
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.
Isaac
Isaac, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2023
Was handy to the town centre and easy to find . Staff were friendly 😀
Robert
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 8, 2023
Quiet, comfortable location walking distance from the center of Paihia.
Allen
Allen, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 5, 2023
Our room was pretty dated and small but had everything you needed. Lovely fluffy towels and soap supplied. No toilet paper in the communal bathroom. Kitchen area is really spacious and well stocked. Lots of fridge space and well set out.
Richelle
Richelle, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 22, 2023
It was good for a short stay. It is close to everything.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2023
Veey handy to everything in central piahia. Had studio unit 3 singles perfect for what we needed. And reasonably priced.
Gael
Gael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2023
steven
steven, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 9, 2023
Justin
Justin, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 1, 2023
Helen
Helen, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 25, 2022
For the number of people staying there, it needed more toilets. The staff were great. Liked the spar pool.