Near Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach, Centabay Lodge - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Express check-out, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and a billiards/pool table
Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Centabay Lodge - Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Communal kitchens and heating
Languages
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
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
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Library
Vending machine
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
More
Communal living room
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
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
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Centabay Lodge - Hostel?
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 and Paihia Wharf. Paihia Beach and Te Ti Bay are also within 10 minutes.
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Centabay Lodge - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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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.
Carolyn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vivienne
7 June 2024
Friendly helpful checkin/ good shared kitchen/ nice garden/ hot tub & games room a plus/ clean room
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gael
15 April 2023
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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Colin
25 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the number of people staying there, it needed more toilets. The staff were great. Liked the spar pool.
Colin
8/10 Good
Andrea
26 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything seems to be a bit damp inside, but maybe that's just a Paihia thing...
Andrea
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Isaac
7 September 2023
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.
Isaac
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Lindsey
31 January 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.
room was alright and as on the photos, but noisy and busy/crowded around the clock, (mixed) bathroom was below expectations and disappointing.
Probably good place to stay if you want to meet new people, but would not recommend if you want to relax.
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.
It was very hot without ac but I knew that going in. Nice for the price
Gregory
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Philip
2 December 2023
Liked: Staff & service
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.