Centabay Lodge offers budget accommodation right in the centre of Paihia. Choose from a bed in one of the spacious dormitory rooms or stay in a private room to suit your budget. Free WiFi, a fully equipped shared kitchen, communal lounge and garden area with BBQ facilities and a hot tub are all included. Free limited on-site parking is also available. Guests can play table tennis and darts in the hostel games room (during low season) or ask the tour desk about nearby activities such as kayaking, cycling and hiking. Centabay Lodge is just a 2-minute walk from Paihia town centre for restaurants, cafés and the wharf with ferries heading across to Russell. A 5-minute walk gets you to either Paihia Beach or Ti Bay Beach. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a 5-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Paihia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quiet location, essentially in the heart of Paihia but not busy at all. Clientele of all ages not just young backpackers. Wooden bunk beds meant no squeaking beds when moving. 12pm check-in rather than usual 3pm
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location and really friendly and helpful staff. I'd messed my booking up a bit and didn't book my last night in properly but they promptly sorted me out. Really nice facilities, showers, toilets and cooking / leisure.
  • Paul
    United States United States
    My sister and I spent 5 nights here. The location was excellent. For any of the local "tours" you can easily walk to the pickup point. Restaurants and smaller stores are within a block or two. There is a grocery store within walking distance, as...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Centabay Lodge and Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 21:30

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Centabay Lodge and Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Any children must be specified at time of booking through the comments section.

Please inform Centabay Lodge and Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

  • The prices at Centabay Lodge and Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Centabay Lodge and Backpackers on this page.

  • Centabay Lodge and Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Centabay Lodge and Backpackers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Centabay Lodge and Backpackers is 100 yards from the centre of Paihia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Centabay Lodge and Backpackers is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.