Kitchen/dining a little chaotic when more than 3 people trying to make dinner.

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

Stayed in May 2024

It was all very good. Very basic but that is what I was expecting considering the price point. No complaints at all.

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.

Stayed in May 2024

Shower not powerful enough. No hairdryer in the room so had to wait for office to open which made us late leaving.

Location good. Property quirky and it was peaceful. Staff helpful

Stayed in April 2024

There wasn't anything in particular that I didn't like. I was expecting a basic room with an attached bath and that is what I got. No complaints at all.

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 well. Parking is available on site, but limited in the number of spaces. Most of the people staying here were very much younger than my sister and I, and I enjoyed talking to them. Staff was very helpful.

Stayed in March 2024

Never used the kitchen but great location for all the local eateries very close by.

Stayed in March 2024

The kitchen was not as clean and tidy as my room was. No lights outside when you left the room before sun rise.

Location is central, near the water front and close to the shops and bus station. My room was nice and clean. It was quite quiet there at night and I got to sleep ok. The town is really nice and there are good walks on the coast and in Russell. It was great having a fridge and an electric kettle in my room. And nice getting little things like soap bars, tea, coffee and milk, although I didn't need it all. The staff also responded to requests. And nice early check-in time at 12, and storing luggage after check-out time was possible.

Stayed in April 2024

The kitchen was very small.

Stayed in March 2024

Parking space is limited, 'First come, first serve' might leave you without parking even outside the lodge.

The studio was great; it included a deck, a kitchenette, and its facilities. Situated on a peaceful street, it is close to both the town centre and the sea. Excellent value for the money overall.

Stayed in March 2024

none

close to Shops and my room is clean.

Stayed in March 2024

Great location, close to town. Good kitchen facilities. Nice outside area.

Stayed in February 2024

Great location!

Stayed in February 2024

could do with more toilets and showers, very few for the size of the property

Good location and price

Stayed in March 2024

Altogether there was hardly anything which I did not like. I could see that the place was older and cleaning is probably more difficult than in new houses. So it was not spot clean. I would have liked the staircase up to the dormitory and office to have a light at night. It was completely dark. I was also searching for a socket to charge my mobile and could not find one. But in summary, there was really nothing much to complain.

I was in a 6 bed dormitory. I liked that there were a number of openable windows. The other guest were really nice. The price was also very good for the location. The mattress was super, not too hard and not too soft. The check in was easy.

Stayed in February 2024

Dirty showers Guests didn't clean there dishes or wipe down benches after use so staff were constantly cleaning up Need more fridges

Location Outside area

Stayed in February 2024

the room was hot even though there was a fan provided it was hot. I think it was due to no throughfare ventilation. A fan cannot cool a room with warm or hot air.

The outside area to relax was great and the proximity to the centre of Paihia and the restaurants was perfect.

Stayed in February 2024

My only criticism is the number of toilets and showers. There was only one on the top floor and another on the bottom floor.

I really enjoyed my stay at Centabay, even though it was for one night. Lots of light and air circulation in the rooms. Beds were comfy and sheets were clean. I didn't use the kitchen but it seemed fully stocked. Very walkable location with restaurants close by. Pleasant walk to Waitangi Treaty Grounds and the beach too.

Stayed in February 2024

The room was very small. Can't sit up on some of the bunk beds

It was a good location, has a spa though I didn't use it. The kitchen was sufficient

Stayed in January 2024

For the coffee drinkers among us there was a bit of pressure on the solitary expresso maker. The shower cubicles were a bit of a squeeze but otherwise all good!

The staff were really friendly and helpful. The hostel was centrally located close to the ferry. The showers were lovely and hot.

Stayed in February 2024

Currently no lockers.

Very nice and attentive staff. Good value for money. Hostel is kept clean. Smooth processes.

Stayed in February 2024

Location & able to accomodate friends with own kitchen

Stayed in February 2024

On one night, a staff member raised his voice at a group of guests for talking even though it was before the designated "quiet time". He was quite rude and made more noise than the guests he was telling off. Not enough bathroom facilities.

The public areas are very nice, with a hot spa and hammocks. Great location within walking distance from the centre of Paihia, beach and short drive to Waitangi and Haruru Falls. Plenty of parking, either at the Lodge or on the street outside.

Stayed in February 2024

More toilets would be good

Stayed in February 2024

Not much at all

Location can’t be beat. Host is a legend

Stayed in February 2024

Liked everything.

Great location

Stayed in January 2024