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Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

Name: Centabay Lodge and Backpackers
Address: 27 Selwyn Road, Paihia, New Zealand, Paihia, Northland, New Zealand
Rating: 8

"Liked the bathroom"

"Comfy beds"

"Well-priced internet"

"Conveniently located"

"Clean rooms"

"Welcoming staff"

Amenities

Parking
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Safe-Deposit Box
Garden

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Property description

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a communal living room...

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Guest reviews

Very good

Based on 427 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

40%

Group

38%

Solo

20%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across recent reviews, Centabay Lodge and Backpackers is praised for its friendly, helpful staff, central Paihia location, and generally clean spaces, while feedback also notes basic, budget-style accommodations with some noise and small or dated rooms.

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Hope

15 Feb 2026

Stayed 1 night

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.

Johan

2 Feb 2026

Stayed 1 night

Nice hostel clean friendly staff.

Johan

1 Feb 2026

Stayed 1 night

Nice staff clean.

Aswin

24 Jan 2026

Stayed 2 nights

great

Leen

20 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night

Jack was extremelywelcoming

27 Selwyn Road, Paihia, New Zealand

Location

When you stay at Centabay Lodge - Hostel in Paihia, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Paihia Wharf. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Te Ti Bay and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Paihia Beach.

Bay of Islands(0.1 Miles)

Paihia Wharf(0.2 Miles)

Te Ti Bay(0.2 Miles)

Paihia Beach(0.3 Miles)

St Paul’s Church(0.4 Miles)

Opua Forest(1 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 to 21:30

Before 10:00

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Additional policies and info about this property.

FAQs

Limited on-site parking is available for guests. It is free of charge, but reservations are not required.

Check-in is from 12:00 PM until 9:30 PM. Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The property is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Paihia Wharf. It is 0.2 km from Te Ti Bay and 0.4 km from Paihia Beach.

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for staying for free.

The property allows guests to request cribs or infant beds in advance, but additional charges may apply. Confirmation is required for these requests.

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