Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double or Twin Room with En Suite
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Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 single beds or 1 double bed
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US$78 per night
Price US$233
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double or Twin Room with En Suite
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Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 single beds or 1 double bed
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Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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US$143 for 3 nights
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Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
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US$48 for 3 nights
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Double or Twin Room with En Suite
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
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Room
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$78 per night
Price US$233
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Max adults: 2
US$68 per night
Price US$203
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Studio
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Entire studio
Balcony
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$85 per night
Price US$254
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Max adults: 2
US$75 per night
Price US$224
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Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room with shared bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$48 per night
Price US$143
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Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
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Bed in dormitory
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$16 per night
Price US$48
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Johnny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The owner operator is great to deal with, helpful and supportive. Location is perfect and the staff are uplifting ✨️”
  • Johnny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Scottish staff amazing!! Seasonal staff ALWAYS helpful and supportive.”
  • Lesley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Excellent location and well priced to allow vacation budget to be used for excursions in this popular resort location. Convenient walking access to restaurants, grocery store, i-site, shuttle service to Waitangi and ferries to Russell.”
  • Lucile
    France France
    “Booked a bed in a dorm of 6 and to my pleasure it was only me and another girl. Super nice and clean, the staff was also really nice. Only thing would be that it was a bit noisy as construction was prob going on next to our room. Would recommend !”
  • George
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved how it was 2 minute walk around the corner from town centre”
  • Sonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staff were really friendly and helpful. a lovely family run hostel! Dorms had sockets and there was a kitchen and fridges available to use. Few minutes walk from the tourist info centre where buses to Auckland depart”
  • Chrisandmarianz
    Australia Australia
    “great little place, lovely town and very friendly staff.”
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The hostel was clean and well maintained. The dorms and lounges were conformable. This is a short walk to the Paihia waterfront, wharf and Intercity bus stop.”
  • Sarah
    Ireland Ireland
    “Quick and easy check in and perfect facilities to come to after a long day hiking :)”
  • Cheryl
    Australia Australia
    “Walking distance to local shops etc Beds were very comfortable. Good amount of toilets and showers. Good kitchen facilities. Friendly people.The attitude of the male receptionist”

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House rules

Centabay Lodge and Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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
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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.