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Bay of Islands Lodge

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Paihia Beach

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Courtyard
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite
Reception
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Explore the area

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11 MacMurray Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Single Private Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Twin Single Private Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Private Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Exclusive Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
12 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 12 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 35
  • 11 Twin Beds, 5 Queen Beds, 5 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Paihia

At Bay of Islands Lodge you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Paihia Beach and within 15 minutes of Paihia Wharf. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Paihia hostel, you'll be 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Waitangi Treaty Grounds and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Russell Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Haruru Falls - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Russell Beach - 25 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Bay of Islands Lodge

Hostel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Paihia Beach
As a guest of Bay of Islands Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bay of Islands Lodge also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Paihia hostel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Bay of Islands Lodge offers 12 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Paihia YHA
YHA Hostel Paihia
YHA Paihia
YHA Paihia Bay Of Islands
YHA Bay Islands Paihia Hostel
YHA Bay Islands Hostel
YHA Bay Islands Paihia
YHA Bay Islands
YHA Bay of Islands Paihia
Bay of Islands Lodge Paihia
Bay of Islands Lodge Hostel
Bay of Islands Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Bay of Islands Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Paihia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bay of Islands Lodge?

Bay of Islands Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay of Islands Lodge?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay of Islands Lodge on 4 Nov 2025 start from NZ$115.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bay of Islands Lodge?

Yep, Bay of Islands Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bay of Islands Lodge?

Yep, Bay of Islands Lodge is a short 3-minute walk from Paihia Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

Is Bay of Islands Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Bay of Islands Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bay of Islands Lodge?

No, Bay of Islands Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bay of Islands Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bay of Islands Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bay of Islands Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

adam, Boca Raton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very helpful staff. Small room and tiny bathroom. No mirror above sink. Guests with motorcycles create loud noises in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so friendly and willing to help! Our room was spotless! Had a cool, chill, family vibe to it! Would definitely book Again❤️🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Manqiong

Beach near here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Binoy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay in this property was very nice. The owner is very friendly and absolutely delightful. She answered all the questions and helped with the laundry as well The suite (2 bedroom) was more than sufficient for our family of four (4 adults). The beach is a 5 minute walk away, and in 10 minutes you will get to a plethora of dining options. There is a convenience store a minute away. And the neighborhood was quiet during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed Paihia and the stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hardeep Nidhi

Liked: Cleanliness
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Stee

I think this property is more suited to much younger people than my 72 years. I didn’t realise this when booking. No television in room not good. Also the base of the shower was very slippery when wet. Lovely man at reception.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hulda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price,helpful owner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying here! Warm welcome by Andy - best start to the stay! Walking distance to beach and activities. Thankyou!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satbir

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfy mattress and the facilities were great. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very good people..

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to shops, beach pubs and restaurants, friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, plenty of free parking, friendly staff, clean room, good wifi. Our host, Andy, very knowledgeable about Paihia and surrounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
For the price everything was as expected....basic but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our overall stay was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hosts who went out of their way to make my stay more comfortable. Good basic facilities and close enough to everything. Value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and clean

Nice room, Andy and the reception staff are very helpful. Laundry services are good and the shared kitchen is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. I was in a one room suite and enjoyed the accommodations as well as the staff. The place has more of motel vibe. Wished there was the ability to lock items in a space in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020