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7.7

782 reviews

Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

27 Selwyn Road, Paihia, 0200, New Zealand

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Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

Centabay Lodge and Backpackers offers a laid-back 2-star stay in Paihia, New Zealand. Located at 27 Selwyn Road, just 0.1mi from the city center, this budget-friendly option puts the Bay of Islands within easy reach. With 782 reviews, it’s a well-loved stopping point for travelers chasing value and convenient access to town and the waterfront.

Facilities include free private parking and free WiFi, plus on-site parking, a sun deck, terrace, garden, balcony, and a picnic area. Non-smoking rooms keep things comfortable, and a tour desk helps chart day trips. For golf enthusiasts, a nearby course is available for an extra charge, and a beach adds a splash of coastal vibe to each stay.

Morning light on Selwyn Road, sea breeze in the air, and the charm of Paihia await at Centabay Lodge and Backpackers. This property combines practicality with laid-back hospitality, inviting explorers to unwind after island-hopping adventures and sunset strolls along the shore.

After a day exploring the Bay of Islands, this spot invites a relaxed unwind on the sun deck, a stroll through the terrace and garden, or a friendly moment on the balcony with a breeze in the air. The on-site tour desk is ready to map out day trips, and a nearby golf course offers an extra charge for those keen to tee off. A beach nearby keeps the coastal vibe alive, perfect for sunset walks or a splash of shoreline scenery.

Room options span a versatile range—from studios and private doubles to dormitories and family-friendly layouts. A Studio can come with a double bed plus two twin beds, and a Studio Ensuite adds a touch more privacy. With options like Family, Sea View and Double Room, Pool View, there are vistas to match different moods, while dormitory-style accommodations offer budget-friendly choices for travelers sharing a trip.

Payment is simple with cash, Visa, Mastercard, and EFTPOS accepted. Non-smoking rooms help keep things comfortable, and the lineup also includes options such as Quadruple Room and Superior, along with various dormitory configurations and shared or private setups to suit different travel styles.

Closest airports

Kerikeri Airport

10.1mi

Whangarei Airport

37.1mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Rooms

Double or Twin Room with En Suite in Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

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Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Refrigerator

Shower

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This room includes a TV, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Studio in Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

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Studio

1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Refrigerator

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This studio features a kitchenette with a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. It includes a TV, seating area and a private bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room in Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

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Bed In Dormitory

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Shower

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Mixed dormitory rooms with 5 or 6 beds. A bottom sheet, a pillow and duvet are included for each bed. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Studio in Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

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Studio, Double or 2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Refrigerator

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Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

85 sqft

Shower

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Budget private room with access to shared bathroom facilities.

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Room, Sea View

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Room, Pool View

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Superior Room

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Room, 8 Beds

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Run Of House

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Guest reviews

7.7

782 reviews

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Points of Interest Around Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

Attractions

Pompallier Mission and Printery (Pompallier House)

2.1mi

Haruru Falls

2.2mi

Waitangi

2.2mi

Bay of Islands Cruise Port (Waitangi Wharf)

7.9mi

Stone Store

8.4mi

Kerikeri

8.8mi

Cape Brett and Hole in the Rock

16.1mi

Puketi Forest (Puketi Kauri Forest)

20.8mi

Whangaroa Harbour

24.7mi

Whangarei Falls

31.1mi

Amenities of Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Stay rules - Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property