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Base Bay of Islands - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with outdoor pool, near Bay of Islands

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite
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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Near Bay of Islands, Base Bay of Islands - Hostel combines adventure and relaxation. Enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool, rent bikes to explore the area or unwind on the garden terrace. With an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, this hostel offers convenience for active travelers.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
18 Kings Rd, Paihia, 200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paihia Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Haruru Falls - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Russell Beach - 31 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 24 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 124.9 miles/201.1 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Base Bay of Islands - Hostel

Base Bay of Islands - Hostel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Paihia Wharf and Bay of Islands. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for NZD 6 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Base Bay Islands Hostel Paihia
Base Bay Islands Hostel
Base Bay Islands Paihia
Base Backpackers Paihia Hostel Bay Of Islands
Base Bay Islands
Base Bay of Islands Hostel
Base Bay of Islands Hostel
Base Of Islands Hostel Paihia
Base Bay of Islands - Hostel Paihia
Base Bay of Islands - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Base Bay of Islands - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Base Bay of Islands - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Base Bay of Islands - Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as hiking, mountain biking and parasailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Base Bay of Islands - Hostel also has a garden.

What's the area around Base Bay of Islands - Hostel like?

Base Bay of Islands - Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Paihia Wharf and 8 minutes' walk from Bay of Islands.

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Base Bay of Islands - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Romain, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

We could not get hold of anyone to let them know our flight was delayed after phoning and emailing most of the afternoon. We ended up in the dark rain and no where to stay at 9.30pm at night. Poor service
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were amazing, Nathan really went above and beyond to help me and show me all the amazing walks and things to do around town, the location is a bonus with the beach only a 2 minute walk
Sam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice Hostel!! Loved all the palm trees everywhere and how close it is to the beach and shops, definitely recommend this place if you are a solo backpacker and love meeting new people as there was a bbq and a bingo night that got me to meet loads of backpackers like me (: Also a hostel cat named Harold that made my experience here 20x better
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location to town. Great that they offered ear plugs.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location and entertainment
Good hostel lots of information for things to do around the area and walking trails and in a good location to walk to places. Room was good, although limited power outlets. Kitchen was small but clean. Good entertainment in the bar each night with happy hour deals on as well
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good location, the staff are friendly and helpful.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

People are friendly and cheap drinks at the bar.room is okay nothong to complain
Kei, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Awesome
It was an excellent stay, couldn’t ask for more for the same money
Saul, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Could do we a bit of an upgrade, it is a back packers however. Needed a proper clean. Staff were super friendly and welcoming
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Nice and clean
There should be dedicated parking for the guests instead of first come first serve basis parking.
farhan, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Pleasant but room for improvement
Room was clean and tidy and so was the bathroom. But two issues to look into: 1. The room (#2) we stayed in had a door which was of frosted glass and there wasn’t any curtain. The light coming through wasn’t appreciated while napping. 2. There should be dedicated parking for us. Seemed like whoever can park in there.
Farhan, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This place was a little rowdier than I imagined. It's definitely a typical hostel and for the low cost I wasn't mad but the beds are not that comfortable in the shared rooms. Luckily if you just want to shower and not booze it up you'll probably have the room to yourself which is nice in and of itself . not the front desk closes a little early but if the bar is open someone can likely sort your check in through there.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Great location- to improve: beds and carpets
Great location and a nice layout! We would recommend upgrading the beds, as they are rather uncomfortable to sleep in and improving on the cleanliness of the bedrooms, focusing on the carpets which are rather old and smelly. The bathroom was clean and it was handy to have a fridge and Some kitchen appliances available for guests in the private rooms to use without having to go all the way to the common kitchen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

very helpful and friend stuff.
I have booked a private room with 2 twin beds. As the 2 twin beds room is not available , the friendly staff has arranged us a private dorm room . it is like a suite! with a private toilet and two dorm rooms. they are really helpful. will stay there again if i go back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

4 Doppelzimmer - 1 Toilette. Kein Fenster
Weniger Komfort als im Hotel ist im Backpacker völlig ok. Aber: In einem 1-stöckigem Container bei 30 Grad Außentemperatur ein Fenster zu verbauen, bei dem sich nur die oberen 10 Zentimeter minimal abkippen lassen finde ich für den Preis von mehr als 100 Dollar die Nacht unverschämt. Jedes Dorm dort ist besser.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to stay for backpackers
Fun place to stay only steps from the beach will return
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Convenient location but overpriced for separate ro
Ideally located and friendly staff. The separate bedroom is however overpriced and obsolete.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

The room was not as advertised, I had booked a private room with bathroom and got a privates room but shared the bathroom. The kitchen area that was shared had dirty dishes in the cupboards and the one in the main common area was not fit to be used. The other guests were friendly as were the staff, but I would not stay there again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Clean but tooo noisy !
Room and commun area clean but the pool and hot tu avoid ! SOo dirty. There is a bar inside the hostel open until 1 am so dont go with family or if you want to rest
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Not as described
We expected a bit more on the comfort/ size of room. Our reservation said king room but we got a tiny, stuffy & grimy room with a small double bed with no ventilation whatsoever. We expected noise when the bar was open - 1AM and possibly an hour or so later- but not until 5:30AM. The only good thing about this place was the friendly & helpful staff.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional