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Base Bay of Islands - Hostel

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
18 Kings Rd, Paihia, 200
  • St Paul’s Church
    2 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf
    7 min walk
  • El Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    24 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About this property

Base Bay of Islands - Hostel

Hostel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Bay of Islands
This smoke-free hostel features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Base Bay of Islands - Hostel offers 48 accommodations with safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Paihia hostel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a bar.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from St Paul’s Church and Paihia Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Base Bay of Islands - Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel.

This Paihia hostel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 6 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 6 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Base Bay of Islands - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 62 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good location to town. Great that they offered ear plugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good location, the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People are friendly and cheap drinks at the bar.room is okay nothong to complain
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
It was an excellent stay, couldn’t ask for more for the same money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could do we a bit of an upgrade, it is a back packers however. Needed a proper clean. Staff were super friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

farhan, auckland

Nice and clean
There should be dedicated parking for the guests instead of first come first serve basis parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Farhan, Auckland

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

yung

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to stay for backpackers
Fun place to stay only steps from the beach will return

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Convenient location but overpriced for separate ro
Ideally located and friendly staff. The separate bedroom is however overpriced and obsolete.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

JoAnne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

6/10 Okay

mélissa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

4/10 Poor

Susan, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Yael

Liked: Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
I was the only one booked into the female only dorm so I had the whole room to myself which was nice. The bar was quite loud at the beginning of the night, but it was surprising quiet after 10pm. Good location, walking distance to town centre and beach.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
an experience!
Quirky room With plenty of character Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities with another bedroom Suspicious stains I the mismatched chairs

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pleasant;