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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 | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
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 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
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 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

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
  • Opua Forest - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Russell Beach - 27 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 24 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 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 offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of 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

Hotel size

  • 48 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • 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
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game 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
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms 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 elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

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 to 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 onsite parking at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel.
Is 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 check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, mountain biking, and parasailing, and practice 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 8-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 7 minutes' walk from Paihia Wharf.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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 romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location to town. Great that they offered ear plugs.
4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A good location, the staff are friendly and helpful.
2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

People are friendly and cheap drinks at the bar.room is okay nothong to complain
Kei, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Awesome
It was an excellent stay, couldn’t ask for more for the same money
Saul, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Wotif guest review

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
Verified Wotif guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to stay for backpackers
Fun place to stay only steps from the beach will return
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Convenient location but overpriced for separate ro
Ideally located and friendly staff. The separate bedroom is however overpriced and obsolete.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

an experience!
Quirky room With plenty of character Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities with another bedroom Suspicious stains I the mismatched chairs
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Verified Wotif guest review