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Relax a Lodge

Kerikeri

Set in Kerikeri, 20 km from Opua Forest, Relax a Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides garden views and a terrace. Beautiful open spaces, the animals, the hosts were lovely the ambiance & tranquility

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9.1
Wonderful
256 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Palm Tree Lodge & Backpackers

Paihia

Located in Paihia, 1.1 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, Palm Tree Lodge & Backpackers provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. I was so happy... fantastic place to stay and sleep

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8.4
Very Good
160 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Haka House Bay of Islands

Paihia

Haka House Bay of Islands is a welcoming and stylish hostel located just across from the scenic Paihia wharf, offering cosy, practical accommodations with million-dollar views of the stunning surroundings. the best hostel I ever stayed in...this is my 2nd time here and hopefully can come back again in the future

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8.2
Very Good
682 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Peppertree Lodge & Backpackers

Paihia

Under new management from mid 2022 and just 80 metres from Paihia Beach, Peppertree Lodge & Backpackers features a barbecue area with outdoor seating.

Peppertree Lodge & Backpackers Paihia is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Maritime Centre and Paihia Scenic Reserve. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a 5-minute drive. Kerikeri Airport is a 25-minute drive away. En-suite washroom was handy and a full kitchen downstairs was nice to prepare breakfasts in the morning. A very friendly staff dog to pet at the reception office and curious cat visitor was fun to relax with outside by the covered deck.

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8.3
Very Good
949 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Centabay Lodge and Backpackers

Paihia

Centabay Lodge offers budget accommodation right in the centre of Paihia. Choose from a bed in one of the spacious dormitory rooms or stay in a private room to suit your budget.

Free WiFi, a fully equipped shared kitchen, communal lounge and garden area with BBQ facilities and a hot tub are all included. Free limited on-site parking is also available. Guests can play table tennis and darts in the hostel games room (during low season) or ask the tour desk about nearby activities such as kayaking, cycling and hiking. Centabay was my favourite hostel that I stayed at in New Zealand!!! I loved the vibrant atmosphere, the lovely backpacker-staff and the wonderful manager who was always a joy to chat with. The prices are incredibly reasonable for a place in the middle of Paihia, and you can tell the manager isn't in it for the profit - she genuinely wants to help travellers have the best experience possible. The hot tub worked well and was always great to use. The hammocks and tropical garden are another bonus. I could go on and on!

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7.8
Good
802 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Pipi Patch

Paihia

Set in Paihia, 1 km from Te Ti Bay Beach, Pipi Patch offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 10 km from Opua Forest, 700 metres from Paihia Harbour and 3.2 km from Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1 km from Paihia Beach.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a balcony. The units at Pipi Patch come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

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5.7
Review score
3 reviews
Price from
$79
per night

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