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Base Bay of Islands - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Bay of Islands

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Front of property
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

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

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
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 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
Toaster
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 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
200, Paihia, 18 Kings Rd

What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Russell Beach - 25 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Base Bay of Islands - Hostel

Hostel near Bay of Islands
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hostel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and ATM/banking services
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, motorized watercraft on site, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel feature comforts such as safes and WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Base Bay of Islands - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Base Bay of Islands - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Base Bay of Islands - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Base Bay of Islands - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Base Bay of Islands - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of St Paul’s Church and Bay of Islands. Paihia Wharf and Paihia Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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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

8/10 Good

Romain

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities