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Hostel in Northland, Northland New Zealand
Centabay Lodge - From $35
Paihia's Friendliest Backpackers is only 50m from the beach, Bus Terminal, shops, restaurants and Paihia's famous maritime wharf. Unlimited Free WiFi. Only $5 All day Bike or Kayak Rental. Spa pool, BBQ, 500+ DVD Movie Collection. Relax in front of an open fire or chill in our games room with free pool and table tennis during winter. Spend time in summer on our outdoor decking playing cards and having a drink.
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VERY STRANGE AND DIRTY PLACE ! The owner is extremely rude ! This guy has this awful attitude of : "people will keep coming anyways so I don't need to make any effort". Fortunately the Brazilian girl at the reception was super nice and helpful. That was the only positive side of this hostel + few nice people we met there. Besides that it is all irresponsible loud kids staying there long term. The owner was yelling at them that they're making noise and disturbing everyone AGAIN - well if that happens all over again , why don't you kick out such people? But it's all about making money there regardless of quality ... Common areas where extremely ugly, full of mold and dirty. I can't imagine this place in peak season when it gets full ...
Really nice place to stay :) at first I wanted to stay there for 3 days but I ended up staying 6 weeks. Cool and nice people. And just 2 minutes to the beach. Cheap kayaks and bikes:) This hostel was my home for 6 weeks now and I got a lot of really good friends there :) The price is also really good (the cheapest hostel of Paihia) , its worth going there ??
Cool place, but they have bed bugs
Unfriendly staff at the front desk, kitchen not well equipped but okay, 'Free Wifi' limited to 2 hrs., Dirty lukewarm spa pool, comfortable beds, showers warm and okay, kayaks and bikes for $ 5 daily. Very cheap
The guy in the office is Mega rude, told me as kayaking beginners borrowed the kayak for $ 5 on a windy day on request I got a "you want to be Alright" and am then NEN half km stranded on the nearest beach, while my travel mates with their capsized directly. Pure money making! Refrigerators are overcrowded, ants in the room and far too many people. crowded, not recommended parking also!
Purest disaster, the guy in the office totally unfriendly, sleeping in the car even if you have reserved by phone is only possible if you can you find a parking space in front of the hostel, the kitchen is just a battlefield, no one thinks of wash or store. but Super showers only two toilets for the whole hostel? hot tube is too hot, although Internet works with code but without if it works times
Good place to stay but without a bbh card its actually 26 bucks u have to pay for the cheapest room. Kayaks and bicycles also cost u 5 dollars per day but i think thats still cheaper than anywhere else in the town. Showers are warm. The atmosphere is relaxed and u feel welcome.
Great backpack : good price, pool, free kayak, close to city center and good ambiance.
Great place. Good for backpackers, does bbh discount and has free kayaks to use! Also 200+ movies to watch on rainy days.
Centabay Lodge - From $35
The Centabay Lodge has received mixed reviews from guests. Some reviewers praised the lodge for its relaxed atmosphere, affordable prices, and lovely location close to the beach. They appreciated the availability of kayaks and bikes, as well as the warm showers and comfortable beds. Some reviewers also mentioned that the lodge is a great place to meet other travelers.
However, other reviewers were not as positive about their experience. They described the lodge as dirty, with mold in the common areas and bed bugs in some rooms. One reviewer was particularly dissatisfied with the service, describing the owner as rude and unfriendly. Several reviewers also mentioned that the kitchen and common areas were not well-maintained, with dirty dishes and clutter.
One reviewer mentioned that the hot tub was too hot, and another mentioned that the internet was limited to 2 hours per day. Some reviewers also complained about the lack of parking space, with one reviewer saying that they had to sleep in their car because all the parking spots were taken.
Overall, it seems that the quality of the Centabay Lodge can vary depending on the time of year and the specific room or area. Some reviewers mentioned that it was acceptable in the off-season, but the condition of the lodge would be unacceptable during peak season.
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