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Saltwater Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Bay of Islands

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

6.6 out of 10
Guest amenities rating.
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
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Deluxe Double Room | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Six Bed Mixed Dormitory (3 Bunk Beds) | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Six Bed Mixed Dormitory (3 Bunk Beds)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Four Bed Mixed Dormitory (2 Singles and 1 Bunk)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
14 Kings Road, Paihia, Bay of Island, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Beach - 1 min walk
  • St Paul’s Church - 3 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf - 8 min walk
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5 min drive
  • Russell Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Saltwater Lodge - Hostel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and an arcade/game room at Saltwater Lodge - Hostel. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding at this hostel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, 3 outdoor tennis courts, and beach towels
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Saltwater Lodge - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers

Languages

Czech, English, Hindi, Slovak

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 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 available for NZD 30.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Saltwater Lodge Paihia
Saltwater Lodge Hostel Paihia
Saltwater Lodge Paihia Bay Of Islands
Saltwater Lodge Hostel Paihia
Saltwater Lodge - Hostel Paihia
Saltwater Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Saltwater Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Paihia

Frequently asked questions

Is Saltwater Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Saltwater Lodge - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Saltwater Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Saltwater Lodge - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Saltwater Lodge - Hostel located?

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

Saltwater Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
empty summer
I really enjoyed my time here. The staff was very helpful and I had a whole room to myself as there were very few tourists when I was visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miller Corp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location ever!
Best location ever, right next to cafe, Resturanta, bars, dairy, liquor store and cafes. 5 mins walk to the wharf where the ferry departs, tour pick ups, central town and supermarket. Super friendly staff. The super king size bed was great too! The lodge is just a bit dated but the price was fair.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Placido, Auckland new zealand

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to centre. Easy check-inand check-out. Beautiful and neat place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paihia
The staff were friendly and fun in the evenings but it's definitely a quiet hostel. The beds weren't the most comfy, pack mosquito spray! Plenty of bars and food places around. Super close to the beach which I loved
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
No far from city center. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Leo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sohel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place to relax and get away
This is in a unique and historical location. Nice and quiet location. Features outdoor jacuzzi, foot baths and movie area While kitchen is small for a criwd, the daily meals were well worth spending the money and not cooking...accommodating all types of dietary issues Nice place for some solitude
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was really great! I stayed in a dorm style bedroom which was overall fine but I would recommend more outlets (or more accessible outlets), as well as maybe oil up the bunk beds so they don't squeak so much. But great amenities in the kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can do late check in Skweeky bunks. Overall cheep and good. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Miri, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly and very helpful staff. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

T, Nz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an easy location but loud near the main way into the town. Hotel staff are friendly but subpar cleaning. The bathroom was poorly cared for and the floor was smelly. It's okay, but there are better hostels in my opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to beach. Clean and comfortable. I liked having the fridge in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous bed. Noisy neighbours but not a problem .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and lovely patio! Would’ve loved to see the bathroom get cleaned more frequently, but it still was lovely! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

andy, nz

Disliked: Room comfort
disappointed bed was hard was a very budget room our expectations were higher than the room given
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Satisfied customers
We enjoyed our stay at Salt Water Lodge. The hotel manager helped take our luggage to our room on the second floor and also helped us bring our luggages down at check out. The room was clean and well made up when we got back from sight seeing. We are satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

William S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hotel stay at hostel prices.
An amazing stay, not your typical hostel. The room was spacious and clean, friendly staff. If there had been soap in the bathroom I'd have thought I was in a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome house, awesome people. Thats a perfect place to enjoy the magic Northland and the Tasman Sea.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
told to report to reception only because they wanted my email address and signature
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay
Lovely lodge, clean and comfortable, in beautiful surroundings. Amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018