Its a really nice hostel and very quiet so it was nice to have a bit of peace and enjoy the area. There are loads of bars and restaurants nearby but you are guaranteed a good sleep at this hostel. If i came back to the bay of islands i would come back to the YHA. Reception closes at 8pm so make sure you get internet vouchers and washing sorted before then. The staff are very friendly and always on hand to give advice.Its a really nice hostel and very quiet so it was nice to have a bit of peace and enjoy the area. There are loads of bars and restaurants nearby but you are guaranteed a good sleep at this hostel. If i came back to the bay of islands i would come back to the YHA. Reception closes at 8pm so make sure you get internet vouchers and washing sorted before then. The staff are very friendly and always on hand to give advice....Close

darrenali118008, England | Male 18-24 | 15th November 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

Total reviews: darrenali118008 has left 7

1. Smugglers Cove Beach Resort, Nadi90%
2. Lantana Lodge International Backpack77%
3. Bumbles Backpackers, Queenstown87%
4. Around The World Backpackers, Christ83%
5. Kiwi International Airport Hostel, A63%
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Great hostel! Super close to beach and all staff extremely pleasant. Make sure to check out the coffee/gelato place a couple blocks away. Great hostel! Super close to beach and all staff extremely pleasant. Make sure to check out the coffee/gelato place a couple blocks away. ...Close

Amanda, USA | Female 25-30 | 01st November 2009

The beds at this place are the most comfortable you'll get in any hostel!! Bathrooms in dorms a little small. Stayed in an eight bed dorm with one other girl so not to much fighting over bathroom. However if the room had been full would have been very difficult. Also kitchen area and dining room are very small although the kitchen is well equipped. Be aware that this hostel is quiet however the one next door is not.The beds at this place are the most comfortable you'll get in any hostel!! Bathrooms in dorms a little small. Stayed in an eight bed dorm with one other girl so not to much fighting over bathroom. However if the room had been full would have been very difficult. Also kitchen area and dining room are very small although the kitchen is well equipped. Be aware that this hostel is quiet however the one next door is not....Close

pisceanprincess, England | Female 41+ | 06th October 2009

Status: Avid Traveller

Total reviews: pisceanprincess has left 11

1. USA Hostels Las Vegas, Las Vegas60%
2. YHA Wellington City, Wellington97%
3. Criterion Art Deco Backpackers, Napi90%
4. Spa Lodge Backpackers, Rotorua93%
5. YHA Auckland International, Auckland87%
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very nice hostel and would certainly go back.very nice hostel and would certainly go back....Close

liam, England | Male 25-30 | 02nd October 2009

We stayed inside a little chalet beside the main building. Pretty comfy with the tiniest basin I have ever seen :)We stayed inside a little chalet beside the main building. Pretty comfy with the tiniest basin I have ever seen :)...Close

Choon Wee, Malaysia | Male 31-40 | 17th September 2009

Reception Desk closes at 7:30PM and I checked the other hostels...all close at or before 8PM. This is strange, since the last Naked Bus pulls into town at 7:45PM, if it is on schedule...and mine was 1/2 hour late. When I got to the reception, it was closed. Must be Salty's free dinks at 8PM. I had to ask the other guests if they had a spare bed in their dorm. Fortunately, one guest spoke up! The next day they pointed out a key box with a sign that is impossible to read at night. Reception Desk closes at 7:30PM and I checked the other hostels...all close at or before 8PM. This is strange, since the last Naked Bus pulls into town at 7:45PM, if it is on schedule...and mine was 1/2 hour late. When I got to the reception, it was closed. Must be Salty's free dinks at 8PM. I had to ask the other guests if they had a spare bed in their dorm. Fortunately, one guest spoke up! The next day they pointed out a key box with a sign that is impossible to read at night. ...Close

gforce15416, USA | Male 41+ | 02nd August 2009

Status: Globetrotter

Total reviews: gforce15416 has left 82

1. Home Travellers Motel- St Kilda, Mel87%
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3. Rethymno Youth Hostel, Crete87%
4. Base St Kilda, Melbourne83%
5. Prince of Lillies, Heraklion93%
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Clean and well run hostel with super kitchen facilities. Would stay there again.Clean and well run hostel with super kitchen facilities. Would stay there again....Close

Lee, England | Couple 25-30 | 22nd July 2009

Great Place! We stayed in a double ensuite in the most comfortable bed with a DUVET!!! Excellent kitchen with all the utensils you could dream of. Would stay here again.Great Place! We stayed in a double ensuite in the most comfortable bed with a DUVET!!! Excellent kitchen with all the utensils you could dream of. Would stay here again....Close

Kenneth, Ireland | Couple 25-30 | 02nd July 2009

Good little sociable common room and well equipped kitchen. In great position within Paihia- one block from the beach and beside the best bars. Bathroom was a bit dated but perfectly decent hostel.Good little sociable common room and well equipped kitchen. In great position within Paihia- one block from the beach and beside the best bars. Bathroom was a bit dated but perfectly decent hostel....Close

Kate, Scotland | Female 18-24 | 15th June 2009