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Haka House Bay of Islands

4.5 star property
Hostel for sandy fun and salt air, near Paihia Beach

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Close to Paihia Beach, Haka House Bay of Islands provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P3,046
P3,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite

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Twin Ensuite

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

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Twin Room

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About the neighborhood

Map
76 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200

What's nearby

  • Paihia Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paihia Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Paul’s Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Makana Chocolate Boutique - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Haka House Bay of Islands

Hostel near Bay of Islands
Close to Paihia Beach, Haka House Bay of Islands provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, books, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Haka House Bay of Islands have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Haka Paihia
Haka House Bay of Island
Haka House Of Islands Paihia
Haka House Bay of Islands Paihia
Haka Lodge Bay of Islands Hostel
Haka Lodge Bay of Islands (Paihia) Hostel
Haka House Bay of Islands Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Bay of Islands Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Paihia

Frequently asked questions

Is Haka House Bay of Islands pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Bay of Islands?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Bay of Islands on Nov 23, 2025 start from P 3,046.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Haka House Bay of Islands?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Haka House Bay of Islands?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Haka House Bay of Islands located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Paihia hostel is steps from Paihia Wharf and Bay of Islands. Paihia Beach and Te Ti Bay are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Haka House Bay of Islands Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so close from the water and the kitchen is big and clean. very very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haka Lodge reflects its past as a YHA hostel with all the facilities and ambience of the youth hostel which encourages interaction with other guests. We were impressed with the helpfulness and pleasantness of the staff in answer to our questions about Paihia and Russell. The facilities are clean, well kept and presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very central location for activities, food, buses, wharf. Some areas of the hostel are looking a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Didn’t want to leave…

Haka House is a fantastic hostel, I can’t imagine there’s a better option for a stay in Paihia, especially on a budget. Great location, spectacular views from dining and main area. Excellent service with terrific front desk support, Byron deserves a raise. I highly recommend this place, and will stay here again if the opportunity brings me back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for backpackers accommodation. Rooms with ensuite available which is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay

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

Execellent location, view and staff!!!

One of the best hostel I’ve stayed. Beautiful view from kitchen/lounge. CLEAN and great staff from manager Pablo to Martin, Marika and unsure of name but a female staff from France. Friendly, professional and engaging.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely private room with ensuite. Staff were eager to help
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Henriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location but bad accomodation

It’s a worn down hostel, and since it is a part of the Haka Hostel chain, where I have stayed at other locations, I was surpriced at the low standard. The staff is very serviceminded and friendly, but that doesn’t outwieght the small and badly ventilated rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff (thanks Martin) and a very comfortable bed. BUT ... most main showers had no liquid soap, and all of the ventilation fan inlets above those showers were blocked solidly with lint. The hand soap dispenser in our room was so high on the wall it was virtually impossible to use properly, plus the washhand basin is stupidly installed. We do not recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uptodate and secure facilities, in a modern building with lift access. Well stocked except for a clean towel which I would have appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. A calm and clean place. Only thing I can think to complain about is the shower pressure. One time it was fine, then the next time it was barely a dribble, despite no one else using the showers at the same time. Otherwise was a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Deann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a fantastic stay, nice private curtains in dorm but my one qualm was the bed was very hard and the room was hot, making for an uncomfortable sleep. Other than that I loved the hostel

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Beautiful and Relaxing seaside hostel

The hostel was very friendly and safe. There was a fantastic lounge area that we used for cooking and leisure time. The view was beautiful and they let us leave our large bags in a locked room and use the bathroom and facilities after we checked out (while we waited for the bus). It was very clean and the only negative is that the shower door didn't hang completely straight. I would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and functional. Well suited to a young person/people. I did feel I get get better value for money by spending a little bit more and staying else where.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was way to hot in the rooms - No air-con or windows to open definetely the worst sleep ever. My other room-mates couldn’t handle it either.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is so central in Paihia it makes walking around to the many eating and shopping locations easy. We were in room 11 which was at the end of the hallway and did not get a lot of AC and the window didn't open. The small TV which is steictly facing one of the beds and cant rotate, also doesnt have cable or casting abilities. There was a DVD player so we grabbed a couole movies from the lounge just to find out the DVD player was broken so we ended up watching a movie on a laptop. I had messaged, emailed, and done the online check in to say I was going to be arriving late and still got a bit of sass from the staff when I called looking for check in instructions. The email with the info came through an hour after we checked in. Otherwise, it was average at best, but you get what you pay for!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Mostly clean, very quiet (I was there during winter), friendly staff, good location, large lounge area, strong wifi. Cons: Very loud cooling system in private room; bitten by insects/bugs overnight; clutter (unneeded fans) in private room; uncomfortable pillows; sheets feel old and stained; odd cleanup rules in kitchen (everything has to be hand dried and put away right away, so you're essentially using the same set of crockery/flatware as others throughout the day). I slept very badly and had to check out two nights early.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

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

Beware! Bed Bugs!!

BEWARE! BEDBUGS! More concerning lack of accountability! No accountability or support at all. Oh yes…No staff on premise or stationed on property after 9pm… so I had to spend the night in the common area lounge that night due to infestation nevertheless. Seasoned traveler here (visited over 75 countries) and after reporting being bite by bedbugs in the room (with provided proof of photos of bites and stained blood sheets after killing on the bugs) managed refuses to accept any responsibility and claims they “were” mosquitoes bites! It was 15Degrees at night and I didn’t even open the bedroom windows?? And how to explain all the bites on the legs and areas of my body covered under the blankets… or would “mosquitoes “ get to me there too ?? Furthermore, we all well know and recognise bed bug biting patterns that was evident in the photos provided. Stay stay clear away! Imagine. Did or will they even fumigate /look into this seriously?? Decide for yourself… Worst experience ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's all about location and staff here, particularly Gillian. (And, they answer their phone!) She was extremely helpful, professional, and kind. It's thanks to her and her knowledge of the North Island that I found some cool spots to hang out in. The kitchen and common room have a beautiful (although somewhat obstructed) view of the ocean, and are spacious. There were enough showers to go around, although I think some additional common toilets could be added--two per gender weren't enough. I stayed in a private room two nights and a dorm for one. Both were comfortable stays. When I moved to the dorm, I was worried about noise as it was right next to the common areas. But staff were good about closing the door at 10:30pm. Some hooks or additional racks would be handy in the private room bathrooms. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property.

2/10 Terrible

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness of property is its location bang opposite to shore. Staff is very helpful, resourceful and kind. Unfortunately, room allotted to me had no window or air duct. It was a bright shine warm day and temperatures were in early 30s. Inside room temp was hot & humid. I spent almost till 11:30 in dining area so that inside room temp is bearable and once you are so tired and sleepy you do not feel anything around. Same was complaint from other guests. Rooms have no air duct or window. Fans were also average at least coolers would have somehow helped. But other than this drawback everything else is super cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

AMANDA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was my first time in a very long time in a back packers sharing all common areas. I feel a cleaner should be on hand to clear the areas left messy by alot of people with low cleanliness standards. The kitchen shared equipment needs to be update ie fridges & cupboards. The room I shared was stuffy with no windows and a noisy air vent humming all night so this was uncomfortable. A lovely senior staff member helped with our non working room facilities. Air con should be in every room esp with 2 or more people sharing. The view and location was amazing. Linen clean and comfy beds. I would request a room with windows next time. As we were on a road trip parking was an issue when unpacking our personal effects. possibly obtaining a few spaces in the back of the complex would be convenient. all in all a pleasant 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lambertus

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

Paihia

Prima verblijf midden in het centrum van het dorp. Parkeren net buiten centrum.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024