Near Paihia Beach
When you stay at Saltwater Lodge - Hostel in Paihia, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Paihia Beach and Bay of Islands. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Paihia Wharf and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St Paul’s Church.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and both cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are available on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as outdoor tennis courts or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Czech, Hindi, Slovak, English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
On Private Beach
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
94.4%
Closest airports
Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
247.1 km / 153.6 mi
Beaches nearby
Paihia Beach
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Russell Beach
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
What's nearby
Bay of Islands
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St Paul’s Church
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Paihia Wharf
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Te Ti Bay
1 km / 0.6 mi
Opua Forest
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Makana Chocolate Boutique
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Action World
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Waka Taua
3 km / 1.8 mi
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
3.2 km / 2 mi
Treaty House
3.2 km / 2 mi
Whare Runanga
3.2 km / 2 mi
Pompalier House
4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Waitangi Golf Club
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
On Private Beach
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Grab bar near toilet
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
Free cribs/infant beds
Outdoors
Beach towels
Terrace
Languages spoken
Czech
Hindi
Slovak
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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