I'm very impressed by this place. The showers, toilets, kitchen was always clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Its quite at night so I could get a good sleep. If you want to party late there is the Pipi Patch just foot steps away. I have stayed at so many backpackers and never got a good night sleep because... More

I really didn't enjoy my stay here. Despite seemingly having an army of cleaners the bathrooms were constantly filthy but may be this had something to do with the fact that you had to walk outside to get to them. Which was great fun in the middle of the night when it was raining. I was there over New Year... More

I was to stay at this hostel for two nights while visiting the bay of islands. Just before we reached the hostel I received a telephone call from home about a death in the family and I had to return home. I contacted the hostel to cancel the reservation and told them the circumstances and the lady who I was... More

The good: It has a pool. There is good parking and its close to some bars and restaurants. The bad: The staff were very standoffish and not welcoming AT ALL. The room smelled of pee. There are passive aggressive rules plastered everywhere about how they "have great CCTV". Worst of all the rude manager would not return our key deposit,... More

We booked to stay here as a group for the State Ocean Swim. This was our second time staying at the Bay Adventurer and our last. The good - the accommodation is clean & tidy, great location with adequate facilities, BBQ's, pool etc. The bad - unfortunately the manager lacks customer service skills of any kind. We booked a unit... More

The hostel itself is nice enough, rooms are clean and comfortable although the dorm rooms are a bit cramped, the price is average and the location is ok (all the hostels are in the same place though and most are cheaper than here!) Everything about this place though is overshadowed by the miserable, bordering on aggressive staff. I've never had... More

We stayed in an ensuite studio room at $107 per night for 3 of us - had a double bed with a single bunk on top, kitchen, sofa, table and chairs and a lovely bathroom with a good shower. Everything very clean. The only negatives would be: No toaster, and poorly equipped cupboards in kitchen - although this didn't really... More

We were a large group of 14, including grandparents & teenagers. The apartments were comfortable & clean . Our teenagers loved the casual outdoor ambience in the evenings, compared to the "stuffy" hotels we usually stay in. You just need to request for your extra requirements of sheets/towels before 9pm as there is no service after that. More

I arrived on a Friday night at the end of the busy christmas period. My first 3 choices of accommodation in Paihia were booked up so I settled for this one after a decent review in the Lonely Planet. The lonely planet was written at least 4 years ago though which is enough time for accommodation to turn BAD-O. The... More