Beach hostel in Paihia Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hostel has tour/ticket assistance and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine. Limited housekeeping is available. Haka House Bay of Islands offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. This Paihia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Wheelchair Accessible
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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
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
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.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Cashless transactions are available 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 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit 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.
Reviews
Bruce
Apr 27, 2025 01:48:03 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: 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.
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Reviews
Bruce
Apr 27, 2025 01:48:03 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: 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.
Henriette
Apr 6, 2025 06:48:47 AM
Review Score:
4
Summary: 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.
Taylor
Apr 6, 2025 06:47:10 AM
Review Score:
6
Summary: 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!
Cheryl
Mar 31, 2025 02:34:42 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Very central location for activities, food, buses, wharf.
Some areas of the hostel are looking a bit tired.
Kory
Mar 27, 2025 03:51:15 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: 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.
Fay
Jan 2, 2025 11:03:13 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: 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.
Helene
Dec 28, 2024 03:48:50 PM
Review Score:
4
Summary: 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.
Lynette
Nov 20, 2024 04:22:35 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Good for backpackers accommodation. Rooms with ensuite available which is good
Shelby
Oct 3, 2024 09:37:19 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Lovely private room with ensuite. Staff were eager to help
Anne-Marie
Jun 9, 2024 06:54:44 AM
Review Score:
6
Summary: 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.