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Base Backpackers Paihia hostel

4.0 of 5
18 Kings Road | Pipi Patch, Paihia, New Zealand (Formerly Sunseekers Motel)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013
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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I liked this hostel, maybe because it doesn't feel like a Base hostel at all. The location is great, It's not cramped or unwelcoming, the rooms are fine and even have their own bathrooms. Just 2 mins walk from the beach, and a bar on site. If you're looking for a quiet retreat up in the Bay of Islands, this... More

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Woking, England, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Base was awful. Noisy, dirty unsafe beds. It was so noisy one night and I couldn't sleep that I was ill. Our driver on Kiwi experience didn't offer us a double room. If we had known we would of booked one. This is good if you're 18 and travelling by your self or with friends. The free BBQ when you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for 2 nights in an 8 bed dorm which had its only bathroom. The room was fairly spacious and definitely had enough room for 8 people and their belongings. The kitchen and common area is nice but quite small for the amount of guests - probably to persuade you to move over to their bar and purchase... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

I stayed here for one night the location was perfect near to the shops trekking route and beach where the scenery was lovely! The rooms were lovely and spacious with private bathrooms and kitchen with a fridge and work tops, the only problem we had was the doors were hard to lock. The main kitchen was small but with good... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

I would not recommend this backpakers to even a homeless person. Pool and spa was dirty. Rooms have mould in them. Bar security love to punch traverlers and ban them from the bay. Rubbish service. Have gone to head office to deal with it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for one night in an 8 bed dorm. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and kitchenette, as well as the main communal kitchen. Rooms were clean. Nice chill out area and garden. Right by the beach. Friendly staff, great lively bar. Maybe a little noisy if you are trying to get a good night sleep but apart from... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Stayed here for a couple of nights, the rooms were clean and spacious with en suite and a little kitchenette included. Reception staff were friendly and helpful and the hostel provided a very good value money for BBQ. Only downside is that the layout of the hostel is a bit strange, to get to the incredibly small communal area or... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Probably the best Base i have stayed in so far in NZ, the staff have been really good and so helpful. Location is brilliant and the food and drink deals in the bar are great too. The rooms are like chalets with ensuite bathrooms and small kitchens. The pool is more like a pond but the spa pool is really... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

Mixed 8 bed dorm, close to everywhere you would want to go in Paihia, great party atmosphere, super friendly and helpful staff. Only 2 plug sockets in each dorm which was pretty annoying, lighting was bad in the dorms, and all the beds creaked. But I had. Great time staying here and would definitely recommend to any backpacker who wants... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012 via mobile

This hostel is just next to few others and has a really good location. It's not far from any of the most important places in Pahia. Nice bar with good deals, great bbq deal, friendly staff, nice rooms, quite clean.

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Base Backpackers Paihia Hostel Bay Of Islands, New Zealand
Address: 18 Kings Road | Pipi Patch, Paihia, New Zealand (Formerly Sunseekers Motel)
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Northland Region > Bay of Islands > Paihia
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
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Ranked #18 of 25 Speciality lodging in Paihia
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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