People are doing a lot to keep tourism going in this town. This doesn't help at all," he said.
Mr Perez did not know what more could be done to protect visitors, though he was considering working with other lodges to boost community patrols in the Kings Rd area.
"We're more than happy to collaborate. People need to feel safe."
Mr Perez said the town should have a 24-hour police presence during the busy summer months.
Despite the attack, Mr Perez was convinced Paihia was not a dangerous or aggressive place.
"I come from Mexico City. Now that is a dangerous place. This is paradise," he said.
Whangarei-owned Bay Adventurer is Paihia's largest backpackers' lodge with space for up to 180 people in everything from apartments to dorm rooms and campsites.
Kerikeri Police Senior Sergeant Peter Robinson said police are still looking for the attacker, but say they have a strong line of inquiry to follow.