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Garden Court Motel & Backpakers

1.0 star property
Golf hostel in Tauranga South

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Garden View

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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44 Sixteenth Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3112
  • Place, Tauranga Domain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fernland Spa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, Garden View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Garden View

Classic Shared Dormitory, Garden View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Studio, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Tauranga

Tauranga South stay.Your stay at this Tauranga South hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. Brain Watkins House and Huria Marae are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tauranga Domain - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Fernland Spa - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Blake Park - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Mercury Baypark - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 18 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tauranga Citizens' Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pita Pit - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sierra Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Garden Court Motel & Backpakers

Golf hostel in Tauranga South
As a guest of Garden Court Motel & Backpakers , you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tauranga hostel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Garden Court Motel & Backpakers offers 11 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

Property Registration Number 1341662

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open January 01 and close February 28.
  • Pool access available from noon to 3:00 PM.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Court & Backpakers Tauranga
Garden Court Motel & Backpakers Tauranga
Garden Court Motel & Backpakers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Garden Court Motel & Backpakers to the airport?

Garden Court Motel & Backpakers is 6.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Garden Court Motel & Backpakers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Garden Court Motel & Backpakers .

How close is Garden Court Motel & Backpakers to the beach?

This hostel is 6.9 mi (17-min drive) from Omanu Beach and 7.4 mi (16-min drive) from Omanu Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Garden Court Motel & Backpakers offer free breakfast?

Garden Court Motel & Backpakers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Garden Court Motel & Backpakers ?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Garden Court Motel & Backpakers ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Garden Court Motel & Backpakers ?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Garden Court Motel & Backpakers have a pool?

Garden Court Motel & Backpakers features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from noon to 3:00 PM.

Does Garden Court Motel & Backpakers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Garden Court Motel & Backpakers to downtown Tauranga?

Garden Court Motel & Backpakers is 1.6 mi away from Tauranga.

Reviews

Garden Court Motel & Backpakers Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy fast check in. Heat pump unit made things comfortable. Not common in lower priced accommodation. Easy check out. Good value. Happy to return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025