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Mount Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Mount Maunganui in Tauranga

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Interior
Exterior
Double or Twin Room (Tri-Bunk) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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87 Maunganui Road, Tauranga, 3116
  • Place, Maunganui Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pilot Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Hot Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Tri-Bunk) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Tri-Bunk)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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

About the neighborhood

Tauranga

Mount Maunganui stay.A stay at this Mount Maunganui hostel places you steps from The Mount Mainstreet and within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Plenty. Maunganui Beach and Pilot Bay Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Maunganui Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pilot Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mount Hot Pools - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blake Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rice Rice Baby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Barrio Brothers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 37 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪pier 1 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gratitude Eatery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mount Backpackers

Hostel near Mount Maunganui in Tauranga
As a guest of Mount Backpackers, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Mount Backpackers.

This Tauranga hostel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Mount Backpackers offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Mount Backpackers Hostel Mount Maunganui
Mount Backpackers Hostel
Mount Backpackers Mount Maunganui
Mount Backpackers Tauranga
Mount Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Mount Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mount Backpackers to the airport?

Mount Backpackers is 3.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mount Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mount Backpackers.

How close is Mount Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Maunganui Beach and 8-minute walk from Pilot Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mount Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Mount Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mount Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Mount Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Mount Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Mount Backpackers have a pool?

Mount Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Mount Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Mount Backpackers to downtown Tauranga?

Mount Backpackers is 3.7 mi away from Tauranga.

Reviews

Mount Backpackers Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Parker

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everywhere very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Meda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good price. Bit noisy and has student house vibe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Melvin

Liked: Staff & service
Close proximity to the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendliness of the people who stay and work there. From Rob calling me to check that I was still coming to stay and waiting till I arrived to chexk me in, to the other residents making it feel like a home away from home. I will be back again next year to stay for work. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exactly what I expected and more

It’s a hostel in the centre of Mount Maunganui, so you’re going to get noise from the bars, clubs on its doorstep. But that’s totally expected, so the loud music from the club downstairs on the Friday night I stayed was no issue whatsoever. The hostel itself is great, staff are super friendly and helpful, the kitchen has all you need and there’s a nice relaxed vibe. The location is amazing for the Main Street and all it has to offer in shop, bars and restaurants. The main beach is a 5 min walk so you’re spoiled for choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francis, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy bedrooms and clean toilets. Kitchen and lounge reasonable in size relative to the maximum capacity of the backpackers. Approachable, accommodating and friendly staff. I was able to choose my own bunk bed. Good wee community of backpackers, all we’re friendly and welcoming. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
central location. friendly & efficient staff. room & premises is cleaner than most hostel type accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hostel

Nice hostel but a little small for the amount of people. Rooms were a bit cramped. Clean and good location so good for a couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for the price

Kitchen was clean, communal bathrooms are clean, friendly staff, good location, rooms were a tad bit old, but clean. Reasonable for the price. The staff was incredible. Katie, at reception, was gracious enough to even loan me her coat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location! Great Vibe!

I could have stayed here for a long time! It’s a hostel. So it’s what you’d expect from a hostel. Busy rooms (I was in a 16 person room) but the people were all so nice. It’s clean enough for a hostel. You’re right in the centre of everything and beach is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Jo, UK

Convenient location close to Mount Maunganui, the beach, and lots of cafes and restaurants. The accommodation itself was okay, it is a hostel so you get what it says on the tin; it was quite noisy at night but there is a 11pm curfew.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
A simple, friendly backbackers in a great location. The beds mattresses were very soft and therefore I didn't sleep the best, but the room was cozy and it was nice to have bedding provided and not staying in a sleeping bag like I expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ally, New Zealand - Hawkes Bay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jane, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great cafes and nightlife all in the vicinity

8/10 Good

Phil, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Everyday, Unpretentious; Value: Inexpensive, Economical; Service: Professional, Friendly, Courteous; Everything an easy walk away

8/10 Good

Scott, New Zealand - Waikato

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Bargain; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Neat;

8/10 Good

CID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018