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Mount Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers discover Mount Maunganui's coastal charm by renting bikes or exploring on foot, then return to relax in the hostel's peaceful common areas.

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Mount Backpackers sits in the heart of Mount Maunganui, welcoming guests with a cozy library and relaxing terrace. The property offers practical amenities including high-speed WiFi and laundry facilities, while the knowledgeable staff helps arrange tour tickets.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located near the beach, Mount Backpackers is in Mount Maunganui, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. The Elms Mission House and Monmouth Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Hot Pools and Mount Maunganui Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tauranga Domain or Mercury Baypark. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tauranga travel guide
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87 Maunganui Road, Tauranga, 3116

What's nearby

  • A beach with a wooden fence, grassy dunes, and a forested hill in the background.
    Mount Maunganui
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Mount Mainstreet
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maunganui Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mount Hot Pools
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blake Park
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Wave Cafe
    5 min walk
  • pier 1
    3 min walk
  • Burger King
    5 min walk
  • Salt Water
    6 min walk
  • Mac's Brewbar Astrolabe
    1 min walk

About this property

Mount Backpackers

  • Hostel near Mount Maunganui
  • At Mount Backpackers, you can look forward to a terrace, a library and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Bike hire, a vending machine and luggage storage
    • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
    • A front desk safe, barbecues and a reception hall
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Mount Backpackers feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Shared bathrooms with showers
    • Communal kitchens and portable fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

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 lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 30.00 per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mount Backpackers?

Mount Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mount Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mount Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Mount Backpackers located?

Located in Mount Maunganui, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of The Mount Mainstreet and Mount Maunganui. Maunganui Beach and Pilot Bay Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mount Backpackers Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Verified

6/10 Okay

Melvin

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sehr zentral gelegen, trotz vollerBelegung im Dorm war es relativ ruhig
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jo

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MINJIN

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

좋은사람들과 좋은지역

숙소는 청결했고, 모두가 친절했다. 위치또한 좋았다. 귀여운 고양이가 한마리 있다.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Phil

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

8/10 Good

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jared

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Parker

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

8/10 Good

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

CID

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

8/10 Good

David

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