Mount Backpackers

Hostel in Tauranga, near Mount Maunganui

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

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.

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Popular amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 16 - Sept 17

Tomorrow

Sept 17 - Sept 18

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Portable fan

Shared/communal kitchen

12 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Portable fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double or Twin Room (Tri-Bunk)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Portable fan

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Portable fan

Shared/communal kitchen

35 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Portable fan

Shared/communal kitchen

25 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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.

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87 Maunganui Road, Tauranga, 3116

What's nearby

Pilot Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Mount Hot Pools - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Blake Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Mount Maunganui - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
Tauranga Domain - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

Tauranga (TRG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Barrio Brothers - ‬1 min walk
‪Gratitude Eatery - ‬4 min walk
‪Latitude 37 - ‬4 min walk
‪Rice Rice Baby - ‬3 min walk
‪Roxie's Red-Hot Cantina & Taco Joint - ‬2 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, barbecues and a vending machine
Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
Luggage storage, a front desk safe 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

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

Reception hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

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

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

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

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

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 10-minute walk of The Mount Mainstreet, Maunganui Beach and Pilot Bay Beach. Mount Hot Pools and Blake Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).