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Mount Backpackers

★★★★ 87 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, NZ

7.2 guest rating· 301 reviews

About this hotel

Affordable Accommodation Near the Beach

Located just steps away from Mount Maunganui Beach, Mount Backpackers offers budget-friendly accommodation options with convenient amenities.

Diverse Room Choices and Shared Facilities

Guests can select from a variety of dormitory rooms, ranging from lively 14 or 10-bed setups to smaller 6 or 4-bed arrangements. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities are well-maintained for comfort.

Exciting Rental Options and Tour Assistance

For outdoor enthusiasts, the hotel provides rental services for surfboards, skateboards, and bicycles. Additionally, the tour desk staff are available to help organize thrilling activities such as bus tours, horse-riding, and surfing lessons.

Book your stay at Mount Backpackers now for a memorable beachside experience with great value for your money.

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Rooms & rates

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Bunk bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 13 m² · Bunk bed

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 22 m² · Bunk bed

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Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 30 m² · Bunk bed

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Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet bowls
  • Beach
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
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  • Daily housekeeping
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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87 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.2301 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly and helpful staffMaintenance issuesInadequate kitchen facilities
Cleanliness6.2
Service8.2
Location8.7
Room Quality6.2
Amenities6.7
Value for Money7.7

The sleep, which was the main purpose of my booking was really bad.

7.0

The location was really convinient, I can travel to the beach and mountain in Tauranga in close proximity.

I arrived on a Friday. There was a lot of clubbing and partying going across the street and the noise canceling is non-existent. I couldn't get enough sleep. In addition to that, the bed was really uncomfortable. For the price, I thought my expectation was already pretty low, but the bed is uneven to sleep on.

Yi Heng · CH · 2026-07-25

Good spot cheaper than pacific lodge and central

8.0

Awesome Swedish dude kept the ablutions clean kitchen spotless and hospitable ,

Air-condition blowing cold in 16 bed dorm winter

Tony · NZ · 2026-07-12

Lovely Staff

4.0

The location is great. Close to the action of the Mount and the beautiful beach is within walking distance.

I think there needs to be a screen or closer check on people staying here. The backpackers were awesome as always doing their fun thing. However the stay raised safety concerns for me with one older American (claimed Kiwi) guy who clearly had something going on-mental health wise or schizophrenia. His behaviour was so concerning and he should have been removed. Eventually his own family? orchestrated his removal and the police and ambulance was involved. I felt quite unsafe and wanted to leave but a security officer was to arrive at 10pm.

Julie · NF · 2026-06-02

Guest review

10.0

Staff are friendly

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Walker · NZ · 2026-05-10

Lots of stays here before

7.0

The reception staff person was amazing. I loved being allocated a bottom bunk thankyou. It was a midweek night and I was the other 3 beds were empty

The door was difficult to open. Some loud early morning departure of one or two travellers at 4.30am could have been more considerate.

Julie · NF · 2026-05-09

Good to know

For group bookings greater than 5 please contact the property directly, or we deserve the right to cancel the booking.

From December 15th we require all staff and guests to be fully vaccinated. Please be sure to have your valid ID and NZ Vaccine Pass ready on arrival, as our staff will verify using the NZ government verification app upon check-in.

If you do not have a vaccination passport, and valid ID, your booking will be canceled and the normal cancelation policy will apply (we require a full 24 hours notice - except for peak periods December 24 - January 10 when we ask for 48 hours notice)Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.