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title: "Mount Backpackers, Tauranga: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Mount Backpackers in Tauranga: rated 8.1 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hostel · ★★★★★ · The Backpacker Group
# Mount Backpackers

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand

8.1 ·  Very good 189 reviews ·  #28 #28 of 30 in Tauranga ·  4.1/5 on Google, 206 reviews ·  6.3 Location score
## About Mount Backpackers

Mount Backpackers is a hostel in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 189 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 5.3 km from the centre of Tauranga. The nearest beach is 270 m away. The nearest airport, Tauranga Airport (TRG), is 4.2 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1972

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Chain:** The Backpacker Group

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

87 Maunganui Road [mountbackpackers.com](http://www.mountbackpackers.com/)

## How Mount Backpackers scores

Better rated than 7% of hotels in Tauranga

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **6.3**
-   Beach access **9.4**

Tauranga average

## Rating on Google

4.1/5

206 Google reviews

-   5★62%
-   4★19%
-   3★8%
-   2★5%
-   1★6%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **56**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **55**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pilot Bay Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">270 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tauranga Airport (TRG)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tauranga</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Mount Backpackers: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. The hostel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hostel's ticket service and tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Mount Backpackers. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hostel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hostel, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hostel to enhance your experience. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. For those with discerning taste buds, having an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at your disposal will undoubtedly be appreciated. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Mount Backpackers. During your stay, the hostel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit.

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## Questions about Mount Backpackers

### How do guests rate Mount Backpackers?

Mount Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 189 reviews, which is better than 7% of rated hotels in Tauranga.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Mount Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Mount Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Mount Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Tauranga Airport (TRG), is 4.2 km away in a straight line.

### Is Mount Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 270 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Mount Backpackers have?

Mount Backpackers has 7 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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