Hostel
On the Beach Backpackers
Ferry Landing, Whitianga, New Zealand
About On the Beach Backpackers
On the Beach Backpackers is a hostel in Ferry Landing, Whitianga, New Zealand. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 23 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, free parking. It is 800 m from the centre of Whitianga. The nearest beach is 110 m away. The nearest airport, Auckland International Airport (AKL), is 84 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 10:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 24
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 2
46 Buffalo Beach Road
Prices
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How On the Beach Backpackers scores
Better rated than 15% of hotels in Whitianga
- Guest rating 8.6
- Location 5.9
- Beach access 10.0
Whitianga average
Amenities
Leisure
- Beachfront
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Concierge
- Laundry
In the rooms
- Kitchen
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 5.9/10
- Walk grade
- 0/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 0
- Sights within 1 km
- 0
| Nearest beachBuffalo Beach | 110 m2 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportAuckland International Airport (AKL) | 84 km189 min drive |
| Distance to the centreWhitianga | 800 m13 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopFour Square Buffalo Beach | 910 m15 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyMercury Bay Pharmacy | 1.2 km19 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Mercury Bay Museum1.2 km
Weather in Whitianga
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- Albert Number 6 Motel Motel ★★ 1.0 km away9.1
- Crowsnest Apartments Apartment 1.0 km away9.3
- Aotearoa Lodge & Tours Motel ★★★½ 1.1 km away8.2
- Esplanade Apartments Apartment 1.3 km away8.9
Questions about On the Beach Backpackers
How do guests rate On the Beach Backpackers?
On the Beach Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 23 reviews, which is better than 15% of rated hotels in Whitianga.
What are the check-in and check-out times at On the Beach Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 10:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Is there parking at On the Beach Backpackers?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is On the Beach Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, Auckland International Airport (AKL), is 84 km away in a straight line.
Is On the Beach Backpackers close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 110 m from the hotel.
How many rooms does On the Beach Backpackers have?
On the Beach Backpackers has 24 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near On the Beach Backpackers?
Yes: Four Square Buffalo Beach, about 910 m away (15 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to On the Beach Backpackers?
Mercury Bay Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.2 km away (19 min walk).
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