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Mount Backpackers

Hotel in Mount Maunganui

Hotel★★★★4-star4.1 (206 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Great location — 6 attractions within walking distance

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About

Mount Backpackers is a hotel to stay in Mount Maunganui. The hotel is close to Pilot Bay Beach and Gourmet Night Market, around 4 km from Tauranga Airport. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.1/5 across 206 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight This place has a great location and the people, and staff are very lovely..

What guests mention

This place has a great location and the people, and staff are very lovely.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

  • Pilot Bay Beach0.4 km
  • Gourmet Night Market0.5 km
  • Pilot Boat Berth0.5 km
  • Hinekite Takutai / Main Beach0.6 km
  • Tug Boat Berth0.6 km
  • Leisure Island0.8 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 50 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Tauranga Airport (TRG) 4.0 km → all hotels near TRG
Nearest beach
Pilot Bay Beach0.4 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 15 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Mount Backpackers?

From Mount Backpackers, Tauranga Airport (TRG) is around 4.0 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Mount Backpackers from the beach?

The nearest beach, Pilot Bay Beach, is about 0.4 km from Mount Backpackers in a straight line.

Does Mount Backpackers have wifi?

Yes — Mount Backpackers offers free wi-fi.

How is Mount Backpackers rated?

Mount Backpackers scores 4.1 out of 5 across 206 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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