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The 10 Best Hostels in Tauranga, New Zealand

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Among the facilities at this property are 2 spacious, shared kitchens overlooking the water and a separate shared lounge area, and a specialised private group area. We have upmarket private rooms with ensuites to shared dorms with or without ensuites with eco-friendly bedding and tastefully decorated. This hostel has sustainability at it’s core.

There was such a great atmosphere from the personal but also from the people they were there. The balcony was great just to chill and you could reach the beach in 15min with bus.

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8.2
Very Good
1,067 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Situated in Tauranga, 13 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Hugo & Carters Backpackers & Motel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

it was such a nice stay there. The people was so nice too

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7.1
Good
1,039 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Set within 9.2 km of ASB Baypark Stadium and 9.4 km of ASB Baypark Arena, Hello! Accommodation offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tauranga. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen.

The hostel is very cosy and clean. Wonderful and friendly staff. We asked to the guys many questions and we received a lot of useful advices.

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7.5
Good
308 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Offering a shared kitchenette and BBQ facilities, Loft 109 Backpackers Hostel is 10 minutes’ drive from Mt Maunganui. Guests can watch TV in the communal lounge area. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hostel.

Comfy Beds, clean showers and toilets, polite personell.

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5.4
Review score
30 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Located on a quiet street opposite Blake Park, Seagulls Guesthouse offers free fibre WiFi and is a 5-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Beach. Accommodation options are all private and include double, twin, single and family rooms.

amazing! Paul is such a nice guy! very clean and relaxed

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8.2
Very Good
900 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

Located in Mount Maunganui, Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers is an award-winning hostel, located at 500 metres from the beach and next to Blake park. Guests have free use of surf boards and WiFi is available. On-site parking is available. The working hostel offer free assistance with job placement, lots of jobs opportinuties are within walking distance.

Netflix with english subtitles all the Time for everyone can understand easier.

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8.1
Very Good
453 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Mount Backpackers is a 2-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Beach and a 10-minute drive from Tauranga Airport. It offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi, BBQ facilities and a shared kitchen.

Mount Backpackers is an 8-minute drive from Mount Maunganui Golf Course and a 15-minute drive from central Tauranga.

The location is amazing close to the beach the mount the pools The managers really nice helpful people Nice to have bikes Thanks a lot!!!

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7
Good
323 reviews
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$22
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $122.95
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 19 reviews
    Great location and really friendly and helpful host 👌🏽
    Kai
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $141.96
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,065 reviews
    A good practical stay for what we needed. Great location. Loved the big bed.
    Linda
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $86.36
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,067 reviews
    High quality. Clean and nice. Best hostel in NZ for me - I stayed at 6. Terrace with view and place to meet other travellers. Great location.
    Elżbieta
    Solo traveler
  • 5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 58 reviews
    Great location by bayfair mall. Main highway through Mount is close by buy didn't notice noise from vehicles. 3 big rooms and kitchen/lounge. Great for budget travelers.
    Sam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $143.34
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 189 reviews
    Great location with good views and very safe parking. Everything was super clean and the place was nice and warm. Excellent bathroom and great selection of breakfast food!
    Leana
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $58.78
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,040 reviews
    Great place to meet new people and follow travellers. The facilities were fine, classic backpacker vibes. Make sure you bring your own towel as they aren’t provided.
    Jorja
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $86.36
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,067 reviews
    Great location, near lots of restaurants and cGe and 5mins walk from the bus stop to take you to Mt Maunganui which has the best beaches! The balcony is amazing, and so lovely to have breakfast and dinner out there. Rooms are pretty basic but beds are comfy, the bunk beds shake alot but that's pretty standard in hostels. Busy hostel with lots of people.
    sophie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $86.36
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,067 reviews
    Great location and stunning shared facilities. This is a backpackers with style. Two of us chose to stay in our own en suite rooms and though small, they were well appointed. Shared kitchen, lounge and rooftop terrace overlooking the waterfront were spectacular.
    Cathy Gunn
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $86.36
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,067 reviews
    Exceptional staff. Great location. Found it a bit pricey for a hostel but the view was just great.
    Marianna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $86.36
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,067 reviews
    Great location, right in town and all day parking very close (free parking overnight). I liked the lack of plastic - no plastic bottles of cheap shampoo/conditioner, shower caps or tiny slithers of soap.
    Lucy
    Family with young children

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