Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers

Welcome to Pacific Coast Lodge & Backpackers – Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Welcome to Pacific Coast Lodge & Backpackers, an award-winning backpacker hostel in Mount Maunganui, one of New Zealand's favourite beach destinations in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Located just 2 blocks from the beach and right next to Blake Park, we're the perfect base for travellers looking to surf, explore, meet new people, find seasonal work or simply enjoy the laid-back Mount Maunganui lifestyle.

Life's better at the Mount!

Why stay with us?

🏄 Free surfboards and WiFi – Grab a board and hit the beach, just a short walk from the hostel.

💼 Job opportunities – We offer free assistance with finding work, and there are plenty of seasonal and casual job opportunities available in and around Mount Maunganui, many within walking distance.

🍳 Huge communal kitchen – Our fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook your favourite meals, plus free tea, coffee, herbs and spices.

🔥 Outdoor courtyard & BBQs – Relax outside, fire up the BBQ and enjoy the New Zealand sunshine.

🏓 Games room – Challenge fellow travellers to a game of ping pong and make some new friends.

📺 Spacious lounge – Kick back in our comfortable communal lounge with Chromecast and Netflix.

🧺 Laundry facilities – Washing and drying facilities are available on-site.

🖨️ Computer & printer access – Handy for travel plans, job applications and everyday needs.

🅿️ Free on-site parking – Subject to availability.

Accommodation

Choose from lively shared dorm rooms or enjoy the privacy and comfort of your own private room. We also offer female-only dorm rooms for travellers who prefer a women-only environment.
All rooms include bed linen and duvets, while shared dorm beds have lockable storage bins underneath the beds to help keep your belongings safe and secure. Bathroom and toilet facilities are shared.
Towels are available to hire for $4 each.
Looking to stay longer? Discounted weekly rates are available for eligible stays.
Can't find the room type or option you're looking for? Please contact our reception team directly; some accommodation options may still be available even if they are not showing online, and we'll do our best to help with your request.

Location & Getting Here

Our hostel is ideally located in Mount Maunganui, just 500 metres from the beach and next to Blake Park. We're approximately 5 km from Tauranga Airport.
The local bus stop is directly outside the hostel. If you're arriving from Tauranga, take Bus #5.
The InterCity bus stop is also directly outside the hostel. When booking your InterCity journey, select PCL Pacific Coast Lodge (stop code: PCL Pacific Coast Lodge).

CHECK-IN

2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
On arrival, all guests must provide:
- Photo ID (passport, 18+ card or valid New Zealand driver's licence)
- Credit card
- $30 key deposit will be taken by pre authorisation on your Credit Card, and released at check out when key is returned at reception.
Please make sure all guests have the required ID to avoid disappointment.
Late check-in is available until midnight by prior arrangement. Please contact us in advance if you will arrive after 9:00 pm.

CHECK-OUT

8:00 am – 10:00 am

PAYMENT

The property will charge the total amount of your booking 3 days before arrival, except for the following periods and events, when full non-refundable payment will be taken at the time of booking:
- Summer peak season (24 December – second Sunday of January)
- Major festivals, including Juicy, One Love, Bay Dreams and similar events
- All public holidays

Booking Fees
A 2.5% surcharge applies to all bookings paid by debit or credit card.
To avoid the surcharge, you can pay by bank transfer. Please contact the hostel directly for bank details.

If your payment card is invalid, the property will contact you to request new card details. If valid card details are not provided within 24 hours, the property reserves the right to cancel your booking.

CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY

You can cancel your booking free of charge up to 72 hours before arrival, except during the special periods listed below.
If you cancel less than 72 hours before arrival, or do not arrive for your booking, the full booking amount will be charged.
No refund will be provided if you change your dates or leave the hostel early for any reason after your stay has commenced.
Exceptions to the 72-hour cancellation policy:
During public holidays, summer peak season (24 December – second Sunday of January), Bay Dreams, One Love, Juicy Festival and certain major concerts or events, full non-refundable prepayment will be required at the time of booking.

Please note: During the summer peak season, all guests must be 21 years or older to stay at the hostel.

We can't wait to welcome you to Mount Maunganui – where the beaches are beautiful, the surf is calling and there's always someone new to meet.

Life's better at the Mount! 🌊☀️🏄