Name: Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Address: 432 Maunganui Road, Tauranga, Tauranga, Tauranga, 3116, New Zealand
Rating: 9

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Mount Manganui Beach

Tauranga Airport

Rotorua International Airport

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There's been a surge in pricing at some NZ backpackers, spurred by a shortage of beds in Auckland this season post-covid lockdowns where many backpackers in the city shut down. In Auckland, this has resulted in an actual hostel shortage and a surge in pricing from $20-40 per night at most hostels to $60-70 per night.

In Tauranga/Mount Maunganui, where there is no shortage of beds (certainly not at Pacific Coast which had a least one fully empty dorm on the night of my stay), this pricing has been matched. An 8 bed dorm in a windowless internal room cost me $65. I think the pricing is greedy.

What to do? There are so many better coastal areas around the North Island (try Hawkes Bay, Gisborne or even Whakatane/Ohope), with ample access to the ocean and a truer representation of the best of the 'kiwi' way. Free of the wealthy pretensions and over-development of Mount Maunganui: bypass Tauranga, its horrendous traffic and concrete conglomerate shopping malls and go elsewhere for better value in a better environment.

Case in point: the next night in another beautiful town in Hawkes Bay I stayed in a four bed dorm with a 1st level view of the ocean, just minutes walk from the town centre. The cost? $30. 

Back to Pacific Cost Backpackers itself: kitchen and bathroom facilities are good, with the opening up of the kitchen to the outdoors a nice touch. Outdoor seating in the paved carpark/washing line area at the rear is limited, a few more tables out there would be nice.

There's a $30 key deposit that the hostel insists on taking in cash. This can be an inconvenience if one is leaving early prior to reception opening: in my case I didn't get a key for my room or the front door. The hostel should consider offering an option to hold the deposit on card such that the amount can be debited should keys not actually be returned, allowing people to depart outside of reception hours while still being able to come and go as they want to. Otherwise they can consider adding key-code entry for their front door at least. 

Look elsewhere for better value in nicer places

Best place! ❤️
Met so many nice people here and it’s always a good atmosphere in the evenings.
Felt like a little family.
Close to the beach and bars/restaurants. Hanging out at the mount, good times 🤙

Best place!

Ver nice and funny staff at the reception. The whole accommodation has a good vibe, great music in the common areas during the day. Many possibilities for spending free time, cooking, relaxing. The beds were very comfortable and everything was very clean. I definitely recommend and hope to come back here again! Thank you!

Great accommodation for young people!

The hostel is wonderful! From the friendly staff to the inviting atmosphere, everything was such an amazing experience. The location near the beach and local attractions made my stay unforgettable !!!

A great place!

My stay at Pacific Coast Lodge was absolutely wonderful. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that I had a fantastic experience throughout my stay. Their exceptional service, friendliness, and attentiveness truly made a difference. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful and hospitable environment for their vacation. Thank you to the entire staff at Pacific Coast Lodge for making my stay unforgettable!

Wonderful place 💛

As soon as I walked in, I felt welcomed and accepted. The hostel is so clean and most importantly friendly. I have made so many friends and memories. The hostel is an amazing place to meet new people from all over the world and it felt like I made a family, I’m sad to leave but happy to say that I made so many memories that I will never forget. Thank you PCL for having the best staff and environment for us that are travelling that need a home where we feel welcome and accepted. 10/10 highly recommended.

Best Hostel I’ve ever stayed in

I have been to over 10 backpackers in NZ and can without a shadow of a doubt say that PCL is my number 1. It’s always very clean and the staff is great at looking after people. You need something? Just name it. I have met amazing people here. Will always remember this place!

Vibe, people, location!

Many good people here. Always having fun with new people I meet. Love the pingpong table. Nothing but good vibes. Amazing location. 4min walk to the beach.  The staff helped me find a job. It has been great!

Great place to stay

PCL is amazing! 

Town is a short walk away and so is the beach! Go catch some tubular waves brah!

The hostel itself is a really comfortable place to stay with plenty of life in it with so many people from all over the world. It’s cleaned thoroughly everyday by the friendly staff whose hard mahi really shines through.

Management c’est tre bien with Lorys always active and in control and Lorre who’s super friendly and organized no matter what; always trying her hardest to accommodate whatever request you have.

If you’re ever in Mount Maunganui and need a place to stay this is it! Life really is better at The Mount, especially at PCL!

Ka pai bruddah!

The Best Mount-ained Hostel!

I stayed here in 2016/2017, came back a week ago for a couple of days, the place hasn't changed, still the family vibe as soon as you walk through the door! Laure on reception was very smiley and inviting, a customer service warrior! I will always stay here when I'm in the mount! 

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