Looking for casual work to top up your travel funds? We assist guests in finding local work for FREE! From seasonal kiwifruit jobs to work all year round in hospitality and everything in between!

Group Accommodation

Perfect for large and small group accommodation. Our Mount Backpackers has 96 beds, providing beach accommodation at affordable prices!

Mt Maunganui Location

Miles of white-sand beaches are just a short walk away (500 metres!), so we are the ideal base for all water sports, including surfing at our stunning coast!

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Pacific Coast Lodge

Welcome to Pacific Coast Lodge

An award-winning backpackers, Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers has been voted THE BEST hostel in New Zealand! We are located only 500 metres away from the beautiful white sandy shores of Mount Maunganui Beach, voted the BEST beach in New Zealand, offering affordable accommodation suitable for the well- travelled and the not so experienced backpacker but also for families, sport and school groups. We are the only 4 star Silver rated Qualmark hostel in Mount Maunganui, so you can be confident your stay with us meets superior quality standards and will exceed your expectations!

We will make your stay a memorable one, you will feel welcomed and at home.

Pacific Coast Lodge – your Mount Maunganui backpackers and accommodation – can host you for a one night stay up to long term for those who are looking for a seasonal job in the area. Our large hostel is fresh and vibrant with a surf theme and is well equipped to cater for large groups.

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Facilities

We are able to cater for small and large groups, with all our accommodation and facilities under one roof! Our large kitchen and communal areas will make sure your group has an enjoyable stay at the Mount.

Attractions

There's plenty to do in the Bay of Plenty, from swimming with dolphins, amazing walks, hot pools, to deep sea fishing and surfing, we're the perfect Mt Maunganui and Tauranga backpackers accommodation from where to base yourself and experience what the wider Bay of Plenty has to offer.

Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is New Zealand's summer playground and favourite holiday destination with it's 100km of white sand beaches and an enticing blue ocean. It has a spectacular surf beach on one side and the tranquil sheltered harbour on the other which attracts thousands of holiday makers every summer and the international traveller throughout the year! The main beach is the ultimate spot to people watch, surf, sunbath or take tranquil walks. The Bay of plenty lays claim to 3 of the 10 best beaches in New Zealand rated in Tripadvisor #1 Mount Maunagnui beach #6 Ohope #10 Papamoa - We are in a coastal paradise!

There is plenty to do in the Bay of Plenty! Lots of fun stuff for everyone, from Surfing, Swimming with Dolphins, amazing walks, hot pools to great local markets - where you will create amazing memories.

Right in the heart of Mount Maunganui is where you will find us. The Mount Backpackers accommodation where you need to be for the perfect stay, to base yourself and experience that what the wider Bay of Plenty has to offer! Because after all, “life is better at the Mount!”

Please click here to book your Mount Maunganui backpackers accommodation at Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers.

Live & work in the Bay of Plenty!

Beautiful Mt Maunganui

Adventures Await

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There is always a great experience to be had!

Pacific Coast Lodge

Welcome to Pacific Coast Lodge

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