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Pacific Coast Backpackers 432 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui Bus 1, 2 Tel (07) 574 9601 or 0800 666 622 Website www.pacificcoastlodge.co.nz BUG review Pacific Coast Backpackers is a big, silver-and-blue purpose-built hostel with good accommodation and facilities. There’s an excellent kitchen and big dining area, a cosy TV lounge with books and a separate room for reading and internet surfing. A back patio has a barbecue and a few small tables. Rooms are clean and well-maintained and wall murals with nature scenes give the place a bit of atmosphere. Bikes and body boards are free for guests to use. There’s also free pick up and drop off at the Mount Maunganui information centre. About BUG's hostel reviews This hostel was visited by one of BUG's team of hostel inspectors who write independent reviews and assess a star rating based on an objective assessment criteria. We show up unannounced at hostels to write honest and unbiased hostel reviews. Many of BUG's reviews now feature videos and photo slideshows. BUG never receives payment for listing any establishment and BUG's researchers never accept free accommodation in exchange for favourable reviews. Price Dorm bed $23-28 ($21-25 BBH) Double/twin room $70 ($64 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes. Credit cards MasterCard, Visa Reception open 8am-9pm   Tell a friend      Last update: May 15, 2012 Guest reviews for Pacific Coast Backpackers Average rating based on 5 Reviews Maintenance   (4.60) Cleanliness   (4.60) Facilities   (4.60) Atmosphere   (4.60)   Compared to other hostels in Mount Maunganui Maintenance   (4.60) Cleanliness   (4.60) Facilities   (4.60) Atmosphere   (4.60)

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KiwiRob   Auckland, New Zealand       Not the best 5 April 2004 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      KiwiRob saw things this way Maintenance    (3) Cleanliness    (3) Facilities    (3) Atmosphere    (3) (Review ID: 12197) Wow I can't believe that people actually liked this place. I though it wasn't that nice, the kitched and games room were a mess, the owners have a smelly dog that runs all over the place. Basically the facilities aren't very good and really need a good refresh. However ever dark cloud has a silver lining, the staff are pretty good and very helpful.   9 of 11 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?           Hostel manager's right of reply I cannot believe that a guy like 'KiwiRob' can review a hostel he obviously hasn't stayed at. We have owned the hostel for more than 3 years and never had a pet of any kind, I think that says it all. We have a first class hostel and facilities and should 'KiwiRob' ever visit Mount Maunganui we would be only too happy to show him around.         claire   portsmouth UK       friendly, clean, nice beaches!! 1 March 2004 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      claire saw things this way Maintenance    (5) Cleanliness    (5) Facilities    (5) Atmosphere    (5) (Review ID: 12198) stayed here for a few days recently and highly recommend it. Murray the owner is pretty mad but a total character and really cares about making your stay a good one. Has a really personal feel to it. they also have a good deal for swimming with dolphins-$99 and you get 2 nights free accomadation with them. The company they use is one in town which looks like the best one. It's on a proper sail boat with a real old sea dog called Butler. If you don't see dolphins you can go again another day for free so allow a couple of days here. Mount is nice as well with a wixked long sandy beach and ncie walks up the Mount. Hot salt water pools at the bottom are vey nice especially at night.   1 of 22 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?                   mikey g   cumbria england       the absolute tops!! 18 September 2003 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      mikey g saw things this way Maintenance    (5) Cleanliness    (5) Facilities    (5) Atmosphere    (5) (Review ID: 12199) really nice hostel!! you were made to feel at home!! the couple who owned it really made you feel welcome!! murry the owner even give you a lift in to town every morning if you wanted!!! spot on!!   0 of 7 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?                   Nicola   Cumbria, England       Best Hostel in New Zealand!! 18 September 2003 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      Nicola saw things this way Maintenance    (5) Cleanliness    (5) Facilities    (5) Atmosphere    (5) (Review ID: 12200) Lovely hostel! Stayed there for 3 nights and never wanted to leave! Nice big bright common room and kitchen. Owners of hostels very very friendly and helpful! Definately recommended!!!   7 of 8 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?                   brodie craswell   Prince Edward Island, Canada       The Best People you could ever meet 19 November 2002 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      brodie craswell saw things this way Maintenance    (5) Cleanliness    (5) Facilities    (5) Atmosphere    (5) (Review ID: 12201) Our car broke down one day, and the owner of this hostel went out of his way to help us, eveything from towing us back to phoning his frind to fix it. nice big kitchen and nice bbq lots of movies and close to the beach. thanks from canada   3 of 12 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?

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