Located off State Highway 2, this quirky harbourside hostel is 7 km from Mount Maunganui and 5 km from Tauranga Airport.The 4 no-frills dorm rooms feature 4-6 bunks each. Female dorms are available upon request.Wi-Fi and off-street parking are free. Amenities include a shared bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen. There's a lawn with beanbags and hammocks, plus BBQs, and tent sites (fee). Kayak and bike rentals are available.
Apple Tree Backpackers in Tauranga
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Great location... affordable accommodation...
When I first decided to come to Tauranga for the kiwifruit packing season, Apple tree was the first place that offered me a place to stay.What a great decision that turned out to be. The kitchen is great, the facilities are amazing for a hostel and the staff are top knotch. Nuisance makers are dealt with swiftly to minimize distractions for other guests. Plus I like that you get some privacy in the bathrooms.I highly recommend this place to anyone planning on staying in tauranga for a season of work.
MoreStrong recommendation. Nice lounge, along with a well functioning kitchen. Apparently they have movie nights as well, but I didn’t stay long enough to see that.
MoreClean facilities, welcoming staff and comfortable bed after living 6 months in the van a total pleasure. Thanks a lot!
MoreAmazing backpacker in Otumoetai, Tauranga.Its right in front of beautiful beach.Good people, Clean, Good facility.Good location.
MoreAwesome place, close to beach and views, great rooms, has washing and drying on site also! Clean and tidy, great people who are very welcoming and make you feel right at home.Great place to stay when backpacking especially if you have only just started your endeavours.
MoreIts a lovely hostel clean tidy...the staff are very pleasant. ..met lots of people from all walks of life here i enjoy the vibe..
MoreAppleTree backpacker is a place more than a hotel to me. It is the first place I stayed after came to New Zealand and still Im saying in here. It has more clean and well arrange rooms. It is located in a beautiful environment. The staff is more friendly with their guests and they treat them as familiar. I love this place. It is a second home to me. ❤️
MoreVery friendly People and staff Clean and tidy, Cheap and affordable,And a lovely atmosphere, beautiful view of the beach close to food places.definitely will be back soon.
MoreNot clean, the owner dont care about you.People in the hostel are not respectfullA really bad experience
MoreVery unpleasant experience. Asked for the price for one bed and was told $30. after getting my wallet from the car I was told its now $35 with the explanation "Me dont know money". The setup is nice enough and it has a lot of potential, but with such unpleasant and rude staff, creepy atmosphere and dirty kitchen Id avoid staying there at any cost!
MoreLovely little hostel with a friendly vibe. Clean and tidy with a good 10pm quiet rule. Free bikes to borrow and use although they don’t have breaks. The beds each have a power socket next to every bunk and a small light. Beds also solid wood so don’t squeak or wobble. The shower rooms were seperate but again tidy. The rooms don’t have locks and all very open so I guess keep valuables close but I didn’t feel like this was an issue.
MoreBest Backpackers near to Tauranga City.1.4 km city center, easy to notice from main road. Nature friendly scenery in the front of Apple tree backpackers. Lots of foreign travelers staying there for a long time.The management is very nice to provide all the facilities in kitchen,bed room,hall etc. Refrigerator, Oven, Laundry services are available to the residents.
MoreReally nice spot, small and cozy! I didnt have a booking, I showed up and the girl at the reception made her best to accommodate me in the 4-bed dorm instead of the 6-bed one. Cool common areas, good vibe. Highly recommended
MoreHad excellent stay at apple tree back Packers the best service iv had in any backpackers IV been at so far great stay very nice people
MoreReally amazing place with great staff...I have been here twice and it is one of my favourite places in Tauranga..Clean kitchen and other facilities are amazing...Keep up the good work...Cheers
MoreBoth of the managers Navi and Paji (sorry if the spelling is wrong lolare very nice and friendly. We stayed two nights in the ladies dorm there was no key but it is an atmosphere where everybody is nice to each other like a big family ! As backpackers we thought it was a nice place to stay when you are on a budget. Thank you !!!
MoreI loved my stay in the Backpackers...really lovely place and Friendly staff.. really clean and beautiful place..Keep up the good work...
MoreI really liked the hostel! It is very comfortable and you have everything you need. A nice bed, a nice bathroom and a kitchen. You meet a lot of friendly people there!
MoreI stayed in the backpackers for 2 weeks and it was really amazing. The place is really clean and staff is really friendly..I really enjoyed my stay here...Keep up the great work...
MoreI was in apple tree backpacker for 2 weeks and stay was amazing.Navi ,assistant manager is really friendly and helpful.Place is really homely, clean and tidy..Keep up the great work
MoreWelcoming, homely hostel. Staff are very nice and always will help. Nice kitchen and facilities.
MoreI just stayed one night, but it was really great, people are very friendly (to drink beer, wine and discuss, its perfectbeautiful meeting !And I was in the green apple room, with a clean private shower and toilet.What more could you ask ? I highly recommend !!
MoreThe place has a beautiful view of the harbour and it has a homely feeling...the staff were really helpful and friendly...they tried their level best to help me to find a job...really loved my stay at the backpackers...
MoreVery nice and helpful people. They build relationships right from your first day @ apple tree. The place is ok for the price and facilities are presumably ok for any standard backpackers housing needs. The management is good and lovely and friendly. You can be assured to feel at home here!!!!!!!!!!! :::)
MoreSimply an awesome Hostel! the beds are comfy, everything is clean and the kitchen and showers are really good aswell! Add a nice garden inbetween and you are at the Appletree.Only thing to improve on might be the wifi, but you might be kind of used to that by now...Btw, staff is super chilled aswell!
MoreIf you are new to the Tauranga city and looking for place to stay then just go ahead and reserve. The most important thing of this backpacker is the management coz they help you on finding jobs and advising on places to visit near by etc . For sure once u get there you’ll have a great time with meeting people all over the world and gain some different experience that u never had , also you’ll be able to make so many remarkable memories . Hats off for apple tree and staffs
MoreI was there 3 months and always was so good the Hostel. Always had a right number of people and the view of the front is so beautiful. The staff is good and the order of bin to put your food is perfect
MoreI really enjoyed my stay here ! It‘s a small but comfortable hostel with great stuff.Thank You !!
MoreGreat and friendly backpacker ! Clean facility and super unlimited Wifi.Big matress !!!There is a track to do just in front of the backpacker, its really nice.Shopping center at 6 minutes walk.Nice small Backpackers
MoreIi i was planning to stay in tauranga for only 2 days... But after 2 months i am still here!!! Its been really difficult to leave this place and all the beautiful people ive bond with like a family. The location is perfect, quiet and peaceful but close to the city center and mount manganoui. The scenary and the waterfront is unique and mind-blowing. The place is really clean and the staff is really nice and helpfull all the time, even in finding you a job. If you are searching for a real backpacker experience stay at appletree and wont regret.
MoreIncredibly dirty/ smelly kitchen with no space for food, rooms do not lock. Weird atmosphere in the hostel maybe lots of workers.
MoreQuiet and friendly place with pretty good WiFi. The facilities are clean and sufficient. Common area is comfy. The beds are decent and have individual outlets. The place is a little bit out of the way, but there is a countdown nearby. However, a few more bowls would be nice.
Morehad passport stolen laptop phone obviously by the manager but too many lies told by saroj kc valuable lesson and owner lance does nothing easily the worst hostel in nz be embarrassed tauranga i am 100 percent nz born and do not deserve your nazi mindset kicking your own people to the kerb what does simon bridges do about it while your wife is over in china teaching English
MoreComfy beds, really friendly staff and other guests. Everything is a bit close together, so when people yabber on their phone or chatter in the kitchen, youre likely to hear it, but a good place to roll with the vibe and hang out.
MoreWith no doubts one of the best backpackers in Tauranga, they also are always thinking about improve their service and infrastructure.I would like to say thank to all from staff, my experience was really amazing thank you everyone all the best looking forward to come back soon!!! ;)
MoreClean spot to stay. Kitchen gets a little crowded at peak hours, but that happens most places. Good common spaces with plenty of couches and room.
MoreSuper friendly and helpful staffs,Nice and clean room and Cool guests.If you want to get a seasonal jobs in Tauranga,you must stay here.Nice staffs will try everything possibe for you.Id like to stay againThank you!
MoreA great place to stay in Tauranga. Easy accessable supermarkets and only a short trip in the city. Lovley managers and organisation. You are able to rent kajaks and bikes from the hostel for a fair price.In my opinon its a great Hostel particularly for a long term stay.
MoreThe owners are so lovely,and our tour with the hostel-owned kayaks was pretty fun !Everything is Clean and new :)Great Place to stay !
MoreI like this place its great , the owners are really good people they make us paper to proof our residence and also give us free bike for the day !and ITS ASLO FREE BREAKFAST .And the views is really good tooIs prefect for backpaker !
MoreI stayed here for a night. Just passed by. Very nice environment and facilities. Staffs are very nice. Give credit to Clara. Overall very positive experience
MoreGreat cosy backpackers, fun common areas with couches and hammocks and well-equipped kitchen. Lovely hosts are Lance and his wife. Close to supermarket and beautiful outlook with harbour-side walk nearby. Rooms clean and beds comfortable - even got free breakfast during June/July. Would for sure stay again for sure.
MoreA really good place to stay.Everything is clean and all the staff is super friendly !You have to stay here !!
MoreIm currently here right now and I loved my stay so much I had to give it a great rating. Such an awesome setup with the hammocks and lounge areas outside. Love the simplicity. Everyone I met here was genuinely nice along with the manager. Highly recommend this hostel if youre traveling through Tauranga!
MoreIt is really a good hostel. We can see the clear view of sea and the night time lightening is Omg fabulous. The best part of hostel is clean, lots of space to stay in garden and a nice kitchen.
MoreNice facilities and location (supermarket and bus stop nearby). Still, service could be improved (no white sheets, kitchen and bathrooms not properly maintained, some unpleasant smells). We booked a room for 4 people max and ended up in one for 6 people.Its a pity though, because the facilities are really nice!
MoreThis hostel has a quite unusual style. It depends on what you want. It is very open and you feel like In a community with strangers.
MoreBest hostel in Tauranga ! The manager and staff are welcoming and they know how to make you feel confortable. Its tidy and clean, the matresses/beds are surprisingly comfortable for a backpackers. FREE and UNLIMITED WIFI (yes for real!!). I Had a really good stay at Apple three, it worths every penny.
MoreHad a amazing stay at Apple Tree Backpackers. It has been one of the best hostels Ive stayed in here in New Zealand :Very friendly and helpful manager and the animals are super sweet! It was worth every penny :)Thank you Apple Tree for making my stay one to remember!
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