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Seagulls Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Ocean breezes refresh guests at this Mount Maunganui retreat where the garden provides peaceful moments and the pace slows to vacation time

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Seagulls Guesthouse on Mount Maunganui's scenic shoreline offers genuine tranquility. Enjoy the charming library, sunny garden, and terrace. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, and express check-in starts your vacation without delay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room (Twin Room with Share Bath) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Twin Room with Share Bath)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room (Single Rm with Share Bath) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Single Rm with Share Bath)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room (Double Rm with Share Bath)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Studio, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette

Family Studio, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room (Double Ensuite Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room (Double Ensuite Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with own toilet (shared shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

  • Mountain view
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Seagulls Guesthouse is in Mount Maunganui, a neighborhood in Tauranga. While the natural beauty of Blake Park and Maunganui Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mount Hot Pools. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tauranga Domain or Mercury Baypark. Snorkeling, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Tauranga travel guide
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Map
12 Hinau Street, Tauranga, 3116

What's nearby

  • Mount Maunganui beach panorama
    Mount Maunganui
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Blake Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maunganui Beach
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mount Hot Pools
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pilot Bay Beach
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fusion Coffee
    14 min walk
  • Little Guy Bagels and Brews
    8 min walk
  • Eddies Brunch Parlour
    5 min walk
  • Burgerfuel Mount Maunganui
    11 min walk
  • Rosie O'Gradys
    13 min walk

About this property

Seagulls Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Maunganui Beach
Located close to Blake Park and Pilot Bay Beach, Seagulls Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Seagulls Guesthouse boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 24 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Seagulls Guesthouse Hostel Mount Maunganui
Seagulls Guesthouse Hostel
Seagulls Guesthouse Mount Maunganui
Seagulls Guesthouse
Seagulls Guesthouse House Mount Maunganui
Seagulls Guesthouse House
Seagulls Mount Maunganui
Seagulls Guesthouse Tauranga
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Seagulls Guesthouse Guesthouse Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is Seagulls Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Seagulls Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Seagulls Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Seagulls Guesthouse located?

Located in Mount Maunganui, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Blake Park, Maunganui Beach, and Pilot Bay Beach. Mount Hot Pools and Mount Maunganui are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Seagulls Guesthouse Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 341 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff are kind and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was Great! The staff were fantastic. The room was clean (Air con - a God send!) Presentation and cleanliness - Excellent. Easy to get around (buses). Close walk to cafe. Seagulls Guesthouse was just perfect, for my short stay👌😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean facilities, quiet area. Did exactly what was expected
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet room; comfortable bed. Paula was great at check-in and helpfully pleasant during our stay. A couple more hooks to hang up clothes would have been nice, as there was no closet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Xiaolu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was good, with plenty of parking spaces. The en-suite room was quite small but the living room and dining room were very spacious. Very easy self-check-in was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money ,clean, tidy ,helpful staff .Great cheap little guesthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless on all areas. And the welcome is warm. Very quier place. I"ll be back here next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

sandip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable place to stay

The room was clean, parking was free though the space was a bit tight, service and amenities were good, bed was comfortable, place was safe and secure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

ANZ

Liked: Staff & service
room was tidy and basic with towels and the owner was very apologetic for the not so smooth check-in good if you want cheap quiet accomadation but the shared toilet and shower is quite questionable as it was blocked with hair and human waste... book a room with private bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was torrential rain when we arrived. Paul allowed us to book in early. The guesthouse is very welcoming, clean with communial areas that had everything needed for a safe, comfortable stay. Highly recommended. Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

It was a pleasant experience meeting other tenants there and the staff were more then helpful. Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Walking distance to shops & restaurants. Easy check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sjoerd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place was clean, staff okay, nice communal kitchen and lounge. Room small but okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, if you are wanting something close to the beach, shops etc, it’s great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here several times now, simple but very clean and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower pressure is good and rooms have heaters so nice and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here. Affordable,clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing comfort

Superb location cleanliness and comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Close to restaurants, activities. Check in was easy and smooth
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend. Wonderful place to stay. Friendly, helpful, peaceful, central, clean. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice clean and tidy stay with good shared facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed the board games in the lounge. Plenty of off street parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, easy self check-in. Really clean and tidy as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communication was great & the property and room were very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Good affordable accommodation. Great communal area's. Comfortable bed. Clean interior and out. Great access to the local areas with close, free and safe off site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024