Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 21:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival to make arrangements.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located steps from Blake Park and a 4-minute drive from Maunganui Beach. It is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Pilot Bay Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mount Hot Pools.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Seagulls Guesthouse - Cozy Hostel in Mount Maunganui

Average nightly price at Seagulls Guesthouse by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$69
February	US$68
March	US$67
April	US$65
May	US$63
June	US$64
July	US$63
August	US$65
September	US$65
October	US$63
November	US$63
December	US$64

What guests think

Across the reviews, Seagulls Guesthouse is frequently described as clean and tidy with well-equipped communal kitchen and lounge areas, a convenient location near the beach and shops, and good value for simple, budget-friendly stays.

Guests also appreciate the quiet street, keyless entry, and free or off-street parking, though spaces can be tight or limited. Common drawbacks include small rooms, occasional noise from hallways or nearby doors, and hiccups with self check-in or communication. Shared bathrooms generally work well but could use more shelves or benches, and a few reports note cleanliness lapses or a dated feel. Overall, expect a no-frills stay with practical amenities and easy access to Mount attractions.

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Facilities

Guests praise the well-equipped communal kitchen and lounge (with board games/DVDs), multiple shared bathrooms, and convenient keyless entry. Parking is free or off-street for many, though spaces can be tight or limited; some request shelves or benches in the showers.

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Maree

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Melissa

20 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms and communal areas had everything we needed, and there were plenty of bathrooms so we never had to wait to use them. Communication with the property was a little inconvenient as a question I had via message was never responded to, and nobody was in the office for check-in. It was a little outdated, so compared to other stays I felt it was overpriced, but the kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed to cook and the lounge has some board games and DVDs. It’s a really short walk to the beach, which is an incredible area so convenient for that.

8

Gerald

6 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was away from the busy mainstreet and had plenty of parking spots.

10

Jason

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed the board games in the lounge. Plenty of off street parking.

10

Katarzyna

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place, big and spacious kitchen, lovely lounge and cosy bedroom. All you need to rest after fun and adventures day. I love the keyless option to enter the building and the room.

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Rhonda

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

we were a small team on a conference. it worked very well. the showers could do with a shelf or two for convenience. the kitchen and lounge room are big and very well stocked with utensils. towel supplied but bring your own wash cloth. We will be back

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David

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

no flannels or hand towels provided no soap/shampoo shelf in shower

8

Mike

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet place, worked well for our visit. One suggestion -- shower rooms could use a bench to put things on.

10

Angela

23 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Self contained room was great, very private and quiet. Everything was immaculately clean and tidy, and keyless entry system was a breeze

8

sandip

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a consistent positive across rooms and common areas. A few guests reported issues such as a blocked or dirty shared bathroom or an unserviced room.

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Cilena

30 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was not very happy ,as we arrived and our room was not serviced? It was dirty ,i wanted to sleep ,long drive from Bay of islands? I asked for reception checkin ,no one was there? Dont offfer if yr not going to be there? The staff did say sorry but didnt offer any compensation? Your paying a reasonable about to stay there. Its a good location but ive never stay in a shared accommodation space so would have been nice to have someone show u around? The door lock up system feels like prison . Nice open spaces ... Nice kitchen. Friendly people staying there as well.

10

Joelle

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Super clean and comfy guesthouse, photos don’t do it justice :)

10

sjoerd

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Place was clean, staff okay, nice communal kitchen and lounge. Room small but okay.

4

Mathieu

18 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Le responsable tres gentil, parcontre pour la propreté catastrophique.

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Annalie

20 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean facilities, quiet area. Did exactly what was expected

10

Joanne

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a pleasant experience meeting other tenants there and the staff were more then helpful. Clean and friendly

10

Julie

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Superb location cleanliness and comfort

10

Carolyn

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Aged traveler here who could not fault this property. Nothing was too much trouble. It was so clean and tidy. So welcoming. Great safety features. Thank you team for a great stay

10

Angela

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and quiet, easy self check-in. Really clean and tidy as well

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ANZ

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Rooms

Rooms are small and basic but generally comfortable, with some offering private bathrooms. Several guests mention noise from hallways, adjacent rooms, or plumbing, and a few note minimal amenities or an occasional AC odor.

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Andrew

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The plumbing was very noisy when the shower was going.Being in the room opposite the toilet and shower i was woken up early.

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Stephen

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute booking and was amazing. Everything I needed. Chose own bathroom which was super. Close to main town and transport routes. Very quiet and comfortable

8

Fereti

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and pleasant. Family room for four people was a bit small.

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Angela

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tiny room but immaculately clean and tidy. Could really do with a small fridge otherwise there is no where to put even a cold drink

8

Ngahuia

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room very welcoming nice and quiet except we could hear walking around above our room other then that the stay was great👍

10

sjoerd

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Place was clean, staff okay, nice communal kitchen and lounge. Room small but okay.

4

Russell

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a little small for my liking

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Bettina

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Das Zimmer war sehr klein, die Einrichtung primitiv und der Preis total überteuert!!! Das war das mit Abstand schlechteste Zimmer unserer Neuseelandreise. Der Höhepunkt war die Kücheneinrichtung, insbesondere der Kühlschrank!!! Diese Unterkunft würde ich nie wieder buchen!

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barry

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was on the small side as we had a lot of gear

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shaun

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were helpful. However access to the building and your room are dependent on a key code which si sent by email. The room was clean, but the location wasn't quiet. The room i had was close to the driveway and front door, so you will hear card doors opening and closing as people depart/arrive late at night or early in the morning. Also in the morning you hear people walking by the room. So if you are a light sleeper alternative options may be better. The location is convenient and within walking distance to Mount Maunganui.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, and self check-in can be swift. However, there are recurring hiccups with codes, absent reception, unresponsive communication, or unexpected pre-charging.

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Deborah

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice tidy and clean room, had everything we needed. Nice and quiet. Great location. Limited parking and took me a while to work out door systems. Just different to what I'm used to, never spoke to another person, just walked in and walked out without seeing anyone.

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Melissa

20 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms and communal areas had everything we needed, and there were plenty of bathrooms so we never had to wait to use them. Communication with the property was a little inconvenient as a question I had via message was never responded to, and nobody was in the office for check-in. It was a little outdated, so compared to other stays I felt it was overpriced, but the kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed to cook and the lounge has some board games and DVDs. It’s a really short walk to the beach, which is an incredible area so convenient for that.

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felicia

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Paul was so nice and allowed me to park at his spot when i needed to. Great place, comfortable, perfect location, well priced!

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Kelly

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great place to stay, bit of a hiccup on checkin as it was electronic and the code I was sent was wrong and then the system had dropped out, but a quick fix by Mark ( I think), parking instructions were a bit unclear but another quick fix, room was warm and comfortable only problem was we could hear the person in the room next to us snoring. Great facilities and would be a great place for a reunion. Would definitely stay again

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Stephanie

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wondered what I’d booked when we arrived, pleasantly surprised, lovely and clean everything we needed. Was not overly impressed with payment, I had said I would pay at premises only to find it had already been taken out of my card…..

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Tama

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked late evening - reception was closed. Sent them an SMS and I was in in minutes. Above expectations for a small Motel type set up. Very clean. I got a great nights sleep which on my travels I needed. Shared bathroom not really my thing but when my plans changed you go with the flow.

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MICHELLE

26 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good communication, easy access after hours self-check in

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Simon

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly owner who took the time to chat & made me feel welcome

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Joanne

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a pleasant experience meeting other tenants there and the staff were more then helpful. Clean and friendly

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Carolyn

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Aged traveler here who could not fault this property. Nothing was too much trouble. It was so clean and tidy. So welcoming. Great safety features. Thank you team for a great stay

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Location

Location is convenient for Mount Maunganui attractions, with walking access to beaches, shops, and restaurants, and a generally quiet street. Several reviews note easy access to transport routes or town.

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Melissa

20 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms and communal areas had everything we needed, and there were plenty of bathrooms so we never had to wait to use them. Communication with the property was a little inconvenient as a question I had via message was never responded to, and nobody was in the office for check-in. It was a little outdated, so compared to other stays I felt it was overpriced, but the kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed to cook and the lounge has some board games and DVDs. It’s a really short walk to the beach, which is an incredible area so convenient for that.

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John

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hosts. Great room. Good air conditioning (not usually required but it was great to have on these days!). Convenient location, ....

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Gerald

6 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was away from the busy mainstreet and had plenty of parking spots.

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Wayne

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Seagulls is located on a quiet street, all facilities extremely clean and tidy, large comfortable common area, well equipped common kitchen and a back patio for nice days. The new keyless entry system did not work with my older cellphone but we worked that out. It is a long but doable walk to the beaches, the hot pools and Mt. Manganui Park. We would stay again.

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Grant

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place to stay, if you are wanting something close to the beach, shops etc, it’s great.

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Chris

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convient. Close to beaches & shops.

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Temuna

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

great location good communications

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Joan

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would highly recommend. Wonderful place to stay. Friendly, helpful, peaceful, central, clean. Loved it

8

Julia

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy. Walking distance to shops & restaurants. Easy check in process.

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Natasha

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Close to restaurants, activities. Check in was easy and smooth

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1 $70	2 $65	3 $66	4 $70	5 $70	6 $70	7 $70
8 $70	9 $70	10 $70	11 $70	12 $72	13	14 $82
15 $82	16 $72	17 $70	18 $70	19 $70	20 $67	21 $75
22 $70	23 $68	24 $70	25 $70	26 $70	27 $68	28 $72
29 $68	30 $70

Seagulls Guesthouse

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Family Studio, Kitchenette

Standard Room (Twin Room with Share Bath)

Superior Room (Double Ensuite Room)

Standard Room (Double Room with Share Bath)

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Standard Room (Single Room with Share Bath)

Double Room with Own Toilet (Shared Shower)

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