The Mousetrap Backpackers
The Mousetraps famous balcony with views of the Bay, opens into two large sunny lounges with roaring fires on those cold winter nights. TV, books, games, free tennis, internet, wireless, Bikes for hire and 3 well equipped kitchens with a relaxing outdoor BBQ area make for a perfect stay.
Two large sunny lounges, with roaring fires on those cold winter nights. Relaxing balcony, books, games, TV, free bikes, free tennis, free tea & coffee, internet and wireless. 3 well equipped kitchens with a relaxing outdoor BBQ area, perfect for cooking the catch of the day. All bed linen is included, all Rooms & Dorms are heated and all Dorm rooms have personal luggage lockers. Well travelled hosts Nikki & Jake can provide helpful tips and information on local attractions & sights in and around the Bay, all tour bookings can be made from the Mousetrap office. |
Availability & Rates
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- Adaptors
- Age Restriction
- BBQ
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Book Exchange
- Breakfast Not Included
- Card Phones
- Common Room
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Hair Dryers
- Hot Showers
- Internet Access
- Jobs Board
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Late check-out
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Parking
- Reception (limited hours)
- Steam Room
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels For Hire
- Washing Machine
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.Must-Read Hostel Info
This property has specific Terms & Conditions.The Office is open from 8am to 8pm.
Checking in after 8pm is possible, contact us to organise this - but no checking in after 10pm.
Not suitable for Children under 10yrs old.
All Guests must be over 18yrs old unless accompanied by a Parent or guardian.
24 hours notice prior to all cancellation - Local time here in Paihia must be taken into consideration -our day start's at one minute past midnight!
2.5% surcharge for credit cards
Christmas/New Years bookings. (20/12/17 - 07/01/18) These bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable, The Mousetrap backpackers reserves the rights to pre-charge credit cards on these bookings for this period 14 days prior to arrival (should they choose to). Declined payment may result in cancellation of the booking.
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
The Mousetrap is only a 5 min walk from the Main bus stop and information office in the town centre. Simply turn left out of the bus station and walk 400 metres along the beach front and Kings Road is the 2nd street on the right. We are just 70 metres down Kings Rd on the right side, at number 11.
Kiwi, Stray and Magic Bus, stop on Kings Rd, and Intercity, Northliner & Naked bus will drive via Kings Rd if you ask the driver nicely when checking in your luggage.
Located Near
The Mousetrap Backpackers is located in Paihia, the Bay of Islands, which is just over 3 hours drive North from Auckland and within half a days drive to Cape Reinga. It is an ideal location to explore the bay of Islands, Waitangi, Russell, Keri Keri and the Kauri Forests.