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42b College House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Edwardian hostel perfect for exploring Whanganui

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
Family Room, Shared Bathroom
Exterior
Shared Dormitory, Women only
Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
42B Campbell Street, Whanganui, 4500
  • Queens Park
    8 min walk
  • Sarjeant Gallery
    9 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    4 min walk
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Five Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Five Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Whanganui

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Queens Park and Sarjeant Gallery. Whanganui Museum and Ward Observatory are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whanganui Museum - 10 min walk
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 15 min walk
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 19 min walk
  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive
  • Castlecliff Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

42b College House - Hostel

Edwardian hostel perfect for exploring Whanganui
As a guest of 42b College House - Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at 42b College House - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Edwardian Whanganui hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
42b College House - Hostel offers 11 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 10 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges NZD 1 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: NZD 10 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 1

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

42b College House
42b College House Hostel
42b College House Hostel Wanganui
42b College House Wanganui
42b College House Hostel Whanganui
42b College House Whanganui
42b College House - Hostel Whanganui
42b College House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

42b College House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Willow

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Dunedin, Mosgiel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The graden area at the property was so calm and relaxed. The interesting people that hung around the kitchen and eating area made the place seem lively.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old rundown hostel. Staff was helpful, had sky in tv room, Pity some owners just take $$ for decades but put nothing back in. Value for $27 a night was not worth it compared to other towns, even national park was only$19 with modern look and spa. I wouldnt recommend this place unfortunately. A lick of pain and new beds might just show some effort back to guests who pay good money to stay. 1 of the only bad reviews ive had to make out of hundreds of places as a hotels.com gold member
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
Would definitely not stay here again and would advise others not to , whole family of very loud people !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very welcoming and very helpful I will stay there again ! Next time I will bring my friends too! Market was just fab today loved it!! I be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable Accommodation
For the price it couldn't be better. Very helpful hosts. all services available.I will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at reception was really helpful, and even offered to drive me to my job interview. A cheap and cheerful accommodation, which is very conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

T C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NZMG participant
Booked into dorm but on checking in there was a single room available. So able to change with additional cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice quiet hostel close to the town center. It’s just a short walk to restaurants, groceries, shops, and cafes. It got very hot and my room only had a small window with poor ventilation, however the other rooms seemed to have larger windows. They have a cute fenced picnic area with animals (a rabbit, guinea pig, some ducks, and a small fawn).
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff are really helpful and accommodating. Cleanliness/maintenance is not the best. There is mould growing in the showers, others are either out of order or feel to be falling apart. Over the duration of my stay, I had a handful of cockroaches appear in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

P, Oscoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great attitude by staff! The hotel has a pet deer named Bella who was rescued as a fawn when she lost her mother and it is Bella’s job to keep the lawn (back garden) mowed. Two pet rabbits also assist. All will eat apples or carrots from your hand. This place has amazing character and dates back over 100 years as an educational dormitory! There are clean shared bathrooms and showers. The WiFi works great and the common.rooms and kitchen are large and we stocked. No TVs in the room. The facility is two blocks off the CBD of Whanganui so food and shopping are a short walk. The Town is on the western shore of the north island of NZ a little over an hour dive south of Mount Taranaki and about a 2.5 hour drive north of Wellington.. It is a great value and the pets give it a wonderful character.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maybe Ok if you are a backpacker
Not the place to stay with your twelve year old son... Maybe my bad but with the great reviews we thought would try it but after seeing the room left and had to pay for another motel...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

David

Friendly staff and host. Good for budgeted traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Bill, Hamilton NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice, friendly atmosphere. Centre of town, easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Northland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place, reasonable rates.
Great stay. Unfortunately I only was able to stay for one night. Especially love spending time with Bambi, the tame fallow deer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Sameena

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
My stay was from tues 13/2/18 - thurs 15/2/18. Upon check-in the host Matt was very friendly and welcoming. He showed me around the hostel and to my room. There was no lockers in the room which was a downside for me. The other only downside is the flies inside the hostel - in the room and in the breakfast eating room. The kitchen was spacious and very big. The showers and toilets were okay, however they could have been cleaner. The large garden space was great. The hostel offers guests free intercity bus stop pick up and bus stop drop off which is very convenient. Any queries and questions about trips can be asked at reception who are very helpful. There is lots to do and see around the local area of wanganui. I would stay at the hostel again as there was a very friendly atmosphere and I would recommend the hostel to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient
Staff lovely and friendly. Rooms very clean and tidy. Great value

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff but cold rooms
It was a really nice hostel, friendly staff and good common areas. However the room was cold, a heater would have been nice. Otherwise awesome.

10/10 Excellent

April , New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time in a hostel!
Owners are so welcoming and friendly ☺ would certainly stay here again. Rooms are clean, bathrooms clean. Cute collection of animals. Great for people travelling through on their own

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manager shuttled me to the bus stop for my 8am bus, thanks, Max! Very friendly staff, fun atmosphere.