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Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel perfect for exploring Whanganui

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Property amenity
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite
Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
2 Plymouth St, Whanganui, 4500
  • Queens Park
    12 min walk
  • Moutoa Gardens
    14 min walk
  • The Yellow House Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Cabin, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Cabin, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Whanganui

Heart of Whanganui.Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens. Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whanganui Museum - 15 min walk
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 16 min walk
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive
  • Virginia Lake - 4 min drive
  • Castlecliff Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Victorian hostel perfect for exploring Whanganui
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Whanganui hostel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1880
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel offers 14 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Whanganui hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 10.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 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.

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.

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 10.00 for check-in between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 10.00 (subject to availability)

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Braemar House Backpacker
Braemar House Backpacker Hostel
Braemar House Backpacker Hostel Wanganui
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Braemar House Hostel/Backpacker Hostel Wanganui
Braemar House Hostel/Backpacker Hostel
Braemar House Hostel/Backpacker Wanganui
Braemar House Hostel/Backpacker
Braemar House Hostel Wanganui
Braemar House Hostel
Braemar House Wanganui
Braemar House B&B YHA Hostel Whanganui
Braemar House B&B YHA Hostel
Braemar House YHA Whanganui
Braemar House YHA
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel Whanganui
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kwan Tin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
clean hostel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely spot quiet, handy to town and exactly what we needed. Well be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Calla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was very reasonably priced at 85 for me and my daughter for 1 night. It was a cute clean small room with 2 single beds and a mirror. The shared bathroom was clean and approx 2metres away from our room and the shared kitchen & lounge within 5-6 metres away. My daughter is in a wheel chair and although its not an accessible place i was able to wheel her up the step to our room and bathroom easily. There was a beautiful walkway over a bridge with a skate park, wonderful childrens park and beautiful views one minute away walking. The room got slightly cold but there was extra blankets the beds were comfortable. Staff friendly and not annoying
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place was really nice had a decent bathroom area, the kitchen felt a little bit dirty but not bad at all. the outside area was lovely. staff were kind and inviting. the beds were comfy and there wasnt much outside noise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stays at the Braemar House . Its also a historical building with a fascination history . Its in beautiful condition and an excellent presentation of the old charm of New Zealand not found in modern architecture . Cozy area for group meetings in the patio area and ample size kitchen for gatherings to prepare food . Love it .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay with kitchen facilities and clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
property has lots of character handy to the main shops. close to the yellow house.....enjoyable cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming and informative. Clean property, good location next to the river and not far from supermarkets. Would stay here again however I did have a few little issues. The doorbell outside wasn’t working so I had to wait at the front door for a while until someone saw my shadow in the glass and let me in. The room I was in with the en-suite would be a little bit cramped when full if there are 5 beds and 5 bags/suitcases as there isn’t much floor space. There also weren’t enough plugs. I could only find one set of 2 which wasn’t enough for the 3 of us that were staying there that night, especially as one of them was being used for the lamp. In addition to this, an early check out key deposit box would be good. You may have one but I couldn’t find it, I had to fling the key under the gap in the door to the office and hope it didn’t lodge itself under any of the furniture/slip out of sight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alivereti

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate hostel and cabins, good kitchen and lounge area, outdoor seating in garden. Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a clean and comfortable facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Vida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely older style b&b, and staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable, set with furniture consistent with the age of the building. Bed very comfortable. Access to tea and coffee, but no breakfast available. Could use youth hostel kitchen between 8am and 8pm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

MARTIN

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice piano
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty room,a lovely experience,thank yous alll,see yous again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hostel, kind people and good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atawhai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabin room had gaps in/around the door so it was really cold all night, other than that it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was pleasantly quiet and I had a good rest for my day. Thank you Alice, I appreciated your help very much.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keleto

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are affordable and the staff is friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ricky

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cosy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

keith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022