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Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel in Whanganui with free parking

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Property amenity
Breakfast area
Interior entrance
Front of property
Living area
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel, in the city center, offers a welcoming vibe praised by guests. Features include a cozy library, sun-filled terrace with garden views, WiFi in rooms, bike rentals, and barbecue grills. Its convenient location is ideal for exploring.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
3 bathrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
3 bathrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Cabin, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
Living room
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Economy Cabin, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 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 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
3 bathrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Whanganui, Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel is in the city center. Watt Fountain and Ward Observatory are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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2 Plymouth St, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Watt Fountain - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Curious - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Creme Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Hostel located in Whanganui Central
At Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel have perks such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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
Braemar House Backpacker Wanganui
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel?

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

What time is check-in at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:30 PM– 10:00 PM for a fee of NZD 10.00.

What time is check-out at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel located?

Located in Whanganui Central, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Queens Park, Moutoa Gardens, and Sarjeant Gallery. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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