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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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Living area
Interior entrance
Breakfast 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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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Economy Cabin, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

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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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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
3 bathrooms
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 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, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and meeting rooms
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

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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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Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a classic old building. Shared bathroom might not be for everyone, but for 1 night and for the price, it was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will most likely stay there in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing old building and and hosts very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous family and great facilities with a lovely vibe. Super clean, cozy and safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and helpful staff. Quiet street. Good communal outdoor courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Vida

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean. Convenient economical. Most places have a sheet about their facilities. This was advertised as bed and breakfast. There was a kitchen but there was a prominent notice "Kitchen facilities to be used by staff only". (Quoted from memory. Probably referring to equipment. I just wanted cereal and milk, but with that "rule" I left with no breakfast and bought on the road. If bed and breakfast the breakfast shold be findable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy room, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice owners and interesting guests
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

clotaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ancien, joli, probablement mieux en été car très froid en hiver
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful host with chance to.meet diversity of people culture abd age without judgement and unrealistic expectation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff that made you feel really welcome, polite dog included. Squishy bed but cleanliness wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hosts, Quiet location near the river and walkable into the CBD. Very good value for money this was my second visit in two months
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location, walkable to town, clean comfortable room and great value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kwan Tin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen

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

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

8/10 Good

Klara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff, beautiful living rooms and comfortable beds. Near the grocery stores. (-): some pans in the kitchen were too old so it was sometimes sticky...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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