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Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Living area
Interior entrance
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $54
$47 nightly
$54 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

Explore the area

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2 Plymouth St, Whanganui, 4500
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Watt Fountain
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

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

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Cabin, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 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

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Whanganui

A stay at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel places you in the heart of Whanganui, within a 15-minute walk of Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sarjeant Gallery and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Whanganui Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Moutoa Gardens - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whanganui Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Watt Fountain - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Article - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Victorian hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • 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 fee: NZD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (3:30 PM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfectly clean and staff were very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jørgen Kalvå

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great atmosphere and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a pleasant little cafe. Kitchen was available, however I didn't need to use it. Lovely homelike feel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hoists, Extremely welcoming, Just the stay that i was hoping for, Thanks again Mick
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just go! It was an excellent place. Clean, interesting, perfect location & a very helpful team. 10/10. Andrew & Susie/ChCh
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Friendly welcoming host. Nice lounge, kitchen, and dining areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's fine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

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