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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
Front of property
Living area
Interior entrance
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
The current price is NZ$89
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top 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

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
3 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

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

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
3 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top 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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Economy Cabin, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Cabin, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top 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

Economy Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, pillow-top 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 cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
Living room
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Cabin, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
3 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
2 Plymouth St, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Sarjeant Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Watt Fountain - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mischief - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 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 hire, a front desk safe and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra 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 transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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.

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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 ratings 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 does it cost to stay at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$89.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 to 10:00 PM for a fee of NZD 10.00.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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