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The Brownston Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Wanaka

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Shared kitchen facilities
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Quadruple Room
Shared kitchen facilities
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
73 Brownston St, Wanaka, Otago, 9305
  • Popular LocationPuzzling World3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRippon Vineyard5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWanaka Lavender Farm5 min drive
  • AirportWanaka (WKA)9 min drive

Room options

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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The price is AU$232
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
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About the area

Wanaka

At The Brownston Hostel you'll be within steps of Picture Lounge and Pembroke Park. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Wanaka hostel include Gallery Thirty Three and Wanaka Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 2 min walk
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 3 min drive
  • Rippon Vineyard - 5 min drive
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Good Spot - 16 min walk
  • Rhyme X Reason Brewery - 3 min drive
  • Kai Whakapai - 4 min walk
  • Big Fig - 5 min walk
  • Water Bar - 4 min walk

About this property

The Brownston Hostel

Hostel in Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wanaka hostel.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Brownston Hostel offers 49 accommodations. This Wanaka hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Brownston
73 Brownston Street
The Brownston Hostel Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wanaka

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Brownston Hostel?

The Brownston Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Brownston Hostel?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brownston Hostel on 17 May 2024 start from AU$120.94, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Brownston Hostel?

No, The Brownston Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Brownston Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Brownston Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Brownston Hostel?

There isn't one on site, but Wanaka Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

The Brownston Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Damon

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

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susanne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renbin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fahad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ratchakrit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is quite small without any facilities. You must use the common rooms i.e. tv room, kitchen in different floor. Anyway, the location is OK . You can walk 5 minutes to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to everything & staff were nice:)