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The Brownston Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

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73 Brownston St, Wanaka, Otago, 9305
  • Place, Picture Lounge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pembroke Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wānaka Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Wānaka

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 Wānaka hostel include Gallery Thirty Three and Wānaka Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Picture Lounge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pembroke Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gallery Thirty Three - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • That Wānaka Tree - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firebird - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Brownston Hostel

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

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wānaka 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 Wānaka 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.

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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

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 provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 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 - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

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

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.

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 Wānaka Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

The Brownston Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 133 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, well-run place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious room. Loved the kitchen area and TV room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice and ok rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was very nice, with walking distance to the lake, the restaurants and shops. The communal kitchen was very nice, clean, and spacious. The room was very small, without even a nightstand.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable rooms, very nice kitchen. The staff were helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place was very clean. Staff seemed to be constantly wiping wn the kitchen.Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pronay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, Staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch. Clean, quiet, comfortable and in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay, good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful reception staff, who kindly let us know local whereabouts. Walking distance to grocery store and the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic placevto stay , very central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably the nicest hostel I've stayed at. Great facilities! great location. Parking is a little bit of a hassle; the 30 minute parks out front for loading/unloading are never free, but the supermarket parking next door works (limited time there too), and I observed others doing the same. Then you have to stash your car further away, but at least that parking is free. The supermarket is great. really this isi a terrrific place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation. Clean and convenient, but walls think leading to noisy surrounds. 8/10 I would stay again, with earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

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

8/10 Good

Donna

Location was perfect staff and amenities were excellent and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was very kind
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tussie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accomodation in the perfect area of Wanaka.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very close to Lake Wanaka. And convenient to restaurants, grocery stores.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayleena

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

6/10 Okay

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly situated in Warnaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024