The Brownston Hostel

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The Brownston Hostel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Brownston Hostel in Wānaka offers a terrace and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guests can relax in the lounge or enjoy the communal TV room. Modern Facilities: The hostel features a lift, shared kitchen, and luggage storage. Each room includes a shower and carpeted floors, providing comfort and convenience. Convenient Location: Located 62 km from Queenstown Airport, the hostel is 2 km from The Wanaka Tree and Puzzling World. Cardrona is 35 km away, offering various activities. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the kitchen, lounge, and convenient location, making it a preferred choice for travellers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in Wanaka, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The accommodation was comfortable and secure with modern facilities. The room and premises were quiet. The hostel has an ideal location in Wanaka. The reception was pleasant and helpful.”
  • Sena
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Great location, got a room all to myself as it was a low season”
  • Eddy
    Australia Australia
    “Perfect location. Super new hostel with huge kitchen and indoor and outdoor dining. Tv room with large balcony. Card operated locks. Clean bathrooms. I haven’t found a better hostel anywhere in 5 decades of travel.”
  • Kevin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Facilities were excellent. Room was tidy and bed was great. Cooking facilities were awesome as well. Located close to the supermarket”
  • Travis
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The staff were very friendly and polite and the beds and couches were comfortable great location for it too.”
  • Deeppreet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very friendly reception staff. She is not only receptionist but also kind of tour guide. 😀”
  • Sui
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “i love the kitchen,everything near (to the lake and place to eat) love it”
  • Sheenal
    Australia Australia
    “Clean rooms Clean bathrooms Towel and linen provided Great spacious kitchen with free coffee milk and tea and lots of pans and pots”
  • Samuel
    Australia Australia
    “Perfect for a basic overnight stop in wanaka, great location, clean and comfy. Shout out to Laura who was exceptionally friendly and lovely to chat to!”
  • Small
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really great hostel. Private rooms were spacious and comfortable. Everywhere was very clean. Kitchen was well stocked and had plenty of space.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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