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The Brownston Hostel

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Wānaka hostel

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A deck with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to an interior space, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a large painting of a mountain landscape.
A spacious living area with a stone wall, a fireplace, a large window, and a modern sofa set.
A stone building with a modern glass entrance and a bicycle parked outside.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island, and a view of the dining area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with three wooden bunk beds, white bedding, and a large window providing natural light.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A small, modern room with two single beds, a large window, and a mirror on the wall.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a radiator, and a mirror.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with four beds arranged in a U-shape, a large window with blinds, a ceiling fan, and recessed lighting.

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a window, a radiator, a fan, a sink, and a mirror.

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

A small, modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a mirror.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Ensuite

A modern hotel room with two single beds, a large window, a bathroom with a toilet and sink, and a ceiling light.

Basic Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Wānaka

In Wānaka .Steps from the hostel, you'll find Picture Lounge and Pembroke Park. Gallery Thirty Three and Lake Wānaka are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Picture Lounge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pembroke Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gallery Thirty Three - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Wānaka - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Water Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cork - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scroggin - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Brownston Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Wānaka 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 showers. 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 onsite 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property class

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

How close is The Brownston Hostel to the airport?

The Brownston Hostel is 6.3 mi (9-min drive) away from the Wānaka Airport (WKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brownston Hostel on Nov 1, 2026 start from $87, 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.

Does The Brownston Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Brownston Hostel.

Does The Brownston Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Brownston Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Brownston Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Brownston Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Brownston Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Brownston Hostel have a pool?

The Brownston Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Brownston Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Brownston Hostel to downtown Wānaka?

The Brownston Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Wānaka.

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

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, well-run place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, big shared kitchen and quite room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay, good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious room. Loved the kitchen area and TV room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice and ok rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic placevto stay , very central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, Staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch. Clean, quiet, comfortable and in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accomodation in the perfect area of Wanaka.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Space very limited
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was very kind
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my worst sleeps in quite a while! Expensive for what u get.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to everything & staff were nice:)
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10/10 Excellent

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

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