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The Brownston Hostel

2.0 star property

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A deck with a wooden floor and glass doors leading to an interior space, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island, and a view of the dining area.
A stone building with a modern glass entrance and a bicycle parked outside.
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.

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

Shared Dormitory

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

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

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Quadruple Room

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

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

Triple Room

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

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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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

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

About the neighborhood

Wānaka

The Brownston Hostel places you next to Picture Lounge and Pembroke Park. This 49-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities.
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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
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • That Wānaka Tree - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Brownston Hostel

At The Brownston Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Housekeeping is available 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

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 elevator

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 16 and younger (only guests older than 16 are allowed)

Property 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Brownston Hostel?

The Brownston Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Brownston Hostel?

This hostel is located in Wānaka, just steps from Picture Lounge and Pembroke Park, and within a short walk of Lake Wānaka. You'll also find Wānaka Golf Club and Gallery Thirty Three less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Brownston Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does The Brownston Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Brownston Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Brownston Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at The Brownston Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Brownston Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Brownston Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Brownston Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Brownston Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Brownston Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from The Brownston Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Brownston Hostel is Wānaka Airport (WKA), which is 6.3 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), which is around 29.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Brownston Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at The Brownston Hostel.

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

Levent

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

Mingjie

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

Benjamin R

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

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
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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
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8/10 Good

kim

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

Xiaopeng

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

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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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
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4/10 Poor

JUAN D

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

Peter

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

pronay

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

Angie

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

Tian

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Donna

Location was perfect staff and amenities were excellent and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shared space was nice but the room was very small! There were not any bedside tables or chairs. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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