The Brownston Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Wānaka

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Shared kitchen facilities
Reception
Quadruple Room
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

Explore the area

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73 Brownston St, Wanaka, Otago, 9305
  • Place, Wānaka Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Puzzling World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rippon Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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.

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 12 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Water Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Brownston Hostel

Hostel in Wānaka
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

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
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. 

We should mention

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brownston Hostel on 31 Oct 2025 start from NZ$150.00, 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 Wānaka Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.