56 Brownston Street, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand
#4 of 27 hotels in Wanaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 182 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 June 2024
Basundhara
New ZealandBed was too congested in the room, otherwise great!
Location , vibe, kitchen , dining, lounge area , locker facilities, bike rental,
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Zanda
IrelandAs always, there was one person who snored the whole night. As a light sleeper I have trouble to fall asleep when someone snores. Earplugs don't help at all. But it has nothing to do with the hostel itself.
I spent there one night. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean. It is in the centre, so everything is close.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Chia-yun
TaiwanThe upper bunk bed is hard to get down because of the limited steps. It would be better if there's an extra step under the lowest step.
Bathroom is inside the dorm room. -There are storing spaces under the bed for everyone.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Entwistle
United KingdomGreat hostel, would definitely recommend, great location for Wanaka!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Emma
United KingdomNothing!
Lovely, clean hostel with great kitchen and bathroom facilities. Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Lisa
SwitzerlandNothing
The hostel is so cute and the vibe is really cozy. You feel like home and it’s really easy to meet people
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Pedro
BrazilNice staying. Great facilities and comfortable accommodation. The staff was very nice.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Sarah
IrelandReally nice vibes, clean and well equiped kitchen, friendly staff and comfy beds - very impressed
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Li
United StatesGreat value for money, clean and spacious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Michal
PolandJust wish the room was a little bit bigger. Anyway, it's not a big issue :)
It's a great, cozy place. Lot's of privacy in the rooms, charging ports, towels, amazing laundry services.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Krystal
New ZealandFriendly staff, great set up in the dormitory rooms, very clean and tidy!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Mariana
PortugalI just wish it was easier to climb to the top bunk, I'm very short and it was a little hard.
Everything. Great location, friendly staff, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Zoe
United KingdomN/A
Loved the rooms, the space for your luggage, curtains on each individual bed and charging ports, beds were comfy and the bathrooms were lovely! The common areas were all well looked after and I loved the added bonus of activities, carpooling and free use of bikes etc. Awesome place and staff were super friendly!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Juliette
FranceBest hostel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Claudia
ItalyNice kitchen, bikes to rent for free, very clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Anais
FranceDaily night activities Nice staff Nice place All furnished
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
John
New ZealandCar parking can be tricky at times. Occasionally we had to park a short (2 minutes) walk away.....but it is a backpackers, so a tiny walk shouldn't be a big issue for anyone. First world problems if you have to make more than 1 trip to the car if the nearer carparking is taken!
Great looking location, helpful staff, good kitchen facilities. Bunks in the shared dorms have curtains, personal lights, and power points for charging, with a pocket on the wall for personal items or charging your phone beside you while you sleep.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Ed
Australiaexcellent location, great value and fantastic staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Franziska
GermanyI stayed in a 6 bed dorm with ensuite because it was a last minute booking and notihng else available. I think the bmore bunks in a room the less smart en ensuite is. Way to noisy and people blocking the bathroom e.g. for late long showers, not worth it
great hostel, great atmosphere, would definately recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Keith
New ZealandThe trouble that was caused by you not organising my booking even though I had comfermation from you
The staff went to great trouble to organise a bed for after book.com didn't organise the booking
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Dennis
United StatesThe rooms were too hot at night. There is a window to let in cold air at night but it is insufficient. There is also a heat pump and a slidable door to let in cold air but ppl kept closing the door. Not the hostels fault as much as the other guests.
The kitchen here is great with non-stick pans, salt, pepper oil and conduction stovetops. Everyone is here to hike so it's a good set of ppl who don't trash the place and have lots of good recommendations.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Michael
IrelandKitchen a bit small but well equipped
Clean, comfy, good location, plugs, lights at each bed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Martin
Czech RepublicNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Meighen
CanadaGreta location, friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
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