Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has a outdoor furniture. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with garden or inner courtyard views. All units feature bed linen. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. The area is popular for cycling and fishing, and bike hire is available at this 3-star bed and breakfast. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. RNZAF Base Ohakea is 49 km from the bed and breakfast. Whanganui Airport is 6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Whanganui

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Cozy and comfy rooms in the B and B. Great lounge and kitchen area, and owners are always friendly
  • Marketa
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    I appreciate this economy option for stay. The house is nice and the owners are friendly.
  • Marizaan
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked the homely feeling, garden and cleanliness.
  • Wilson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    we stayed in the b and b section and i cannot fault it. straight 10/10. comfy, clean, beautiful property, right by river, close to town, quiet, friendly, it was just perfect. heartily recommend. great value for money. super place nearby for...
  • Katie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely staff extremely clean and inviting atmosphere loved the garden.
  • Sophie
    Austria Austria
    Beautiful building and very nice staff! My friend and I got an upgrade because the dorm was full. The kitchen was great and the bathroom very nice!
  • Flora
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful period house, nicely set up and great value for money.
  • Alana
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful quiet location by the river, close enough to walk to town / supermarket. Wonderfully maintained old boarding house and even though it is bedroom only, the common bathrooms and living areas are tidy, cared for, and comfortable. Staff were...
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Lovely rooms, beautiful restored home, close to the city, great hosts.
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Super friendly hosts, and place was really comfy and very clean. One of best hostels lodges I have stayed in NZ

Managed by Calvyn & Alice

Company review score: 9.4Based on 603 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi, we're Calvyn, Alice and Claire, a South African family that moved to NZ 25 years ago. We love living the kiwi life here and having sold our small farm (called a lifestyle block) we purchased Braemar House Bed & Breakfast and YHA Hostel in Dec 2016. We love hosting both kiwis and internationals as avid travellers ourselves and hearing all about your travels. Come join us at our 'home from home'!

Property information

Braemar House was built in 1880 which makes it one of the oldest houses in Whanganui. It is situated virtually next to the Whanganui River and the extensive walkway running down to the iSite, the Waimarie River steamer, Wairua River Boat, Mabel the Tram and other tourist attractions. Braemar House has a selection of deluxe period-style private rooms in our B&B wing (breakfast is an optional extra for B&B guests only), including a comfortable lounge & dining room for breakfast and business use. On occasion, it may be possible for B&B guests to use the YHA kitchen. this is not always possible as we sometimes have YHA site bookings. In the YHA we have tidy, economical private double, twin & family cabins and bunkbed backpacker dorms. These are self-catering and do not include breakfast. There are shared bathroom facilities and a communal backpacker lounge (including TV) & fully equipped kitchen. The large 6-bed family room also has its own private ensuite. We have free high-speed unlimited wifi, bicycles for rent, lockers for extra peace of mind, laundry facilities and a pizza oven to enjoy in our outdoor seating area in the garden which gets lit on Friday evenings in the summer. Need to relax? This is the place! We look forward to meeting you at Braemar House, Wanganui.

Neighbourhood information

Wanganui (sometimes spelt Whanganui) is a place steeped in history, art and culture. Big enough to draw crowds and small enough to be intimate. We are surrounded by mountains, Mount Taranaki, Mount Ruapehu and Mount Tongariro, a beautiful natural landscape, dramatic west coast beaches and unspoiled native bush for tramping and wilderness trips. Our vibrant community prides itself on its parks and reserves, cycle and walkways and an abundance of creativity. Don’t be surprised to find an immediate sense of connection, an unexpected little slice of heaven, and real New Zealand authenticity. Braemar House is close to the river, it's an easy 10min walk along the walkway to the main street Victoria Avenue, the charming Saturday farmers market, the local glass school and a number of great art galleries. If you're interested in a longer walk the walkway along the riverfront will take you all the way to the beach about 10 km's, or you are welcome to hire a bicycle (for a small fee).

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:30 to 20:30
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Braemar House in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that you cannot check after 20:00.

Please note that when booking for 10 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

  • The prices at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Whanganui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
  • Check-in at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Family