• Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

Located next to the Whanganui River, Braemar House is a restored historic building, built in 1880, that offers a range of accommodations options from Deluxe Private rooms in the B&B wing through to Economy Family/Group and Private Cabins and budget-friendly shared Dormitory rooms. All rooms at Braemar House Wanganui include central heating. Some rooms in the B&B wing have access to the veranda with garden and river views. All B&B wing rooms are decorated in period design. There is a fully equipped kitchen for hostel guests’ use. Breakfast is served in the dining room for B&B wing guests. Both the hostel and B&B wing have a large lounge with TV, DVD player and a library. Free unlimited high-speed wireless internet access is available for all guests and there is free on-street parking at the front of the property. Laundry facilities are also available (charges apply). Barbecue facilities are available in the gardens. Braemar House is a 10-minute walk from cafes, restaurants and shops in Wanganui town center. The historic restored paddle steamer Waimarie passes daily in front of Braemar House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 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
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
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2 bunk beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ciara
    Ireland Ireland
    The twin room was really comfortable and clean, the building is beautiful and historic. Kitchen had everything you needed, even if small, just had to time it right. Staff were lovely!
  • Mareike
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We booked a double room in the bed&breakfast section of the property. Very comfortable and clean rooms, shared bathroom (very clean!) though. Sink in the room. Comfy beds and nice lounge area. The house is very well run by a nice lady!
  • Shuai
    United States of America United States of America
    The host is fantastic and the building is very nice and clean. The town is one of the best places in NZ

Managed by Calvyn & Alice

Company review score: 9.4Based on 493 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 Jan 2017. 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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Linens
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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental

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

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Family

  • The prices at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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