56 Brownston Street, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand
#4 of 28 hotels in Wanaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 414 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 2, 2025
Emma
New ZealandKitchen is a bit small for the number of people in the hostel but managed.
Very organized and clean considering it was busy when I booked. Quiet room even near the road side. Showers were great. Great view and restaurants near by.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Diana
AustraliaParking close to the hostel is limited, though we were fortunate to take the last spot available. The shower had a bit of a leak, the water wasn't hitting us in the face, but it was making the shower head lose pressure. There was no fan in the toilet which meant it was hard for the steam and moisture to dissipate.
Quiet hostel, we stayed for a night in a 4 bed female room. These bunk beds were really comfy and were sturdy (the bunk wouldn't move if one person shifted their weight). Our room mates were very quiet, thankfully. We checked in late, the staff provided info on how to access the keys. The facilities have been newly renovated. The toilet in the room was modern and clean. The kitchen was spacious and had modern appliances as well as plenty of utensils and crockery to make quick meals.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Ozzy
New ZealandCould of had slightly more comfy pillows as a recommended improvement.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Jane
CanadaI loved that there were USB by our beds with a pocket to charge our phones. And also all over. It was cleaner, more organized and calmer than I expected. The staff that greeted us was super friendly.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Geoffrey
New ZealandNothing
There wasn't anything I didn't like, a very comfortable stay
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Daniel
AustraliaPods could be upgraded, moot hanging room in rooms for ski gear
Central, clean, small, had a great time
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Jayden
New ZealandOne of my favourite accommodations on my road trip! Nothing much to dislike
- The staff was really helpful and engaging, and hosted a Quiz night - Dorm mates were friendly and went to Roy's Peak with them for the sunrise - The beds were comfortable, and ample storage space underneath the bed. - Good location - Good view from outside the accomodation overlooking the lake and the mountains behind
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Jane
New ZealandSoundproofing wasn’t the best.
Great location so central to everything.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Thompson
United KingdomGreat as always
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Pui
MalaysiaNice and easy access to everywhere
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Karlo
CroatiaNothing
Great hostel, comfortable beds, maybe rooms are a bit smaller but they get job done, also the mattress are very comfortable. The best part definitely is the kitchen, very specious and clean, many pots and pans to cook your food, also there is three different fridges to keep your food. The common areas are nice and comfy, and the best part very friendly staff. I really enjoyed in Wanaka.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Wei
New ZealandLocation is accessible
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 24, 2025
Zi
TaiwanI slept on the lower bunk, and the space above was a bit tight.
The hotel offers convenient luggage storage service and a clean, cozy environment.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Karfeh
CanadaThe location was excellent. The lounge was really comfortable and the kitchen was spacious and tidy. The rooms were very clean and I liked the sliding glass doors to get into the room.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 14, 2025
Aisling
IrelandRooms were a bit cramped when sharing with randomers and hard not to make noise when leaving in morning.
Huge kitchen facilities, dining and storage areas. Two rooms open 24 hours to relax, use computers and watch TV. All dorms have en suites. Beds were very private - curtained and own plugs.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 11, 2025
Ellie
United KingdomKitchen was a little on the small side but it was very nice and well equipped
Great location, comfortable bedroom with privacy curtains, plug sockets and individual lights, easy to find on street parking, attentive and friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Alexandra
HungaryThe chairs and couches in the lounges were filthy. The desks were also always dirty, mainly because people who eat there and make a mess, don't clean up themselves, which is beyond my understanding. The room itself was pretty small, and it would be nice if there were 4-bed dorm and female only dorms as well. Somehow people should learn to be tidier and cleaner -- plates and utensils were "washed" but they often looked dirty because some people just can't be bothered enough to clean properly.
Staff were great, nice, and happy to help. Beds were super comfortable, rooms were warm and clean, which was nice in the cold weather. Shower was powerful and clean. Loved that you could access lounges and common spaces after check-out.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 2, 2025
Tracy
United StatesLoved the ensuite bathroom in the 4 bed dorm, it was the nicest of all the hostels I stayed at in NZ! Beds are comfy and have privacy curtains & charging ports. Free street parking was ample in the residential streets around the property
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 30, 2025
Ellen
United KingdomNice rooms, clean, good kitchen.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 29, 2025
Leandra
GermanyAbsolutely amazing hostel, one of the best I‘ve ever stayed in. Super comfy beds, everything spotlessly clean, great vibe and very nice staff.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 27, 2025
Charlotte
New ZealandEverything was good above all the location.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Yc
MalaysiaEverything’s very good, worth for stay it ❤️
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Koh
MalaysiaLocation. Recommender for backpacker.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 22, 2025
Calie
New ZealandToilets got quite dirty with use needed more regular checking and cleaning
I cooked my own Breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen on the property it was great that they had salt and pepper and other condiments to use free.
Stayed in April 2025
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