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42b College House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Edwardian hostel on river in Whanganui

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
Family Room, Shared Bathroom
Exterior
Shared Dormitory, Women only
Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Free use of bicycles
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Five Bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Five Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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CA $72 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - 8 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
42B Campbell Street, Whanganui, 4500

What's nearby

  • Whanganui Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Castlecliff Beach - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

42b College House - Hostel

42b College House - Hostel is just 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Other highlights at this Edwardian hostel include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, French, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges NZD 1 for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 10
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of NZD 1

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

42b College House
42b College House Hostel
42b College House Hostel Wanganui
42b College House Wanganui
42b College House Hostel Whanganui
42b College House Whanganui
42b College House - Hostel Whanganui
42b College House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does 42b College House - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, 42b College House - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at 42b College House - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at 42b College House - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by 42b College House - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 10 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 42b College House - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at 42b College House - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
What's the area around 42b College House - Hostel like?
42b College House - Hostel is located by the river, a short 15-minute walk from Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and 8 minutes' walk from Queens Park.

42b College House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Willow, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The graden area at the property was so calm and relaxed. The interesting people that hung around the kitchen and eating area made the place seem lively.
Matt, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very old rundown hostel. Staff was helpful, had sky in tv room, Pity some owners just take $$ for decades but put nothing back in. Value for $27 a night was not worth it compared to other towns, even national park was only$19 with modern look and spa. I wouldnt recommend this place unfortunately. A lick of pain and new beds might just show some effort back to guests who pay good money to stay. 1 of the only bad reviews ive had to make out of hundreds of places as a hotels.com gold member
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Would definitely not stay here again and would advise others not to , whole family of very loud people !
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and very helpful I will stay there again ! Next time I will bring my friends too! Market was just fab today loved it!! I be back!!
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable Accommodation
For the price it couldn't be better. Very helpful hosts. all services available.I will certainly stay there again.
Norman, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The lady at reception was really helpful, and even offered to drive me to my job interview. A cheap and cheerful accommodation, which is very conveniently located.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

NZMG participant
Booked into dorm but on checking in there was a single room available. So able to change with additional cost.
T C, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

This was a nice quiet hostel close to the town center. It’s just a short walk to restaurants, groceries, shops, and cafes. It got very hot and my room only had a small window with poor ventilation, however the other rooms seemed to have larger windows. They have a cute fenced picnic area with animals (a rabbit, guinea pig, some ducks, and a small fawn).
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Staff are really helpful and accommodating. Cleanliness/maintenance is not the best. There is mould growing in the showers, others are either out of order or feel to be falling apart. Over the duration of my stay, I had a handful of cockroaches appear in my room.
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great attitude by staff! The hotel has a pet deer named Bella who was rescued as a fawn when she lost her mother and it is Bella’s job to keep the lawn (back garden) mowed. Two pet rabbits also assist. All will eat apples or carrots from your hand. This place has amazing character and dates back over 100 years as an educational dormitory! There are clean shared bathrooms and showers. The WiFi works great and the common.rooms and kitchen are large and we stocked. No TVs in the room. The facility is two blocks off the CBD of Whanganui so food and shopping are a short walk. The Town is on the western shore of the north island of NZ a little over an hour dive south of Mount Taranaki and about a 2.5 hour drive north of Wellington.. It is a great value and the pets give it a wonderful character.
P, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Maybe Ok if you are a backpacker
Not the place to stay with your twelve year old son... Maybe my bad but with the great reviews we thought would try it but after seeing the room left and had to pay for another motel...
Stefan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and host. Good for budgeted traveling.
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice, friendly atmosphere. Centre of town, easy to find.
Bill, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good place, reasonable rates.
Great stay. Unfortunately I only was able to stay for one night. Especially love spending time with Bambi, the tame fallow deer.
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
My stay was from tues 13/2/18 - thurs 15/2/18. Upon check-in the host Matt was very friendly and welcoming. He showed me around the hostel and to my room. There was no lockers in the room which was a downside for me. The other only downside is the flies inside the hostel - in the room and in the breakfast eating room. The kitchen was spacious and very big. The showers and toilets were okay, however they could have been cleaner. The large garden space was great. The hostel offers guests free intercity bus stop pick up and bus stop drop off which is very convenient. Any queries and questions about trips can be asked at reception who are very helpful. There is lots to do and see around the local area of wanganui. I would stay at the hostel again as there was a very friendly atmosphere and I would recommend the hostel to others.
Sameena, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very convenient
Staff lovely and friendly. Rooms very clean and tidy. Great value
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff but cold rooms
It was a really nice hostel, friendly staff and good common areas. However the room was cold, a heater would have been nice. Otherwise awesome.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

First time in a hostel!
Owners are so welcoming and friendly ☺ would certainly stay here again. Rooms are clean, bathrooms clean. Cute collection of animals. Great for people travelling through on their own
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Manager shuttled me to the bus stop for my 8am bus, thanks, Max! Very friendly staff, fun atmosphere.
Verified Hotels.com guest review