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42b College House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Edwardian hostel in Whanganui with free parking

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Games room
Exterior
Free WiFi
Dining
Reception
42b College House - Hostel sits peacefully by the river, offering travelers a garden retreat and quiet library. Relax on the terrace after exploring with free bicycles. Staff are known for their helpful service and tour assistance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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  • 12 sq m
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About the area

Map
42B Campbell Street, Whanganui, 4500

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 10 min drive

About this property

42b College House - Hostel

Hostel by the river
A terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at 42b College House - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a TV in reception and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at 42b College House - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 10 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: NZD 10 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 1

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is 42b College House - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 42b College House - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 42b College House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to midnight for a fee of NZD 10.

What time is check-out at 42b College House - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does 42b College House - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is 42b College House - Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Whanganui, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Queens Park, Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum. Ward Observatory and Moutoa Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

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42b College House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

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 Excellent

Willow

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Dunedin, Mosgiel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
Would definitely not stay here again and would advise others not to , whole family of very loud people !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable Accommodation

For the price it couldn't be better. Very helpful hosts. all services available.I will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

T C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

NZMG participant

Booked into dorm but on checking in there was a single room available. So able to change with additional cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

P, Oscoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

David

Friendly staff and host. Good for budgeted traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Bill, Hamilton NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice, friendly atmosphere. Centre of town, easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

最高！！

今までで一番素晴らしいドミトリーの宿でした。
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Northland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Sameena

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017