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Spread the Cost
Unbeatable prices
Near Ward Observatory
A stay at 42b College House - Hostel places you in the heart of Whanganui, within a 10-minute walk of Queens Park and Sarjeant Gallery. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Whanganui Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Moutoa Gardens.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Edwardian hostel also features an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
German, English, French
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Laundry
Spa
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Whanganui (WAG)
6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Beaches nearby
Castlecliff Beach
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
South Beach
7.9 km / 4.9 mi
What's nearby
Queens Park
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Sarjeant Gallery
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Whanganui Museum
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Ward Observatory
1 km / 0.6 mi
Moutoa Gardens
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Watt Fountain
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Durie Hill Elevator
1.6 km / 1 mi
Memorial Tower
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Virginia Lake
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Putiki Church
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Bason Botanic Gardens
11 km / 6.8 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Laundry
Spa
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
No housekeeping
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Languages spoken
German
English
French
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
No elevator (single level property)
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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 front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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