42b College House

Right in the heart of Wanganui, a short stroll from Queens Park and Sarjeant Gallery. Ward Observatory, Whanganui Museum and Moutoa Gardens are all nearby, with Castlecliff Beach and Virginia Lake a short drive away. Whanganui Airport (WAG) sits about 6.2 km from the property. Pet-friendly, family-friendly hostel ideal for backpackers and city explorers.

An Edwardian hostel with 11 guestrooms, communal lounge and a garden with BBQ. Rooms feature private bathrooms with showers and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Expect lively common spaces—pool table, pianos, board games and a movie room—and property views that can include Mt Ruapehu.

Free Wi‑Fi, free off-street parking and free bus-stop pick ups. Garden and terrace with BBQ, arcade/game room, lounge with pool table, table tennis, bicycles to rent, library and a children’s playroom. Tour/ticket assistance and a movie room keep downtime fun; airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning and laundry services, luggage storage and free self-parking. Roundtrip airport shuttle available on request (surcharge).

On-site restaurant and continental breakfasts available for a fee. Garden BBQ area and communal dining spaces make mealtime social, with plenty of local cafés and eateries in the nearby city centre.