Top Hostels in Manawatū-Whanganui in 2026

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Our top choices for Manawatū-Whanganui hostels

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and various items like water pitchers and pens.

1. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Whanganui Central

Mickey

Rp947.619 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

National Park Village

Cameron

Rp1.252.963 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

A single-story building with numbered windows, a parking lot, and a parked vehicle.

3. The Ohakune Central Backpackers & Cabins

Ohakune

Kylie

A two-story house with a snow-covered roof and a small tree in the foreground.

4. Station Lodge - Hostel

Ohakune

Mark

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Top Manawatū-Whanganui Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North

8/10 Good

"Wonderful staff. No information in room re TV guide, and things to do in Palmerston North. Carpet on fifth floor lifts needs a shampoo. Need a wet cloth for wiping up milk from dispenser etc. The food was lovely and the staff were all awesome. I had my very first Karaachi meal. It was perfect. Thank you. We will stay again."

Mountain Heights Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The motel owner was super helpful and very nice. He owns alpacas and gave us carrots to go feed them. The room was clean and had everything that we needed. We had a guided tour and the meeting point was super close so the location was perfect for us. The mountain view from the motel was gorgeous."