The Great Ponsonby Arthotel

Location: 30 Ponsonby Terrace, Auckland, nz

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Room service
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Wheelchair accessible
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Penthouse Suite

  Penthouse feature spacious balcony with sunset view. Private bathroom comes with separate bath and shower. No capacity for extra beds. This rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Pajamas
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  1 Queen Bed

  215-sq-foot individually furnished room with a balcony

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap

• Villa Room Queen

  1 Queen Bed

  215-sq-foot individually furnished room with a balcony

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

• Studio, Courtyard Area

  1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

  215-sq-foot individually furnished room with a balcony

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap

• Courtyard Queen Studio

  These quirky studios are across the courtyard from the main house and feature superbly appointed kitchenettes. Please note that there is no capacity for extra beds. This rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Pajamas
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Villa with Queen Bed

  This spacious villa features a seating area with a satellite TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, and free WiFi throughout. Most villas have outside seating area. The villa is also equipped with a desk and chair, a tea-and-coffee maker, wine glasses and the bedroom has an electric blanket and blackout curtains. Each villa has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, heated towel rail and free toiletries. Please note that there is no capacity for extra beds. This rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Pajamas
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Courtyard King or Twin

  These large and gorgeous suites are furnished with exotic Turkish carpets and leather couch. This rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults (see Hotel Policies).

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower chair
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Pajamas
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Villa King or Twin Room

  Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Pajamas
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Heather (10/5): - Still going strong, an old favourite. Sophie a gem
• Ruth (10/5): We had a very pleasant stay in this beautiful villa and would happily recommend anytime. - The warm welcome we received from Sophie; the decor of this beautiful old villa; all that was available for our enjoyment: a large choice of drinks hot and cold, books, magazines etc.; the peace and quiet.
• alison (10/5): Perfect Stay - Central location, quiet room, comfy bed and lovely breakfast. A perfect stay.
• Mark (10/5): - Location, parking, fantastic breakfast
• Donna (8/5): -
• Caroline (10/5): Séjour très agréable - Personne très accueillant, chambre-studio super confortable, petit-déjeuner très bon et décoration très belle.
• Anne (9/5): -
• Kevin (10/5): A Gem of a place - The rooms are cosy, staff are friendly and the breakfast is excellent! The bed was a little to firm, but that wasn't a major for one night!
• Aniek (8/5): -
• Den Tych (8/5): - Moongazing outside the villa. Large comfy bed. Clean facilities. Complimentary drinks Bathroom light too bright. If I went to loo middle of night it'd wake me up. I plugged in the desk lamp. Much gentler at 3am :) Milk missing from fridge.
• Julia (10/5): Had to make a last minute booking and they sorted everything out so nicely. Really recommend! -
• Patrick (10/5): -
• Patrick (10/5): Cozy, original hotel in a great location - We stayed at the Great Ponsonby Arthotel twice during our stay in New Zealand and loved our stay each time. Very friendly staff who prepare a great breakfast every morning. The rooms are cozy and vintage designed with a kitchenette and refrigerator. Located in a quite neighborhood near to the hipster Ponsonby Road. Charming garden with places to sit and relax with a glass of wine. Nothing
• Felipe (10/5): Lovely! - Everything. I want to live there. Colors, decor, feel, vibe, closeness to nature, breeze, natural AC, staff, breakfast, squeaks and sounds, wood, coziness, did I say breakfast? It is too far from me to go back as easily :(
• Gitta (9/5): -
• Alex (10/5): -
• Joliz (8/5): - The staff and breakfast were lovely. The house is quirky and has a homey feel. It's more of a bed and breakfast than a hotel.
• Lili (8/5): - Perfect Ponsonby location and nice street Soft bed and smell in room
• Fred (8/5): Comfort with a difference. - Friendly staff, charming and well-located. Nil
• Rosemary (7/5): -
• Jacqui (2/5): -
• Emma (10/5): Oasis of calm and artwork in beautiful Ponsonby - Ideal location, very comfortable, beautiful space with own balcony. Nothing
• Therese (7/5): -
• Dahye (10/5): 추천합니다 - 아담하고 귀여운 호텔이었어요. 위치도 좋아 안전하고 주변에 식당들도 있었습니다. 직원들도 아주 친절했어요
• Luke (10/5): -
• Katherine (10/5): A home away from home where new friends were met and memories were made. - From the welcome glass of refreshment to the delicious cooked breakfast, this querky little guest house and art hotel exceeded our expectations in every way. It will be our new 'home away from home' whenever we're in Auckland. Can't think of anything we didn't like.
• Helen (10/5): A welcoming start to the beginning of our holiday and a restful stay at the end! - Colourful, arty hotel with bags of character, but it also felt welcoming and homely. We had a lovely room with a terrace and everything we could need. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we really enjoyed the delicious breakfasts. Although on a quiet street the main road with lots of bars and restaurants was within walking distance, and it was easy to get the bus into the city for sightseeing and ferries etc. That we couldn't stay longer!
• Aisha (10/5): -
• Philipp (10/5): - Very nice and helpful staff: They helped us to print travel docs and accommodated us with leaving luggage after check out for the day until our evening flight. Great location, just minutes away from Ponsonby main street and bus stops. All clean. Nothing to complain.
• Peter (8/5): Pleasant experience - Convient walking distance to shops and restaurants on ponsonby road. Clean and nice amenities. Barking dog during early morning hours.
• Jenny (10/5): Relaxed, comfortable and calm - We loved the location, our room was very comfortable, we loved all the art and quirky touches that make it such a homely place to stay, and breakfast was very good and provided an opportunity to chat with other guests.
• Karen (8/5): A wonderful way to start our vacation in New Zealand!! - The staff were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The location of the bed and breakfast could not have been better. Buses and Ubers were very accessible. There were numerous restaurants nearby and many shops to walk into and enjoy.
• isabelle (8/5): - Accueil super, et acceptation de notre check in tres tôt. Plutôt tres arrangeant car la météo était peu clémente.
• Ron (10/5): Very pleased. Highly recommended. - Wonderful, quiet neighborhood. No issues.
• Candy (9/5): Great! - Friendly staff nice location Dogs barking behind us
• Viola (10/5): Tolles B&B - Alle waren super hilfsbereit und nett. Wir können diese Unterkunft total empfehlen.
• Karen (10/5): Fabulous place to stay to enjoy the local village vibe. - Wonderful location, fabulous old villa with a cool arty vibe. Lots to like about this place - our upstairs room was spacious, bright, comfy, pretty city views from the French doors onto a private balcony. Parking onsite and an easy 5 minute walk straight up to Ponsonby Rd. Nothing to not like
• Lily (9/5): Great stay fabulous location - Staff location amazing breakfast N/a
• Nora (10/5): Charming with a great location. - This is an absolutely charming small hotel with lots of interesting art work, lovely staff and an excellent location a short walk from Ponsonby St. Nothing
• John (8/5): Great place in great spot. Nice homely feel. - Breakfast Stairs
• Daniel (8/5): - The hotel is a very interesting old home and was a perfectly delightful place to stay. Unfortunately, there were no vegan options for breakfast, which was surprising given the character of the hotel. Since my wife is vegan, she really had nothing to eat for breakfast except toast.
• iris (9/5): - The rooms are gorgeous, loved the feel of colour and art work . The shared space felt super inviting. Would be a great space if in need of a little quiet time away. Nothing i didn't like.
• Paul (9/5): - Great location and comfortable room
• Eva (10/5): -
• Douglas (10/5): Beautiful place, sensational breakfast, great people & well located. - A beautiful eclectic place to stay.
• theo (10/5): - Place and location were super. Very friendly staff, delicious breakfast. That we just stayed one night. We certainly will come back :-)
• Nick (10/5): Comfy stay - Lovely hotel and staff within walking distance of all Ponsonby has to offer.
• Alastair (10/5): Beautiful peaceful accommodation in the heart of Ponsonby. - Quiet location in a no exit street. Ground floor accessible rooms available. Well appointed room. Awesome breakfast eachn day. Friendly staff. We wished we could have stayed longer than 4 nights.
• CalebA1 (8/5): Home away from home. - What a great place to stay. Staff were friendly, rooms were superb. Lovely little welcome drink on arrival. Will be staying here in the future. Floors in the room creaked a little, but didn't affect my stay. Was more worried about making too much noise for other guests.
• Minna (10/5): Lovely hotel in Ponsonby - We loved everything: our room, common areas, breakfast, location, friendly staff. Definitely one of the nicest places we stayed on our trip in Aotearoa.
• Brian (10/5): Perfect, will certainly be on our list for a return visit. - Beautifully presented, situated in a very peaceful and attractive environment. Handy to heart of Ponsonby, with a great variety of cafes and restaurants close by. Nothing we can think of.
• Thomas (9/5): -
• Chris (9/5): - Great staff and excellent breakdast Didnt offer meals outside breakfast
• Nancy (10/5): -
• STEFAN (7/5): -
• Margit (10/5): -
• LJQ (9/5): High quality accommodation in Ponsonby. - Relaxed, comfortable and friendly. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Breakfast had plenty of variety and was to a high standard. Onsite free parking was an added bonus. Ponsonby is a nice area with ample restaurants. Nothing
• Grant (9/5): -
• Lorraine (8/5): . - . .
• Patrick (9/5): Charming stay, excellent location - A charming place to stay on a peaceful street off the main road in Ponsonby, just a quick walk to some excellent bars, cafes and restos. A bit of a blast from the past, in a good way - I loved the quirky old decor, and it was so nice to have a personal welcome and chat with the lovely staff, great to stay somewhere that still feels like a classic B&B, rather than the cold, code-entry, cookie-cutter airbnb experience these days!
• Lucy (10/5): -
• George (9/5): - Interesting
• Felicitas (8/5): - Sehr urig, und freundlich das Internet zum Arbeiten etwas langsam.
• Stephan (8/5): Lovely house in a nice area . - Great position , lovely staff . The bed quality.
• Douglas (8/5): - The staff were great and the made to order breakfasts were awesome. Location was excellent. Late check-out was a bonus
• Mark (8/5): -
• Tamas (9/5): Off the beaten path, quirky and good b&b. - Great breakfast Amenities are dated. Door lock is not very secure.
• Markus (8/5): -
• Nathalie (8/5): Lovely place - Comfortable bed Spacious room Great neighbourhood
• Robert (8/5): A night...a little bit different. - We loved the quirkiness of the place. Great sitting on the terrace under a roof to protect us from the sun but with open sides to allow the breeze in. Breakfast was fantastic. The very best. They had thought of most things. Can't think of anything we did not like.
• Stephen (9/5): Great Ponsonby Auckland - Super friendly staff, comfortable rooms with all you need for your stay. Very good breakfast options at a good price. Nothing, all was good.
• JM (10/5): Très agréable - Accueil chaleureux, très bien situé dans le quartier de Ponsoby très agréable. Beaucoup de restaurants accessibles à pied, proche du centre ville d' Auckland. Délicieux petits déjeuners où on est gâté par les deux dames qui font la cuisine. Chambre confortable et bien décorée. Parking disponible.
• Ralph (8/5): -
• Raewyn (10/5): We always stay here when we come to NZ - Cosy and comfortable and private! - Breakfast excellent - as always. So much variety to suit all dietary needs.
• Giovanni (10/5): -
• Roy (5/5): A passable stay in a passable location - Well located I expected more from something that bills itself as an art hotel - not even close. And anyone that starts vacuuming when the only guest is in the common space is just not aware
• Raymond (10/5): -
• Rossa (8/5): -
• andrew (10/5): Great location great staff very helpful - Fantastic welcome from the staff member there and excellent room really comfortable bed great location Nothing
• Anna (10/5): Friendly and comfortable - The friendly welcome with a free drink was lovely. The common room was arty and homely. The cooked breakfast was marvellous and cooked to order. The period house was bohemian and eclectic, which we loved. We enjoyed our visit Everything was great!
• Kristina (10/5): -
• Moetere (9/5): -
• Anita (6/5): -
• Bradley (8/5): -
• Teacher90 (10/5): Comfy and quiet - The location was very quiet, but close to shops and restaurants. My bed was super comfy, and your breakfasts are hand prepared with a nice selection. The staff were also very helpful and friendly. I arrived very late, and I was given clear instructions on how to enter the property.
• Elizabeth (8/5): Quirky accommodation close to Auckland. - Quirky little place to stay. An old house that has been turned into accommodation, with a couple of larger rooms out the back, which is where we stayed. Breakfast was included and was a home cooked meal with a big variety of options to choose from. Quite close to the city. We got an uber into the city on the Saturday night and it cost us $10NZ. All was pretty good.
• Muscadine (9/5): Friendly staff & great location - would stay again - Lovely friendly staff and a warm welcome. The room was nice with a comfy bed, but a little on the snug side. The breakfast was very good. The location great for shops and places to eat, and was handy enough to walk to Eden Park and back for the gig we went to. We would definitely stay again! There wasn't anything we didn't like.
• LAURA (10/5): Nice B&B - Lovely room and very nice staff. Breakfast was good. Lots of options in the neighborhood for restaurants and shopping. Easy walk to the port and city center.
• Natasha (7/5): Came up for a concert that was cancelled - Pretty close to shops and bars Didn’t realise it was more of a bed and breakfast. Didn’t like how everyone was looking through your windows and it was more like staying at someone’s house
• diana (10/5): -
• Lindi (7/5): Overpriced and disappointing for what was meant to be a special stay in Auckland - The location Very expensive but cheap, old furnishings and decor- and pokey room. Breakfast with tinned - not fresh fruit! ( lovely staff though).
• Matthew (10/5): Travelled up from Invercargill to see Metallica. Hosts very welcoming, Breakfast extremely tasty. Would stay again. Had - Location and style, very comfortable. .
• Ian (10/5): Excellent small hotel, would recommend to singles or couples. - Excellent location, quiet but a short walk to bars and restaurants. Very boutique feel. Very strong shower and nice to have wine and beer you could buy if you didn’t want to walk up to the main road.
• hayden (10/5): -
• Susan (8/5): Great location for Ponsonby restaurants and cafes. - Room was comfy and location was great. Having access to kitchen facilities and a free welcome drink was a nice touch. We love the vibe of Ponsonby so it was in an excellent location for us. There was building work next door which started at 7:30am so it was quite noisy in the mornings. Hopefully that doesn’t last too long.
• Isabelle (10/5): -
• Philippa (8/5): A traditional wooden house converted into a BandB in a lovely area above Auckland. Free parking in their front garden. P - Position in a well-to-do area on the hill above Auckland central. A 30 minute walk down hill to the city centre. The large communal lounge. The free real coffee facilities. Room was a little small.
• Kelly (7/5): Cosy - Décoration et localisation et petit-déjeuner et jardin Rien de spécial
• Claire (8/5): A quirky, arty comfortable place to stay not far from the city centre. - It was lovely being in an older quirky individually decorated house, with verandas, leadlights and artworks rather than the usual anonymous look of most hotels. The cooked and/or continental breakfast included was very good. The staff were friendly and helpful. It is in a very good area, with lovely little Tole park nearby and many restaurants and cafes on Ponsonby Road, 5 minutes walk away and on the Inner bus route. It wasn't quite as luxurious as it sounded on the website and I thought it was rather overpriced, but still very nice. The window rattled or branches of a big shrub outside disturbed my sleep on my first night, but I was able to change rooms and then had no more trouble sleeping.
• Isabelle (10/5): -

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