About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Franklin38 in Auckland offers adults-only bed and breakfast with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a lounge, lift, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Additional services include bicycle parking, breakfast in the room, express check-in and check-out, and free on-site private parking. Delightful Breakfast: A continental and à la carte breakfast is served with juice and fruits. Guests appreciate the quality and variety of the breakfast offerings. Prime Location: Located 20 km from Auckland Airport, Franklin38 is near Masefield Beach (2 km), Sky Tower (16-minute walk), and Auckland Domain (4 km). Water sports are available in the surroundings. Highly rated for its host, breakfast, and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable, had everything we needed and friendly and helpful host (Sandra.) We particularly appreciated the luxury toiletries and the snacks - Very nice touch. Great breakfast.
  • Justina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A beautiful villa with great views of the city on a popular tree lined street. An easy walk up to Ponsonby to shops and cool cafes ! Also walking distance to viaduct and city. Greeted like a friend and made to feel at home and comfortable, a...
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful property - our room was gorgeous with views down to the harbour - every detail has been thought of, breakfast was delicious and it was a delight to stay there - Sandra is a fantastic host. Highly recommended.
  • Thomas
    Austria Austria
    we stayed for 4 nights at the end of our 4 weeks north island experience and we could not had a better ending for our trip. location is fantastic, the house is absolutely Georgias and total our stile, very chic and full of atmosphere, the big and...
  • Lyndsey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Franklin38 was beautifully and thoughtfully designed. Our host worked hard so we could check in early (on a very soggy Auckland day). High quality snacks and drinks were included and the breakfast was an amazing smorgasbord of fruit (blueberries,...
  • Rod
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A wonderful establishment in a delightful suburb close to CBD. Delightfully appointed rooms. Charming hosts. An excellent breakfast. I thought hospitality like this was a thing of the past, but was delighted to be proved wrong.
  • Aukett
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house is beautiful, the food was amazing and the host Sandra was so welcoming and lovely, and an amazing cook too. We loved how immaculate the rooms are, and how at ease you feel in them. From the room, to the bath, the warm floor tiles, the...
  • Grace
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful accommodation, exceptionally comfortable, great location, fantastic hostess caring, kind and with all information on hand. Highly recommend and hope to visit here again.
  • Sonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. A beautiful period property in a quiet leafy suburb of Auckland. Only a short walk from Viaduct Harbour in one direction or vibey Ponsonby in the opposite direction, there are plenty bars and restaurants to choose from. Our spacious...
  • Sonya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very stylish and exceptionally comfortable. Great location for both the city and local eateries. Breakfast was superb, as was the care taken to ensure that we had a really enjoyable stay.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sandra Stockwell

Company review score: 9.9Based on 86 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Doug and I have previously hosted Bella's Bed and Breakfast in this area for many years. We enjoy meeting our wonderful guests and expect our guests to feel relaxed and comfortable while staying with us. We live on the lower level separate to our guest suites which are on the upper level. We respect our guests privacy and are contactable during your stay. During the renovation Doug and I had a large input to the design decor and interiors which we enjoyed every moment. We have a feature in the magazine NZ House & Garden August 2018 which we are very proud of. Both of us a born in Auckland and have lived locally in this street for 29 years. We love the central location to the city and Ponsonby Road for shopping and dining. We have an interest in living a healthy lifestyle with a positive and gracious attitude to life. We have a little dog called Archie that loves to meet our guests.

Property information

Franklin38 has just undergone a two-year complete renovation/rebuild. This grand old villa started its life as a gracious family home however in the early 1920's she was turned into a 15-bedroom boarding house, slowly losing her shine as the years have gone by. We now have four luxurious suites, all with double glazing. Every door, wall ceiling has been replaced. However, we did manage to restore the ornate plaster ceiling in the hallway downstairs. We have incorporated contemporary furniture in the suites, underfloor tiled bathrooms with sensor lighting. Separate guest dining to enjoy meeting other guests at breakfast and a beautiful guest lounge to relax in. In the warmer months we have a guest outdoor garden to enjoy. Wrap around balconies have a fantastic view of the city and sky-tower not accessed with the Freemans Suite.

Neighbourhood information

Freeman's Bay is the nearest suburb to Auckland City. It is a very easy 20-minute walk or catch a bus near us every 20 minutes. Uber is only 5 minutes to the city. Auckland top restaurants are a five-minute walk and so are the trendy bars and shops. The sky tower is a 15-minute walk which you can see from our property. A 25-minute walk to the Musuem and domain. Mt Eden a similar distance.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Franklin38

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Adults only
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Franklin38 takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 20:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 20
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print

    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Franklin38 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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