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About this property

The Great Ponsonby Arthotel is a charming 1890's heritage villa just 2 minutes stroll away from Ponsonby's vibrant center. It offers rooms decorated with colors of the Pacific and traditional artworks. Free WiFi, parking and daily newspapers are provided. Ponsonby is within walking distance of several cafés, restaurants and galleries. The property is a short 5-minute drive from the harbor and central Auckland. There is a bus that passes the hotel every 10 minutes. Each of the Arthotel's luxurious rooms has an private bathroom, a desk and an iPod docking station. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, which is served in the dining room or alfresco on the veranda, before heading out to explore the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eldon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We enjoyed our experience staying here. Intend to return and stay here in the future.
  • Terian
    United States United States
    Close to all the shops and restaurants. Cozy hotel with a bed and breakfast feel and common rooms. Books, DVD’s, honest bar, water, wine etc.
  • Kristina
    United States United States
    This is a unique place that I found quirky at first, but it's comfortable and colorful, with lots of room to enjoy. It was the last B&B on my journey, and I'm glad I chose it, because I could spread out and feel at home. It was also the first with...
  • Steve
    United States United States
    A very comfortable place, we felt right at home, like being at a relative’s home, having so many good restaurants so close by was a plus
  • Else
    United States United States
    Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Happy to assist with anything. We were so thankful to be able to check in several hours early, which was wonderful after a very long flight and jet lag. At checkout, we were able to leave our luggage there for about...
  • Natasha
    United States United States
    absolutely everything. Great breakfast! Great staff! Great location!*
  • Jonathan
    United States United States
    A bed & Breakfast in a quiet neighborhood. Easy to reach downtown Auckland and the harbor via Uber (very economical).
  • Donald
    United States United States
    The decor was wonderful, the breakfast great and the staff was stupendous!
  • Rebecca
    Canada Canada
    We really enjoyed our stay. The place is so cute. The breakfasts were handy and great. The bed was comfortable. Lots of amenities available either in the room or in the common areas.
  • Mary
    United States United States
    Enjoyed the whole Ponsonby area - able to walk to many places from the convenience of the Hotel. Enjoyed the hosts, the breakfast and talking with the other guests.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 610 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We opened The Great Ponsonby Arthotel in December of 1994 and really enjoy hosting guests from both New Zealand and all around the world. We ourselves are great travellers and try to visit a new country every year. We love the Pacific and know our own country like the backs of our hands. We are lucky to have many small beaches within walking distance so in summer we spend warm evenings swimming with our dog.

Property info

The Great Ponsonby Arthotel, established over 20 years ago, is set in a renovated villa located in a heritage neighbourhood. Beautifully decorated with original New Zealand and Pacific Island artworks, filled with books, magazines, music and persian rugs, you will feel at home and relaxed in our welcoming environment. Set within a lovely garden alongside a park there are 11 rooms to choose from (either villa rooms, courtyard studios or spacious suites).

Neighborhood info

We love living in Ponsonby - on our doorstep we can find world class food & wine, live music venues, art galleries, theatre and concerts. We really enjoy festivals; The Readers & Writers, Auckland Arts Festival and Documentary & International Film. If time permits Gerry likes to walk to Eden Park for a rugby or cricket game. We are avid art fiends.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Portuguese,Chinese

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 21:30, please advise Arthotel The Great Ponsonby in advance, so that they can arrange pick-up from the airport. You can contact the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.