The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified B&B near Auckland Ferry Terminal

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel

Villa Room Queen | Balcony
Front of property
Lounge
Lobby
Studio, Courtyard Area | Private kitchenette

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
30 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1011
  • Auckland Harbour Bridge
    4 min drive
  • Bambina
    4 min walk
  • Daldy Street Tram Stop
    3 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    29 min drive

Room options

Villa Room King/Twin

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, Courtyard Area

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Villa Room Queen

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

About the area

Auckland

Ponsonby stay.Your stay at this Ponsonby B&B places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Auckland Ferry Terminal and Sky Tower. Also, Ponsonby Road is within half a mile (1 km) and Victoria Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Wharf - 5 min drive
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 5 min drive
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Eden Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Auckland Kingsland Station - 5 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fusion Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Salta Espresso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dida's Wine Lounge & Tapas Jervois Road - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cavalier Tavern - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel

4-star eco-certified B&B near Auckland Ferry Terminal
The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The eco-certified The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel also features laundry facilities and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Auckland bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Great Ponsonby ArtHotel B&B Auckland
Great Ponsonby ArtHotel B&B
Great Ponsonby ArtHotel Auckland
Great Ponsonby ArtHotel
The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel Auckland
The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel Bed & breakfast
The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel Bed & breakfast Auckland

The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 264 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel right in the heart of Ponsonby
Lovely hotel in a quiet street just off the main road of Ponsonby. Terrific location, right near one of Auckland’s best eating districts. Service was very friendly and the hotel was quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful two nights stay here - especially since we walked to dinner both nights and there are so many restaurants just a few blocks away. Out also quite close to downtown Auckland, the harbor and Sky Tower. The room itself was fine - had everything that was advertised. There was even a cute little courtyard right outside our unit of we had wanted to linger (we didn’t as we were only there two days and had so much we wanted to see and do).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place in a quiet neighbourhood, just a couple of minutes walk from some of the best eating & drinking in Auckland - you could spend weeks here and never eat at the same place twice. The ArtHotel itself is lovely - we stayed in a small apartment which had everything we needed. The staff were lovely and gave us all the space & privacy we needed, while the ArtHotel had plenty of social options for those who like that sort of thing. We'll definitely stay there again when we return to Auckland.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paddy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peri

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was bit like stepping back in time, back to honesty and trust. They offer a free drink, if you want more you write down what you had, for eg. No full length mirror. Also no shower cap! Otherwise everything you could want. Very quiet. Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts; very clean comfortable rooms; great breakfast. A little oasis in the city. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhyll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
unique
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely charming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a great welcome from the host and was very helpful. The room was pretty dated but very clean. Not sure about other rooms but the sheets felt a little damp, not sure whether that was just Auckland on this day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'll be back
A lovely hotel. A bit shabby around the edges, perhaps, but clean and well-maintained and full of bright charm and character. The neighborhood is predominately residential: the quiet streets are lined with attractive homes. Just up from the hotel is the main road, with loads of good cafes and restaurants and shopping, not to mention views down the other side of CBD. I love to walk, so it wasn't a problem to me that the hotel was a good 45 minutes or even an hour by foot from downtown. The hotel breakfast was not included in my rate, which I was told was just as well because if I paid for it in my rate I'd be paying for breakfast for two, and I am a solo traveler; instead I went up to the high street, which was great. I will gladly come back the next time I'm in Auckland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very quirky gorgeous hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Somewhere different.
Interesting hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arran

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent three nights at the Art Hotel with great rooms, lovely service and I would recommend for singles and couples who want to be near everything but still have piece and quiet and with the bonus of free parking and full breakfast service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice unique property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ponsonby is a true gem. It’s filled with character, quirkiness, and care. If you’re interested in something unique, and a short walk from a ton of restaurants and shops, I highly recommend the ArtHotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jarrad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Robin

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Excellent location for our visit. Lovely, friendly staff. Good vibe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hidden gem. Has everything you need and walking distance to shops and restaurants in Ponsonby. On a very quiet road with easy parking. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely comfortable friendly place to stay with a Pacifica flavor -loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022