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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 centre. It offers rooms decorated with colours 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 harbour and central Auckland. There is a bus that passes the hotel every 10 minutes. Each of the Arthotel's luxurious rooms has an en suite bathroom, a desk and an iPod docking station. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, which is served in the dining room or alfresco on the verandah, before heading out to explore the area.

Couples particularly 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 large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wolfepac
    Australia Australia
    It’s a lovely place to stay. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing. I would definitely recommend it . It’s close to shops and lots of places to eat and a pleasant walk to the city...
  • Kevin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, lovely setting and friendly staff 😁
  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely ambience. Comfy bed. welcomed warmly by the host and shown around with a free drink on arrival.
  • Cushla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great spot, quiet and funky . Didnt have the breakfast so cant comment. Loved the early checkin and late checkout. Room was perfect for solo or couple .
  • Leo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was true to label in a great location and easy off street parking - just what I needed
  • Shelley
    Australia Australia
    Really comfortable bed. The staff were lovely with simple check in. The breakfast was great. The location was perfect.
  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This will be our go to in Auckland now! We loved everything about it. The breakfast was amazing too.
  • Mi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Close to shops and public transport. Comfortable. We arrived very late and were left with great instructions to checkin, we were also allowed to checkout late.
  • Ranadi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable beds. Great breakfast. Easy walk into the city. Easily reached via the Link (City Circular) Bus.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Thank you for the warm welcome. We appreciated the comfort, cleanliness and the extra touches that made for a cosy overnight stay. We will come back again.

Host Information

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

Company information

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 information

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).

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

The Great Ponsonby Arthotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age 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

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.