This is a small but beautufil hotel in a lovely part of Auckland. It is exceptionally quiet, located in a no through road. There are many restaurants and nice shops within 5-10 minute walk. The comfort of the rooms is excellent. Pretty much everything you need is provided. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Very nice breakfast options; the cooked options are limited to 4-5 items but each is great. There is a comfortable communal lounge area with 'honesty bar', lots of books, music etc. Ponsonby is a very nice area and despite being relatively close to the city centre the roads are not too busy.

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 a set of uninterrupted movie channels (unlike other places with basic cable). It would make a great long-term, temporary home! The kitchenette has about everything one needs, including a mini-bar stocked with good wines, sodas, etc. Sofie makes delicious breakfast and guests feel very welcome. The location is great, too, making it easy to get to know the area while taking long, leisurely walks for sightseeing, dining and shopping. I'll always have fond memories of my stay at the hotel.

Not being able to stay longer!

The Ponsonby Art Hotel is our accommodation of choice when staying in central Auckland, and this is our 3rd visit. We like is relaxed atmosphere similar to an old fashioned guest house, It is an older building which has been renovated to retain its character. The rooms are clean, and comfortable with their own ensuite, without being sumptuous. We like being able to make ourselves a cup of tea in the lounge or in our room, helpful staff who are available upon arrival and a complimentay wine available. Breakfast is a great time to chat with other guests and we ended up buying ourselves the nicest painting as a result of a random encounter with another guest a year or so ago. Most of all we love its location - with easy access by car or bus (or walking) to the harbour and city centre - a delightful mix of cafes and shops at the end of the street. An 'all the essentials' grocery store is nestled next door to a Travel Agent, right across the road from a Designer Recycling Store, and upmarket clothes further up the street. If you like somewhere relaxed and different - where you can chat with resident locals when out on a walk - while within easy reach of all that a modern CBD has to offer - then I would recommend Ponsonby Art House. We are already planning our next stay

I can not recommend enough this lodgment. The personal was so helpful, kind and willing to have a good conversation. Everything was clean and the towels impeccable. I loved my time there, and i’m hoping to come back soon!

I believe is the weather in Auckland, but the rooms smell a bit of moist and were not so easy to ventilate. Also i would recommend to tone down the decorations, as it can be a bit too much. But otherwise, everything works wonderfully, the staff is adorable, everything is clean and the location is perfect!

Wow! what an awesome establishment! The staff are friendly, polite and helpful. We scored the studio in the back and it was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The communal areas in the main house is clean with the colourful local and pasifika art decorating the walls, good comfy furniture's. The balcony out back was relaxing and theres plenty of seating areas in and around outside. Enjoyed meeting the other guests during the breakfast session. There are hot and intercontinental breakfast choices. For sure everyone's food needs are well catered for. Location is great with shops, cafes and eateries only a few mins walk away. Totally recommend.

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The room was lovely - spacious, clean, comfortable, well-equipped, and homely. We only had a one night stay but it felt like a wonderful little getaway and we will definitely return (we're Auckland locals and it was a chance to have a small break from our two toddlers!). Great location off Ponsonby Road, plenty of awesome restaurants nearby, either a short stroll or cheap uber away! Quality toiletries and bedding, nice coffee! Appreciated the early check in and late check out offered, it makes a huge difference on a short stay! Extremely kind staff, yummy cooked breakfast, felt very safe, quirky and funky property. The welcome drink was such a nice little touch. Lots of street parking. So much character, wish we could stay once a month! Such a huge treat for us as busy working parents with rare opportunities for a getaway. Thanks, all, we loved it! So glad we stayed here and not at some boring apartment in the CBD. Ponsonby is fab as is this place.

It was great all round. Forgot to mention to the team when we left that the shower head was a little loose and sliding down a little, but that will be fixed in no time as soon as this is seen (and wasn't a major). We highly recommend The Great Ponsonby Arthotel and can't wait to return!!

The Great Ponsonby Arthotel exceeded our expectations. The location is unbeatable - very quiet but still close to all the restaurants/bars on Ponsonby Road. Rooms were decent and clean. The property is actually better in real life - cute little artwork and decor without being too cluttered. The breakfast was delicious and well priced - homemade banana bread and poached fruit so yummy! The service from the staff was so amazing, really made it feel ‘home away from home’. Thank you to Sophie, Tong, Soloi and Patrick! Mum and I had a great stay and would definitely come back again!

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We had a wonderful stay in this special B&B. Our room was full of character as was the rest of the house. There is a large sitting room to relax in. The location is a real highlight with a view of the Sky Tower from the top of the street. There are lots of restaurants and independent shops within easy walking distance. I would love to have stayed longer.

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!

We absolutely loved staying in the Ponsonby area of Auckland and this hotel sums up the charm of the area. It’s public spaces are full of interesting art and furniture and it has a homely and welcoming feel. The staff are friendly and the breakfasts are freshly cooked in the kitchen area adjoining the dining room, and are delicious.

As befitting a property of such an age the bedrooms are ‘cosy’ and there was a little noise from neighbouring rooms/ plumbing (we were downstairs, near the front door). There was a musty smell to the bedroom that may be alleviated by replacing pillows and washing the additional blankets etc.