The Great Ponsonby Arthotel
Come and stay at The Great Ponsonby Arthotel, a delightful small hotel providing bed and breakfast in central Auckland. Just a two minute stroll to Ponsonby's vibrant cafés, restaurants, galleries, shops and nightlife or a short taxi ride to the harbour and city centre. The Great Ponsonby Arthotel, established over 20 years ago, is 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). Included in the room rate are our legendary breakfasts, unlimited Wi-Fi, parking and a daily newspaper.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23
Guests praise the artistic, homely vibe, excellent breakfast, and friendly staff. Main drawbacks include thin walls, privacy issues in some rooms, dated facilities, and occasional noise.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYIdeal for art lovers seeking a homely stay. Noise-sensitive guests should be cautious; verify room privacy and views.
Room types · 8
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Penthouse Suite
Penthouse feature spacious balcony with sunset view. Private bathroom comes with separate bath and shower. No capacity for extra beds. This rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.
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Courtyard King or Twin
These large and gorgeous suites are furnished with exotic Turkish carpets and leather couch. This rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults (see Hotel Policies).
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Courtyard Queen Studio
These quirky studios are across the courtyard from the main house and feature superbly appointed kitchenettes. Please note that there is no capacity for extra beds. This rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.
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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot individually furnished room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Studio, Courtyard Area
<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot individually furnished room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Villa Room Queen
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot individually furnished room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Villa King or Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests.
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Villa with Queen Bed
This spacious villa features a seating area with a satellite TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, and free WiFi throughout. Most villas have outside seating area. The villa is also equipped with a desk and chair, a tea-and-coffee maker, wine glasses and the bedroom has an electric blanket and blackout curtains. Each villa has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, heated towel rail and free toiletries. Please note that there is no capacity for extra beds. This rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.
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