Discover delightful bed & breakfast accommodation in Ponsonby, Auckland, just a 2-minute stroll from the area’s vibrant cafés, restaurants, and galleries, or a short 5-minute taxi ride to the harbour and Auckland city centre.
The Great Ponsonby Arthotel, established over 20 years ago, is a beautifully renovated villa in a heritage neighbourhood.
Our rooms are decorated with original New Zealand and Pacific Island artworks, Persian rugs, and filled with books, magazines, and music, creating a warm, welcoming environment where you can truly relax and feel at home.
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.
Ponsonby, an urban village, is one of the earliest areas of Auckland and luckily many of the historic buildings still remain. It is also the trendiest part of town, a place where Aucklanders come to eat, drink coffee and have fun. It is very close to Auckland city centre. So, the Great Ponsonby, set in a large, beautiful garden is in the most perfect place from which to explore Auckland.
- Free Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Newspaper
- Delicious Breakfast Included
- Sustainable Accommodation
- Wheelchair Access
Ponsonby Accommodation
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All the villa rooms have furniture crafted by a Danish craftsman in NZ using rimu, a native timber. All have a writing desk and private bathroom. We use eco-friendly, non-allergic soaps, shampoos and cleaning products.
Villa rooms
Downstairs – 4 downstairs rooms. Three have a French door onto a deck with a quick exit for smokers. Upstairs – Can have twin beds, no deck.
Courtyard Studios
These quirky studios are across the courtyard from the main house. They feature superbly appointed kitchenettes, and are roomy with Leather couch. Twin, queen, king beds.
Palm Villa Suites
These large and gorgeous suites are furnished with Turkish carpets, leather couch, super king, or twin beds. Additional beds are available. Soak in a tub or lounge in the Palm Garden. Perfect for that special occasion.
Penthouse
Spacious, open plan sleeping, dining room and lounge. King or twin beds, leather couch. Watch the sun set over the Waitakere Range from the balcony. Private bathroom with separate shower and bath.
Each room provides for your comfort:
- Private bathrooms with showers, also tubs
- Demist mirrors
- Direct dial phone
- Modem port
- Coffee Plunger
- Wine glasses
- CD player
- Sky TV with all Sky channels
- International Direct Dial Phones
- Robes
- AM/FM Clock Radio
- iPOD docks
- Free unlimited WiFi in all rooms
- LCD TV and DVD player
- Hair Dryer
- Iron and Ironing Board
On Request:
- Additional bed is available
- Beach Towels
- Two Bikes
- Umbrellas
- Laundry Facilities
- Petanque Pit, with a two-hectare park next door
Day-Use Hotel Rooms
Enjoy a luxurious day-use room with access to our library, outdoor verandah, and dining area, available from 10am – 5pm.
Perfect for:
- Business meetings or remote work
- Freshening up between appointments
- Photo shoots, interviews, or creative projects
- Resting after travel or jet lag
- Romantic daytime escapes
- Quiet reflection
Includes:
- Complimentary tea & coffee
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Free off-street parking
- Optional food & wine packages
Relax, work, or refresh with our flexible day-stay accommodation.
