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Reviews of Braemar on Parliament Street

3.5 out of 5
Braemar on Parliament Street
7 Parliament St, Auckland

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 165 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent stay and attentive hosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from sweeto on 11 Mar 2024
It was a crazy weekend. Half the house full of "P!nk" fans and the other half, travelers wondering what hit Auckland. Fun all round and we're so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for bringing life to my house and taking the time to review us. Cheers.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a delightful, authentic place to stay, with a delicious breakfast and personal attention from the owner. It is very centrally located and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from sweeto on 25 Feb 2024
We enjoyed your stay here too. Pity your flight delays meant you had to do your presentation remotely. Better luck next time. Thanks for taking the time to write your review. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a property that is 100 years old and maintained in a lovely authentic manner. Very friendly owner. Wonderful breakfast and others quests were equally lovely. Slept extremely well. Mattress was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from sweeto on 25 Feb 2024
I'm a big believer in being real. Restoring an old house will do that to you. Also I try to be authentic looking after our people. Guests at Braemar get good old fashioned hospitality; a real Kiwi experience. I'm glad that you and Tony realised that. Thanks for your review, we appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee, Delta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house has an old world charm with history dating back to the 1900s. The location, in a quiet residential neighbourhood is wonderful and within easy walking distance to sites, shopping and restaurants. John is a charming host with lots of stories, history and sightseeing tips to share....plus he makes a fantastic breakfast which sets you up for your day of sightseeing. A bonus is the glass of wine when you return for happy hour. I highly recommend the Braemar on Parliament if you are looking for local colour and the B & B experience in Auckland. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from sweeto on 25 Feb 2024
We really enjoyed having you and Robb here before you sailed off on your cruise. The travellers tales you and our other guests shared at breakfast and over drinks in the lounge were fun too. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Bon voyage.

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was terrible. It smelt damp and musty. The bed covers were very old and tatty,it looked like it hadn't been washed or replaced for 50 years. The property owner as nice as he was, seemed very used to people complaining about the room and when we said we couldn't sleep there the night and would have to find a new hotel he said this happens sometimes but you can't cancel and I will be talking the full amount from your credit card. I have stayed in better back packers. This is the worst hotel I've seen in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from sweeto on 10 Jan 2024
I could see when you arrived that things were not what you were expecting. From time to time, guests like yourselves don't read the room description carefully "Jenny Room - shared bathroom" and see that we are a heritage home. Of course you felt embarrased by your mistake but that doesn't justify making unfair comments that are not true. Our other reviews don't support your observations. The late cancellation fee is made quite clear. It is to protect our selves from guests who change their minds at the last moment and prevent others from staying with us. All the best

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and amazing host.
What an excellent location and amazing host. I would love to bring my future bride to be here in the near future. I loved the one on one time with with the owner and I love that he is passionate about preserving this property in the historic manner that it is. Highly suggested!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from sweeto on 28 Dec 2023
So glad you "get" what we have here. The original owner John Russell Gray had this house built for his family and we carry on the tradition. Thanks for being part of our family even if it was only 3 nights. We'd love to meet your fiance. If you are contemplating a family of your own, here is a great place to start. Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky and highly recommended
Braemar is an opportunity to experience a truly original property with a fabulous friendly host. Quirky and stacked with interesting features along with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from sweeto on 1 Feb 2024
"There's nothing else like it" Glad you enjoyed what we have here and thanks for taking the time to write about us. Let's do it again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a fabulous stay at Braemar. Beautiful accomodation and excellent friendly customer service from the owners. They went above and beyond to accommodate our family and pets. The breakfast was also a lovely surprise. Highly recommend checking them out if you are ever in need of somewhere to stay in Auckland. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from sweeto on 28 Dec 2023
We are pet friendly here at Braemar but that is usually guests with dogs. It was great that this time you could bring your baby birds, tiny and with few feathers. Such fun. Thanks for sharing.

8/10 Good

Kingsley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful older building on what was a quiet street. A brilliant host (so sorry sir I forgot your name) but very welcoming and you know that he loves doing BnB as a hobby/living. Close walking distance to Spark arena. Breakfast was excellent, and his Scrambled Eggs were top notch and 2nd only to my mums. 1 downside is that (Norman’s) room had a musty smell, we tried to air the room out while we were out, but yeah no success, tolerable during the night but once that small issue is dealt to, it would be a near perfect place to stay. All the very best for the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from sweeto on 28 Dec 2023
Yes it's the perfect place to stay for a concert at Spark arena. Sorry about the musty smell. We have tried to find its source inside the house but it alludes us, I think it is from the leaves in the garden as it is noticeable when the window is open. We'll keep working on it.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John is a great host, provides wonderful info about local events, culture, history. And he quotes poems!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from sweeto on 28 Dec 2023
My poems are mainly to entertain children who are staying. The're by AA Milne, the Hums of Pooh that I remember from my childhood. Glad you liked them too. Thanks for the review.

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What a gem of a place! It is located on a quiet street, yet within walking distance of the harbor and downtown. The owner is charming and saw to our needs. Breakfasts were substantial and tasted good. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from sweeto on 12 Jun 2023
Thank you John, we enjoyed your company immensely. Thank you for taking the time to write this. Have a great trip home.

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a two night stay after cruise ship travel at Braemar on Parliament Street. We choose to walk with our luggage from port to bed & breakfast, and though we are in our senior years and unaccustomed to steep streets, found this location to be excellent. Its quiet, residential area near historical site and university. Host John and his spouse were magnificent, providing comfort, information, civil lessons, and hospitality. Enjoyed breakfast, too. Room was clean and spacious though needs ceiling repairs. No air-conditioning, but not needed. Bathroom facilities inside room dated to colonial days a bit uncomfortable; change in shower curtain recommended. But, we would definitely stay here again upon our return to Auckland. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 12 Jun 2023
I'm glad you enjoyed what we have here. Braemar is the only registered heritage home in the central business district that travellers can stay in. There's nothing else like it. Glad you found us. See you again soon.

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property management.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 12 Jun 2023
Thanks for the good review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 12 Jun 2023
Top of the pops. Thanks for that.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 21 Feb 2023
Glad you liked what we have here. Thanks for staying.

10/10 Excellent

Keyvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing and so welcoming! Situated in one the best Neighborhoods of Auckland, it has easy access to the university, and all the hot spots of Auckland. The place has a character, and the owner is so caring, helpful and welcoming. I totally felt at home! The highlight of my stay was the breakfast.. you simply can not miss it!
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 4 Jan 2023
Thank you for bringing life to our house. Glad you enjoyed it. Have agreat trip.

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host.
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 27 Dec 2022
Glad you enjoyed us, bon voyage

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found our stay at Braemar to be most comfortable. The hosts are attentive, the street quiet, and the location central to a number of the local Auckland sights and activities. We had no trouble finding a variety of places to eat in easy walking distance. The house is lovely old Victorian charm personified, and we were sad to leave. The breakfasts were varied and plentiful. If we are staying in Auckland again, we will be sure to seek a room at Braemar again.
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 12 Jun 2023
Your review captured the essence of what we have here at Braemar. Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Step Back Into Culture
The Braemer on Parliament Street was to say the least, an unexpected find during our honeymoon in New Zealand. Nestled in-between two larger buildings the Red and Gray exterior caught my eye as we passed the High Court in Auckland. At the ring of the bell, the light inside illuminated and we were greeted by our soon to be host, John. The next morning we woke up for a lovely breakfast and coffee. We were then escorted to Stratton Station where we boarded our Carriage on the Northern Explorer to continue our adventure through New Zealand. John, we want to sincerely thank you for the kind hospitality and conversation during our stay. It was a wonderful experience that we will remember for a lifetime. Best Wishes, Christopher and Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 11 Dec 2022
Playing a small part in your honeymoon was a rare pleasure. So glad you enjoyed it too. All the best.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The owners of Braemar are absolutely delightful— as charming as the gorgeous property they own. We instantly felt cosy and at ease. Bonus: breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 11 Dec 2022
Thank you for your appreciation, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Yarden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple and beautiful home. A special place to stay that has lots of good dining options in walkable distance. Also convenient to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 15 Nov 2022
We enjoyed having you here too. The train is a relaxing way to see New Zealand. Bon voyage.

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 3 Oct 2022
Just up the road from your concert. Cheers

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We viewed the facility and told owner we were canceling our booking and want a refund. They said we would have to deal with Expedia. The owner had a dog running around, one of the lounges looked like a tv workshop. The desk top was stained we took pictures we were so shocked. The top of a chest in the room we were offered was dirty and the bedspread looked like it had been pawed by a dog. A real shock and not at all like the pictures on line. We want a refund. Dogs should not be running around a hotel/bed and breakfast, unhygienic. False advertising we want refund
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 3 Oct 2022
Susan didn't read the room description carefully before booking our lowest priced room and only realised it was a shared bathroom situation after they arrived. Other rooms with their own bathrooms were already booked otherwise I would have offered them an upgrade. our listing also makes it clear that we are pet friendly. Guests love the opportunity to have their companion animals with them. These guests arrived before our normal check-in time and film makers were still shooting a movie here. Our in-house guests thought it was a wonderful thing to observe. Braemar is a 120 year old heritage home. It may be a little worn in parts but I strongly reject any suggestion it is not clean. As soon as they stepped inside I could see that they weren't expecting what we have here. I'm sorry that our late cancellation policy does not allow refunds to guests who just change their minds on arrival. I hope they found a "run of the mill" hotel that suited them. You will see from our other reviews that guests who seek us out for what we provide are very happy here.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John, was an excellent host and very accomodating. I would defiantly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from sweeto on 3 Jul 2022
Thanks for that, let's do it again. "defiantly" Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A house over 100 year old Victoria home. Very nicely renovated. John and his wife are very nice, breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 13 Mar 2020
Glad you liked what we have her. All the best for the rest of your trip. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Chapala, mexico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful victorian bnb. Owners live on site, they are warm and charming. The place feels like being in my grandmother's home. Comfy sitting rooms, run of the house, huge bedroom, with in room club foot tub and shower, lace curtains blowing with clean new zealand air, refrigerator in the room with complimentary wine, beer, and lemonade, quiet neighborhood with park across the street, close to waterfront, mall shopping and restaurants.. No tv, a stiff flight of stairs, but such a welcoming, homey feeling makes up for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Sweeto on 10 Mar 2020
I loved having you and Ernie here with us and trust your cruise is going well. Through the round windows this time. Please keep in touch. I'd love to tell your stories. Bon voyage.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very helpful and accommodating, including helping us save $ on the ride to the airport for our departing flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from John on 17 Mar 2020
We do what we can to help make your stay as happy as possible. We're glad it went well. Bon voyage.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John and Mel are the most affable and generous hosts! They went out of their way to accommodate and make us feel welcome. A wonderful intro to Kiwis!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from John and Mel on 6 Mar 2020
Glad you loved what we have here. Thanks for staying and sharing your kind words. Bon voyage.

10/10 Excellent

JohnW, Carterton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is an immaculate time capsule of early 1900's Auckland. Loved the place. So much character.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from John and Mel on 6 Mar 2020
We enjoyed your company too. Looking forward to your return. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Fred, Philadelphia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jean Batten, New Zealand's Amelia Earhart, her Dad lived in the suite. There are places and plaques mentioning her throughout Auckland. History came into view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Mr & Mrs Happy (John and Mel) on 6 Mar 2020
We treasure that connection with a much loved New Zealand hero. Glad to share it with you. All the best.

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pre Cruise Overnight
Flight arrived the morning and was able to drop off bags and get settled right away. After freshening up I received an extensive tutorial of the area, as it was my first trip to Auckland, and headed out to discover and sightsee. Easy walking to so many locations, though keep in mind Auckland is a hilly city, and this is in the middle of it all. Absolutely loved the charm of this place and would definitely stay on my next visit. Not just a place to put your head on a pillow, but an opportunity to really immerse yourself in the gracious experience of being in New Zealand.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from John and Mel on 6 Mar 2020
I am very proud of Auckland, my home town and love to help visitors enjoy what the city provides. Bon voyage.

10/10 Excellent

Onny, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay. Very kind & genuine hosts. Only truly nice people who appreciate the love & time the owners put into saving this building should stay here. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from John and Mel on 3 Mar 2020
Thank you for appreciating what we have here. Lonely Planet said we were "a very special place to stay" We enjoyed your company too. Bon voyage

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John, the owner was very attentive. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from John and Mel on 3 Mar 2020
Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Bob, Swansea, UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ambience was superb. John and Mel have gone to great effort to make this a very welcoming place to stay. The décor is unique and they have an eclectic collection of memorabilia, books, and pieces of interest to inspire memories and conversation. I cannot think of a better place to stay on one's arrival in NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from John and Mel Sweetman on 26 Feb 2020
Glad you liked what we have here. I'm not sure which of the four Roberts we've had here lately you are but thanks for the lovely comments. Have a safe journey home and back to us sometime soon. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Cambridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive Victorian building a short walk down hill into the centre. The biggest plus are the hosts, Mel, who is all smiling welcome and cooks great breakfasts and John, who is most helpful and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Mr and Mrs Happy on 8 Feb 2020
It was great having you both here, glad you liked it. Enjoy the Cricket. Cheers

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Deceptive disclosure. It was mentioned there is free shuttle to the airport. Not true. There Was no private bathroom available. Lenin where not fresh. No closet. Very old and beat up furniture and bed spread. Did not worth NZ $ 252. Not happy with your ranking. I actually hold you responsible for your ranking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from John and Mel - Owners of Braemar on Parliament on 9 Feb 2020
I'm sorry John but I think you are being unfair to us. There's no mention of a "free shuttle" on our expedia page or on our website and I certainly wouldn't have mentioned it to you. The 2 rooms with private bathrooms were already booked. Expedia makes the shared bathroom arrangement quite clear, it's one of the reasons the room is much cheaper. We put a clothes rack on the wall to hang things and a chest of drawers for folded clothes. Others like what we have here, think us good value and rate us accordingly. That is how we get our ranking. Mel and I are only responsible for looking after our guests. Your unhappy demeanour and bullying demands on arrival were sad for us too but I hope you eventually had a good trip. All the best.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Braemar was our first stop of our first visit to NZ, and was a thorough delight. John and Mel, our hosts, are meticulously restoring a grand dame of a 1800s home. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and the location perfect for exploring the city by foot. John shared insights into NZ life, culture, history and politics, as well as many great suggestions for things to do. We hope to return, and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from John and Mel, aka Mr and Mrs Happy on 21 Jan 2020
Your appreciation is gratefully received. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful find and owners were incredibly helpful
By European standards, New Zealand is a very young country. Very few buildings are more than a hundred years old particularly in major cities, such as Auckland. Braemar is old and has a unique character as a consequence. John and Mel have been carefully restoring it to its former glory whilst bringing it up to modern standards. They have been managing to do this whilst maintaining the original character. Mel cooks a very good breakfast - the fruit salad is particularly good - at which there was an opportunity to talk to fellow travellers. In the hall there is a world map with pins in it to represent where all the customers have come from. It is nearly full. Braemar is in a quiet location but within easy walking distance of the town centre. Our host, John, was very informative and knowledgeable about Auckland and other places to visit such as the Bay of Islands. He was exceptionally helpful when we found ourselves without a car (our own fault) and we simply could not have managed without him. What he did for us was far beyond the call of duty. And BTW if you listen to the radio here in NZ, many of the voiceovers are done by John. That's the day job!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Sweeto on 5 Jan 2020
Thank you Roger, it was great having you here and seeing things work out fine in the end. We are so glad you enjoyed what we have here for you. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Kristen, Chicago, IL, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this gorgeous b&b! An exfellent location, beautiful home, and generous and delightful hosts. John and Mel know how to run a great operation. We loved talking to them and getting suggestions from them for our first time in Auckland. They went above and beyond to make our stay (and our honeymoon!) a success. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from John and Mel aka Mr & Mrs Happy on 5 Jan 2020
Great having you both here in my home town. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your kind words and all the best for your important work back in Chicago.

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from John and Mel on 20 Dec 2019
Glad you like what we have here. Let's do it again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wouldn't stay here again
The Braemar is in a beautiful 1904 mansion. The largest room is huge, with a beautiful fireplace and large window. But there was no bathroom when the house was built, so one was added later. However, no one ever added walls, so the toilet just sits in the corner. The mattress was old and lumpy and the bedspread looked like a cat had attacked it. The chair was child-sized. There is no TV or coffee in the room. The location was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from John and Mel Sweetman on 17 Dec 2019
Thank you for your comments. Sorry that your experience with us was not as good as it could be. When Braemar was built in 1901 there was only one bathroom upstairs for the four bedrooms. We built a glass walled walk-in shower in that big bathroom which meant we had to put a smaller bath in there. We put the big original bath into our Victorian Room. The facilities are in the corner behind an antique oriental screen. Many of our guests wax lyrical about the bath in the bedroom set up while other who don't read the room description find it a bit of a surprise. We created an en-suite bathroom in our Batten Suite for those who prefer it that way. I hope we can settle you in there next time. Guests watch TV in their rooms through the WiFi and the big satellite TV is in the front room lounge. A guest kitchen on the middle floor is set up for making hot and cold drinks rather than in the bed rooms. All the best.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous building which was full of character. John was an exceptional host, even dropping us off at the bus stop. Would definitely stay again next time we’re in Auckland. 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from JohnSweetman on 28 Nov 2019
Glad you like it. We were finished breakfast and it was easy for me to make it easy for you to get to the bus with your bags. Thanks for your appreciation. See you tomorrow.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinarily warm and welcoming owners John and Mel. Excellent location for walk to harbor, restaurants and sites.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from John & Mel aka Mr and Mrs Happy on 10 Nov 2019
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for bringing life to our house. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Erinn, San Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old, and charming building with very friendly staff. I would recommend this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from John and Mel Sweetman on 5 Nov 2019
Glad you enjoyed it. We enjoyed having you and your colleague here too. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous hosts, including lovely granddaughter visiting. Really enjoyed being waited on, and watching the "All Blacks" game with wine included. Loved the architecure. I could go on and on, nut will just say "fabulous".
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from John and Mel Sweetman on 13 Oct 2019
Hi Karen and Richard, it was great sharing with you the greatest rugby match on the planet. Thanks for your appreciation. Have a safe trip home.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charm
Great place to stay if visiting Auckland central. It has charm of a past era . Bed is very comfortable and the BF was amazing . Towels and linen need to be upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from John on 2 Oct 2019
Glad you liked your stay. Thanks for the suggestion, I will upgrade the towels and linen.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from John and Mel on 22 Sept 2019
Glad you enjoyed things here. Love to do it again. Have a safe trip home.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful House - Great Hosts
Our stay in Auckland with John and Mel was great! They were generous enough to give us a free room upgrade with a stocked fridge and private bathroom. They had great recommendations for local activities and were knowledgeable about the city and it’s history. We would definitely stay there again next time we visit Auckland!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from John on 20 Aug 2019
When we can, I love to upgrade guests. Glad you enjoyed it here. Auckland is my home town, I'm very proud of it. See you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Victorian house with informative and entertaining hosts (John and Mel). This is a unique B&B in the heart of Auckland. If you are looking for modern amenities, stay in a 5 star hotel; if you are looking for character and history, stay here. John was incredibly helpful - welcoming us even though it was late when we finally got to Auckland, parking our car, giving us tips on where to go for sightseeing and eating out. Thoroughly enjoyable stay - I would stay there again without doubt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Sweeto on 31 Mar 2019
Thank you for appreciating what we have here for our guests. We look after people and help them enjoy my hometown to the max. Bon voyage

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from John Sweetman on 10 Nov 2019
Glad you liked it. Lets do it again.