Franklin38 in Auckland provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and an elevator. The accommodation features luggage storage space and daily room service for guests. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. All rooms come with a coffee machine, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while selected rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have sea views. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with fruit and juice are available. There is an on-site snack bar. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Aotea Centre, and Sky Tower. Auckland Airport is 12 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
10.0
Free Wifi
10
High score for Auckland

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sherina
    Singapore Singapore
    Amazing attention to details. Stay was very comfortable and the place is tastefully done. Best breakfast that we had during the New Zealand trip and a great neighborhood to explore Auckland.
  • Barry
    United States United States
    We loved everything- huge comfortable room, King bed, tub and separate shower, heated tile floors, quiet neighborhood in historic area, beautiful healthy breakfast and daily treats, water, etc etc! Incredible place and kiwi spirit!
  • Andrea
    United States United States
    The property is absolutely stunning. The room was spacious and comfortable, and Sandra has put a lot of thought into providing every amenity you could think of to make out stay the best possible experience. We also very much enjoyed talking with...
  • Howard
    United States United States
    Beautifully renovated period home, luxurious in every way
  • Leslie
    United States United States
    Fabulously renovated classic old Auckland home perfectly located for exploring the city. Hosts were terrifically helpful and homey, breakfast was TOO good, and the bedroom was super comfortable, well-appointed, and generously supplied for early...
  • Kim
    United States United States
    Everything! Sandra and Doug were extremely hospitable. It was very clean and comfortable. We had a great view of the fireworks from the Skytower on New Year’s Eve. Breakfast was great, and very accommodating. I would book it again in a heartbeat....
  • Christine
    United States United States
    Everything! The room was comfortable, plenty of room for your clothes if you’re there long enough to unpack , loved the large bathroom , good selection of teas coffee and snacks in room , breakfast was excellent!
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Beautiful property in a nice neighborhood with amazing hosts. They have put a lot of care and love in their home and know how to make guests feel welcomed. From amentities and assisting with our luggage to recommendations for places to grab a bite...
  • Dawn
    Canada Canada
    It was top notch . Beautiful b & b and the owners were lovely. The breakfast was fabulous , bed was super comfortable and the location was fantastic . We couldn’t have asked for a better stay in Auckland!
  • J
    Jane
    United States United States
    Amazing B&B with wonderful hosts and a great location! The restored home is just beautiful.

Managed by Sandra Stockwell

Company review score: 10Based on 83 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Doug and I have previously hosted Bella's Bed and Breakfast in this area for many years. We enjoy meeting our wonderful guests and expect our guests to feel relaxed and comfortable while staying with us. We live on the lower level separate to our guest suites which are on the upper level. We respect our guests privacy and are contactable during your stay. During the renovation Doug and I had a large input to the design decor and interiors which we enjoyed every moment. We have a feature in the magazine NZ House & Garden August 2018 which we are very proud of. Both of us a born in Auckland and have lived locally in this street for 22 years. We love the central location to the city and Ponsonby road for shopping and dining. We have an interest in living a healthy lifestyle with a positive and gracious attitude to life.

Property info

Recently Franklin38 has just undergone a two year complete renovation/rebuild. This grand old villas started its life as a gracious family home however in the early 1920's she was turned into a 15-bedroom boarding house, slowly losing her shine as the years have gone by. We now have four luxurious suites, all with double glazing. Every door, wall ceiling has been replaced. However we did manage to restore the ornate plaster ceiling in the hallway downstairs. We have incorporated contemporary furniture in the suites, underfloor tiled bathrooms with sensor lighting. Separate guest dining to enjoy meeting other guests at breakfast and a beautiful guest lounge to relax in. In the warmer months we have a large guest only outdoor roof garden to enjoy the city views. Wrap around balconies have a fantastic view of the city and sky-tower.

Neighborhood info

Freeman's Bay is the nearest suburb to Auckland City. It is a very easy 20 minute walk or catch a bus near us every 20 minutes. Auckland top restaurants are a five minute walk and so are the trendy bars and shops. The sky tower is a 15 minute walk which you can see from our property.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Franklin38
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Express check-in/out
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Adults only
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Franklin38 takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 07:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 20
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Franklin38 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

    FAQs about Franklin38