Quest Ponsonby

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Sky Tower

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Studio
Exterior
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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68 Ponsonby Road, Auckland, 1011
  • Place, Karangahape Road
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Auckland
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Auckland

Grey Lynn stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Grey Lynn hotel, you'll find Ponsonby Road and Karangahape Road. Also, New Zealand Film Archive is within half a mile (1 km) and Sky Tower is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Karangahape Road - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Auckland - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sky Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • MOTAT 1 Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 5 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daily Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Deadshot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Central - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ThirtyNine Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Longroom & Longshot - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Quest Ponsonby

4.5-star luxury hotel near Sky Tower
As a guest of Quest Ponsonby, you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Quest Ponsonby offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Quest Ponsonby Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 798 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kok Hong

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosalie

The booking was made with the slip of a finger and despite both expedia and myself trying to reason with them, they refused to refund a few minutes later. We have used Quest for friends and family a lot in the past, no more.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aitogi

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and cleaners were lovely. My only wish would be a fan in the bathroom to help when having a hot shower or using toilet. But a very clean and easy accessible hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chad

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a 4 night stay in November and actually did not end up staying at the hotel because the cleanliness and smell was not appealing to me. My room was also very hot and the air conditioner was not controllable from the room. I was in my room for 5 minutes and decided to leave to another hotel. I am not a poicky person but this hotel was far below expectations, especially on Ponsoby Road. To further expand the issue, the management of the company did not return my money as I had prepaid for my visit, but they decided the right thing to do for there business was to keep my money instead of treating a dissatisfied customer fairly. They kept all of the money for my 4 night stay and will not return it. I would not stay here. Many other great options in Auckland for similar price.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shabbar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had some cracked tiles that trapped water every time I took a shower, and it ended up seeping into the carpet. The rooms weren’t soundproof either, so being right on the main road, you could hear a lot of noise from outside. That said, the staff were super helpful. --- Would you like me to make it sound a bit more friendly or keep this straightforward tone?
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tusiga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom floor needed mopping
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Viv

Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Waipapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

cheryl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointed with Wotif. Booked a hotel room for theee people and then on way to hotel was called and told it would be an extra $30 ish dolllars for a pull out bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

VIVIENNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2-night staycation in a studio. The room was fine for the time we were there - small but had all the necessary facilities. Comfortable king bed, shower with great water pressure, fridge/freezer. The best thing about this hotel is the location. At the K rd end of Ponsonby road, you have all the dining options you need, shop till you drop, supermarket round the corner, amazing park across the road…the list goes on. Would definitely stay again for this reason alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Stale and impersonal environment. Dated an noisy. Barely satisfactory
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jono

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Conrad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an easy and comfortable stay at the Quest Ponsonby. Comfortable rooms with lots of eating options etc within walking distance. Recommend +
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an easy and comfortable stay at the Quest Ponsonby. Comfortable rooms with lots of eating options etc within walking distance. Recommend +
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Conrad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an easy and comfortable stay at the Quest Ponsonby. Comfortable rooms with lots of eating options etc within walking distance. Recommend +
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location. Lovely staff, good service, a lot better organised this time with checking in after hours and car park. Lovely room, SKY TV was good. TV Remote might need new batteries and it was lagging at times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025