Franklin38 — Hotel in Waitematā

Stop reading reviews and book a room at Franklin38! It is simply better than ANY Auckland hotel. The house itself is beautifully restored and complimented by modern features everywhere, the history of the place is evident and Sandra filled us in on its past. The restoration has been done so well you would not change a thing, even the noise of the road outside is unnoticeable. The breakfast was just what we needed, some beautiful fruit, amazing Zeelong tea's, granola and some scrambled or fried eggs on toast! Its simple but delicious, as the quality of the ingredients is as high as the quality of everything else in the B&B. Sandra was fantastic and a great laugh, we really appreciated the check in and the fact we were left to our own devices to come and go as we please. Our city lights suite had everything we needed, amazing bed, walk in wardrobe, and stunning bathroom. The free parking is fantastic and the location is brilliant, about a 10min walk to the viaduct and 2 min walk to Ponsonby's shops and cafes. We live in the Far North and we are definitely coming back to stay when we are next in Auckland and...

Perfect. My partner and I had booked into what turned out to be a sad little studio in the CBD in New Year’s Eve. We did a quick search of nearby accommodation and Franklin38 appeared, and were able to fit us in at extremely short notice at 8pm.

The house is incredible, with original fittings and modern updates merging naturally to give a feeling of warmth and style. The husband and wife team checked us in and provided us with a beautiful room and en-suite (an impressive array of complimentary drinks and snacks included), and fresh hot and cold breakfasts each morning.

The bed is extremely comfortable, the room impeccably decorated, the bathroom fitted out wonderfully.

The added bonus of little griffins Bella and Archie push Franklin38 to a 6-star rating. We are now sitting in their common room after checking out, waiting for our cab to the airport. It feels like we are leaving home, not accommodation. If you’re planning on staying in the area, I can’t recommend...

We had the most enjoyable stay at Franklin 38. Was so impressed with how wonderful the house felt, warm, quirky and super comfortable. Sandra could not have been more welcoming. I arrived some 2+ hours before husband had told her. No problems welcoming me in, even provided me with a superb Gin & Tonic. We had looked at other accommodation in the CBD, then my husband discovered and quickly booked Franklin 38. Such a delight! And as someone else has said “so much better than much more expensive rooms in the big hotels”. So nice to find outstanding 5-star accommodation and service in Auckland. Truly felt like we’d had a wonderful experience and break away from the hassle of real life. We have been telling our friends about this place and intend coming back again soon. Awesome hosts who really know how to make you feel welcomed and we left feeling pampered. Thanks for being such...