Franklin38 in Auckland provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and a lift. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 2 km from Masefield Beach. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a shower, bathrobes and a wardrobe. All units 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, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast serves an à la carte and continental breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a snack bar on-site. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Popular points of interest near Franklin38 include SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Aotea Centre and Sky Tower. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly 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 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
10.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Auckland
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  • Sonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. A beautiful period property in a quiet leafy suburb of Auckland. Only a short walk from Viaduct Harbour in one direction or vibey Ponsonby in the opposite direction, there are plenty bars and restaurants to choose from. Our spacious...
  • Sonya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very stylish and exceptionally comfortable. Great location for both the city and local eateries. Breakfast was superb, as was the care taken to ensure that we had a really enjoyable stay.
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, attention to detail, so nicely laid out and brilliant hosts
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sandra Stockwell

Company review score: 10Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Franklin38
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • 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 15:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 20

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Franklin38 accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

FAQs about Franklin38

  • Check-in at Franklin38 is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Franklin38 include:

    • Suite

  • The prices at Franklin38 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Franklin38 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Franklin38 can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • À la carte

    • Franklin38 is 0.8 miles from the centre of Auckland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.