With a stay at Quest Ponsonby in Auckland (Grey Lynn), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Auckland and Mount Eden. .This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sky Tower and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from SkyCity Casino.
What's nearby
Karangahape Road - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Queen Street Shopping District - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
University of Auckland - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Sky Tower - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
SkyCity Casino - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
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
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Property amenities
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)
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
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
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: NZD 100 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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
Ponsonby Quest
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Quest Ponsonby Apartment
Quest Ponsonby Apartment Auckland
Quest Ponsonby Auckland
Quest Ponsonby Auckland, New Zealand
Quest Ponsonby Hotel Auckland Central
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Quest Ponsonby Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 799 reviews
10 - Excellent
293
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 799 reviews
8 - Good
305
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 799 reviews
6 - Okay
121
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 799 reviews
4 - Poor
45
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 799 reviews
2 - Terrible
35
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
Dec 4, 2025
Kok Hong
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
2/10 Terrible
Rosalie
Nov 30, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
VIVIENNE
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Ali
Sep 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stale and impersonal environment.
Dated an noisy.
Barely satisfactory
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.