Ratings based on 168 Verified Reviews
4.5 Room cleanliness
4.9 Service & staff
4.4 Room comfort
4.5 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Nov 2024
Beautiful building, lovely service
by A verified traveler
Posted 13 Apr 2024
Beautiful historic house in the heart of Auckland. Our host was wonderful: friendly, good conversation, deep knowledge about Auckland, and makes truly fluffy scrambled eggs.
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Apr 2024
Our hosts at Braemar went truly above and beyond during our two-night stay as part of our honeymoon! John gave us the Victorian room, which was delightfully retro -- just as we wanted. He also got up super early (before 6am) just so that we could have some breakfast before our Hobbiton/Waitomo Caves tours. Our hosts were always incredibly gracious and a joy to get to know.
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Mar 2024
Excellent stay and attentive hosts
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Mar 2024 by sweeto, Hotel Management
It was a crazy weekend. Half the house full of "P!nk" fans and the other half, travelers wondering what hit Auckland. Fun all round and we're so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for bringing life to my house and taking the time to review us. Cheers.
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Mar 2024 on Wotif
Amazing historic house that is centrally located and within walking distance of uni and downtown. Friendly and very helpful host.
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Mar 2024 by sweeto, Hotel Management
You must be home by now. Thanks for appreciating what we have here. Let's do it again. If our rates rise in the interim, I'll match what you paid for this stay and upgrade you for free if I can. Cheers
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Feb 2024
This was a delightful, authentic place to stay, with a delicious breakfast and personal attention from the owner. It is very centrally located and comfortable.
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Feb 2024 by sweeto, Hotel Management
We enjoyed your stay here too. Pity your flight delays meant you had to do your presentation remotely. Better luck next time. Thanks for taking the time to write your review. Cheers
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Feb 2024
It’s a property that is 100 years old and maintained in a lovely authentic manner. Very friendly owner. Wonderful breakfast and others quests were equally lovely. Slept extremely well. Mattress was great.
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Feb 2024 by sweeto, Hotel Management
I'm a big believer in being real. Restoring an old house will do that to you. Also I try to be authentic looking after our people. Guests at Braemar get good old fashioned hospitality; a real Kiwi experience. I'm glad that you and Tony realised that. Thanks for your review, we appreciate it.
by A verified traveler from Delta
Posted 22 Feb 2024
The house has an old world charm with history dating back to the 1900s. The location, in a quiet residential neighbourhood is wonderful and within easy walking distance to sites, shopping and restaurants.
John is a charming host with lots of stories, history and sightseeing tips to share....plus he makes a fantastic breakfast which sets you up for your day of sightseeing. A bonus is the glass of wine when you return for happy hour.
I highly recommend the Braemar on Parliament if you are looking for local colour and the B & B experience in Auckland. We'll be back!
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Feb 2024 by sweeto, Hotel Management
We really enjoyed having you and Robb here before you sailed off on your cruise. The travellers tales you and our other guests shared at breakfast and over drinks in the lounge were fun too. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Bon voyage.
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Jan 2024
This property was terrible. It smelt damp and musty. The bed covers were very old and tatty,it looked like it hadn't been washed or replaced for 50 years. The property owner as nice as he was, seemed very used to people complaining about the room and when we said we couldn't sleep there the night and would have to find a new hotel he said this happens sometimes but you can't cancel and I will be talking the full amount from your credit card. I have stayed in better back packers. This is the worst hotel I've seen in a long time.
Comment from Hotel Management
10 Jan 2024 by sweeto, Hotel Management
I could see when you arrived that things were not what you were expecting. From time to time, guests like yourselves don't read the room description carefully "Jenny Room - shared bathroom" and see that we are a heritage home. Of course you felt embarrased by your mistake but that doesn't justify making unfair comments that are not true. Our other reviews don't support your observations. The late cancellation fee is made quite clear. It is to protect our selves from guests who change their minds at the last moment and prevent others from staying with us. All the best
by A verified traveler
Excellent location and amazing host.
Posted 27 Dec 2023 on HotelsWhat an excellent location and amazing host. I would love to bring my future bride to be here in the near future. I loved the one on one time with with the owner and I love that he is passionate about preserving this property in the historic manner that it is. Highly suggested!
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Dec 2023 by sweeto, Hotel Management
So glad you "get" what we have here. The original owner John Russell Gray had this house built for his family and we carry on the tradition. Thanks for being part of our family even if it was only 3 nights. We'd love to meet your fiance. If you are contemplating a family of your own, here is a great place to start. Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
