Braemar on Parliament Street
4.7
Outstanding(164 Reviews)Bed and Breakfast in Auckland
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this bed and breakfast
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Auckland
Dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Housekeeping is not available.
Braemar on Parliament Street offers 4 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Auckland bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Housekeeping is not available.
Braemar on Parliament Street offers 4 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Auckland bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Map of Auckland
Available Rooms
Batten Suite
1 Queen • 807 ft²
Sleeps 3
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
The Victorian Room
1 Queen • 517 ft²
Sleeps 3
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Norman's Room (Shared Bathroom)
1 Queen • 194 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Jenny's Room (Shared Bathroom)
1 Double • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(164 Reviews)4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
Excellent stay and attentive hosts
4.7
Amazing historic house that is centrally located and within walking distance of uni and downtown. Friendly and very helpful host.
4.7
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.
4.7
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.
4.7
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!
4.7
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.
4.7
What 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!
4.7
Braemar is an opportunity to experience a truly original property with a fabulous friendly host.
Quirky and stacked with interesting features along with a great breakfast.
4.7
We had such a fabulous stay at Braemar.
Beautiful accomodation and excellent friendly customer service from the owners.
They went above and beyond to accommodate our family and pets.
The breakfast was also a lovely surprise.
Highly recommend checking them out if you are ever in need of somewhere to stay in Auckland.
We will definitely be back again.
4.7
A beautiful older building on what was a quiet street.
A brilliant host (so sorry sir I forgot your name) but very welcoming and you know that he loves doing BnB as a hobby/living.
Close walking distance to Spark arena.
Breakfast was excellent, and his Scrambled Eggs were top notch and 2nd only to my mums.
1 downside is that (Norman’s) room had a musty smell, we tried to air the room out while we were out, but yeah no success, tolerable during the night but once that small issue is dealt to, it would be a near perfect place to stay.
All the very best for the future.
4.7
John is a great host, provides wonderful info about local events, culture, history. And he quotes poems!
4.7
What a gem of a place! It is located on a quiet street, yet within walking distance of the harbor and downtown. The owner is charming and saw to our needs. Breakfasts were substantial and tasted good. I highly recommend it.
4.7
We had a two night stay after cruise ship travel at Braemar on Parliament Street. We choose to walk with our luggage from port to bed & breakfast, and though we are in our senior years and unaccustomed to steep streets, found this location to be excellent. Its quiet, residential area near historical site and university. Host John and his spouse were magnificent, providing comfort, information, civil lessons, and hospitality. Enjoyed breakfast, too. Room was clean and spacious though needs ceiling repairs. No air-conditioning, but not needed. Bathroom facilities inside room dated to colonial days a bit uncomfortable; change in shower curtain recommended. But, we would definitely stay here again upon our return to Auckland. Thank you!
4.7
Fantastic property management.
4.7
Perfect for a solo traveler. John made breakfast every morning and chatting with guests, and never hesitated to help.
I had a room with shared bathroom with another room. It did not do anythings since there a few rooms in total and most of the rooms do have bathroom.
4.7
This place was amazing and so welcoming! Situated in one the best Neighborhoods of Auckland, it has easy access to the university, and all the hot spots of Auckland.
The place has a character, and the owner is so caring, helpful and welcoming. I totally felt at home!
The highlight of my stay was the breakfast.. you simply can not miss it!
4.7
Lovely host.
4.7
We found our stay at Braemar to be most comfortable. The hosts are attentive, the street quiet, and the location central to a number of the local Auckland sights and activities. We had no trouble finding a variety of places to eat in easy walking distance. The house is lovely old Victorian charm personified, and we were sad to leave. The breakfasts were varied and plentiful. If we are staying in Auckland again, we will be sure to seek a room at Braemar again.
4.7
The Braemer on Parliament Street was to say the least, an unexpected find during our honeymoon in New Zealand. Nestled in-between two larger buildings the Red and Gray exterior caught my eye as we passed the High Court in Auckland. At the ring of the bell, the light inside illuminated and we were greeted by our soon to be host, John. The next morning we woke up for a lovely breakfast and coffee. We were then escorted to Stratton Station where we boarded our Carriage on the Northern Explorer to continue our adventure through New Zealand.
John, we want to sincerely thank you for the kind hospitality and conversation during our stay. It was a wonderful experience that we will remember for a lifetime.
Best Wishes,
Christopher and Elizabeth
4.7
We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The owners of Braemar are absolutely delightful— as charming as the gorgeous property they own. We instantly felt cosy and at ease. Bonus: breakfast was delicious!
4.7
Lovely couple and beautiful home. A special place to stay that has lots of good dining options in walkable distance. Also convenient to the train station.
4.7
Location was good.
4.7
We viewed the facility and told owner we were canceling our booking and want a refund. They said we would have to deal with Expedia. The owner had a dog running around, one of the lounges looked like a tv workshop. The desk top was stained we took pictures we were so shocked. The top of a chest in the room we were offered was dirty and the bedspread looked like it had been pawed by a dog. A real shock and not at all like the pictures on line. We want a refund. Dogs should not be running around a hotel/bed and breakfast, unhygienic. False advertising we want refund
4.7
John, was an excellent host and very accomodating. I would defiantly stay again.
4.7
A house over 100 year old Victoria home. Very nicely renovated. John and his wife are very nice, breakfast is excellent.
4.7
Beautiful victorian bnb. Owners live on site, they are warm and charming. The place feels like being in my grandmother's
home. Comfy sitting rooms, run of the house, huge bedroom, with in room club foot tub and shower, lace curtains blowing with clean new zealand air, refrigerator in the room with complimentary wine, beer, and lemonade, quiet neighborhood with park across the street, close to waterfront, mall shopping and restaurants.. No tv, a stiff flight of stairs, but such a welcoming, homey feeling makes up for everything.
4.7
Beautiful victorian bnb. Owners live on site, they are warm and charming. The place feels like being in my grandmother'shome. Comfy sitting rooms, run of the house, huge bedroom, with in room club foot tub and shower, lace curtains blowing with clean new zealand air, refrigerator in the room with complimentary wine, beer, and lemonade, quiet neighborhood with park across the street, close to waterfront, mall shopping and restaurants.. No tv, a stiff flight of stairs, but such a welcoming, homey feeling makes up for everything.
4.7
The owners were very helpful and accommodating, including helping us save $ on the ride to the airport for our departing flight.
4.7
Jean Batten, New Zealand's Amelia Earhart, her Dad lived in the suite. There are places and plaques mentioning her throughout Auckland. History came into view.
4.7
Fantastic stay. Very kind & genuine hosts. Only truly nice people who appreciate the love & time the owners put into saving this building should stay here. Thanks so much!
4.7
Flight arrived the morning and was able to drop off bags and get settled right away. After freshening up I received an extensive tutorial of the area, as it was my first trip to Auckland, and headed out to discover and sightsee. Easy walking to so many locations, though keep in mind Auckland is a hilly city, and this is in the middle of it all. Absolutely loved the charm of this place and would definitely stay on my next visit. Not just a place to put your head on a pillow, but an opportunity to really immerse yourself in the gracious experience of being in New Zealand.
4.7
Flight arrived the morning and was able to drop off bags and get settled right away. After freshening up I received an extensive tutorial of the area, as it was my first trip to Auckland, and headed out to discover and sightsee. Easy walking to so many locations, though keep in mind Auckland is a hilly city, and this is in the middle of it all. Absolutely loved the charm of this place and would definitely stay on my next visit. Not just a place to put your head on a pillow, but an opportunity to really immerse yourself in the gracious experience of being in New Zealand.
4.7
John, the owner was very attentive. Location is great.
4.7
The ambience was superb. John and Mel have gone to great effort to make this a very welcoming place to stay. The décor is unique and they have an eclectic collection of memorabilia, books, and pieces of interest to inspire memories and conversation. I cannot think of a better place to stay on one's arrival in NZ.
4.7
Impressive Victorian building a short walk down hill into the centre. The biggest plus are the hosts, Mel, who is all smiling welcome and cooks great breakfasts and John, who is most helpful and informative.
4.7
Deceptive disclosure. It was mentioned there is free shuttle to the airport. Not true. There Was no private bathroom available. Lenin where not fresh. No closet. Very old and beat up furniture and bed spread. Did not worth NZ $ 252. Not happy with your ranking. I actually hold you responsible for your ranking.
4.7
Braemar was our first stop of our first visit to NZ, and was a thorough delight. John and Mel, our hosts, are meticulously restoring a grand dame of a 1800s home. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and the location perfect for exploring the city by foot. John shared insights into NZ life, culture, history and politics, as well as many great suggestions for things to do. We hope to return, and highly recommend!
4.7
By European standards, New Zealand is a very young country. Very few buildings are more than a hundred years old particularly in major cities, such as Auckland. Braemar is old and has a unique character as a consequence. John and Mel have been carefully restoring it to its former glory whilst bringing it up to modern standards. They have been managing to do this whilst maintaining the original character.
Mel cooks a very good breakfast - the fruit salad is particularly good - at which there was an opportunity to talk to fellow travellers. In the hall there is a world map with pins in it to represent where all the customers have come from. It is nearly full.
Braemar is in a quiet location but within easy walking distance of the town centre.
Our host, John, was very informative and knowledgeable about Auckland and other places to visit such as the Bay of Islands. He was exceptionally helpful when we found ourselves without a car (our own fault) and we simply could not have managed without him. What he did for us was far beyond the call of duty.
And BTW if you listen to the radio here in NZ, many of the voiceovers are done by John. That's the day job!
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Auckland?
The average price for a rental in Auckland is $204 per night. This rental is $31 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Braemar on Parliament Street. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Braemar on Parliament Street pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Braemar on Parliament Street?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.
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