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( 09-378 0191;
www.brownkiwi.co.nz
;
7 Prosford St; dm $28-31, s/d $52/72; )
This low-
key hostel is tucked away in a busy-by-day commercial strip, a stone's throw from Pon-
sonby's good shopping and grazing opportunities. The garden courtyard is made for
mooching.
Abaco on Jervois
MOTEL $$$
( 09-360 6850;
www.abaco.co.nz
; 57 Jervois Rd; r $135-155, ste $194-215; )
A contempor-
ary, neutral-toned motel including stainless-steel kitchenettes (with dish drawers and
ovens) and fluffy white towels for use in the spa. The darker rooms downstairs are priced
accordingly.
Great Ponsonby Arthotel
B&B $$$
$$$
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( 09-376 5989;
www.greatpons.co.nz
; 30 Ponsonby Tce; r $265-400; )
In a quiet
cul-de-sac near Ponsonby Rd, this deceptively spacious Victorian villa has gregarious
hosts, impressive sustainability practices and great breakfasts. Studio apartments open
onto an attractive rear courtyard.
Newton
City Travellers
HOSTEL $
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(
09-377 6027;
www.kroadcitytravellers.co.nz
; 146 Karangahape Rd; dm $29-33, s/tw/d $61/76/
76;
)
Smaller hostel well located on bustling and bohemian Karangahape Rd.
Langham
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 09-379 5132;
www.auckland.langhamhotels.co.nz
;
83 Symonds St; r $220-390, ste $510-2430;
)
The Langham's service is typically faultless, the beds are heavenly, and
its day spa is one of Auckland's best.
Mt Eden
Bamber House
HOSTEL $
