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title: "Quest Ponsonby, Auckland: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Quest Ponsonby in Auckland: rated 8.5 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Apartment · ★★★★★ · [Quest Apartment Hotels](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/quest/)

# Quest Ponsonby

Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

8.5 ·  Very good 262 reviews ·  #115 #115 of 237 in Auckland ·  3.5/5 on Google, 242 reviews ·  6.1 Location score
## About Quest Ponsonby

Quest Ponsonby is an apartment in Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 262 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Auckland. The nearest beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport, Auckland International Airport (AKL), is 17 km away.

- **Type:** Apartment

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 38

- **Chain:** Quest Apartment Hotels

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

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68 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby [questapartments.co.nz](https://www.questapartments.co.nz/properties/north-island/auckland/quest-ponsonby/overview)

## How Quest Ponsonby scores

Better rated than 51% of hotels in Auckland

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **6.1**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **3.8**
-   Public transport **3.5**

Auckland average

## Rating on Google

3.5/5

242 Google reviews

-   5★29%
-   4★26%
-   3★20%
-   2★13%
-   1★13%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **78**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **119**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Westhaven Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Mt Eden Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Auckland International Airport (AKL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">39 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Auckland</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Charlotte Museum480 m
-   Whakamana Cannabis Museum o Aotearoa780 m
-   Aracnation940 m
-   Odyssey Sensory Maze Auckland1.4 km
-   Auckland Heritage1.5 km
-   Skyjump1.6 km

## Quest Ponsonby: in detail

Quest Ponsonby offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by serviced apartment. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, serviced apartment is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Services offered by car hire and shuttle at the serviced apartment ensure effortless exploration of Auckland. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the serviced apartment. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the serviced apartment's tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Quest Ponsonby, as the serviced apartment's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The serviced apartment maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Quest Ponsonby is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the serviced apartment, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. At Quest Ponsonby, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the serviced apartment can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a refrigerator can be found. Quest Ponsonby offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at serviced apartment are always available for your satisfaction. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

### Compare

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## Questions about Quest Ponsonby

### How do guests rate Quest Ponsonby?

Quest Ponsonby has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 262 reviews, which is better than 51% of rated hotels in Auckland.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Quest Ponsonby?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Quest Ponsonby?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Quest Ponsonby from the airport?

The nearest airport, Auckland International Airport (AKL), is 17 km away in a straight line.

### Is Quest Ponsonby close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.9 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Quest Ponsonby have?

Quest Ponsonby has 38 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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