The Red Monkey Ponsonby Manor

Loved it!
I stayed there for a week in the Spring ’13 and have to say it was the best I had slept during my trip. I booked a room in the bungalows in the back (not attached to the main house) and really enjoyed the quiet.
The only downside was sharing the kitchen with some college kids who didn’t always clean after themselves.
Plenty of space, beautiful landscaping, free wifi, coin-​op laundry. The main building is absolutely gorgeous.
I’d stay there again for sure.

Over the last few years I have watched as this beautiful but rundown old mansion has been renovated, and I have to say the result is pretty breathtaking. The Ponsonby Manor has been fully restored to its old glory. Two storeys, verandas, weatherboards, ornate fences, gates and lampposts, topped by roses lining the path to the front door — Ponsonby Manor is stunning and timeless.
Located in the heart of Ponsonby, The Red Monkey Ponsonby Manor specialises in long term stays and is well suited to a wide range of people. Whether you are a student, family on holiday, working couple or travellers Ponsonby Manor has great rooms at brilliant rates to suit you.
Private cottages, family rooms that sleep four, king single and double rooms — The Red Moneky Ponsonby Manor has an array of room options that are all really reasonably priced, newly furnished and house LCD TVs.
The Manor also offers an open TV room, kitchen/​dining, outdoor area and barbeque, so if you feel like doing a bit of socialising you definitely can!
If I was ever looking to stay somewhere on Ponsonby Road, this would be it!
Bonus: The back rooms of this Manor overlook Auckland’s CBD and the Harbour Bridge. My cousin used to live in the house next door and from her balcony the view was spectacular, and the Manor’s will be the same.