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Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Exterior
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 Taunton Terrace, Auckland, Auckland, 0600
  • Westfield St. Luke's Shopping Centre
    11 min drive
  • Auckland Zoo
    12 min drive
  • Western Springs Stadium
    12 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Room

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Exclusive Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Auckland

With a stay at Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast in Auckland (Blockhouse Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Auckland Zoo and Eden Park. .This bed & breakfast is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Sky Tower and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Auckland Zoo - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Eden Park - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mt. Eden - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sky Tower - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • New Lynn Station - 5 min drive
  • MOTAT 1 Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Bridge Takeaways - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Malaysia Noodles House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Melba Hillsborough - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Long John Silver - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast

Suburban Auckland bed & breakfast in Blockhouse Bay with free breakfast
Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with outdoor private spa tubs and fireplaces. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, Netflix, and smart speakers.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include minibars and safes. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and outdoor private spa tubs. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 4

Things to do

  • Private picnics
  • Spa services

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 50
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.0 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 29 2024 to August 9 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 180 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 45 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 180 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 4
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.0 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Dovecote House Auckland
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Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming B&B! Area is lovely (although it was raining during our stay so we didn’t get as much of a chance to enjoy the location as we would have liked… but it IS breathtaking.) On the bay, lovely walk to town … couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful spot! Hosts are wonderful people … homemade bread and jams, fruit, yogurt and assorted cereals for breakfast… would recommend Dovecote to everyone!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hosts and incredible jam and jelly crafters.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Eryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Positives: I liked the house, situation and friendly owners. It was quiet and thick curtains made for a dark room for good sleep. Breakfast homemade items were nice. Negatives: I found the bedroom to be small, awkward to move around or put things out of the way. There was an issue with bathroom, so we had to use downstairs. Appreciated, but older people going downstairs a couple of times at night is precarious. Victorian touches (silverware...) are lovely but need to be practical too. Owners have made a great attempt but need to refine some things.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B was so cozy and quaint. It is located just steps away from the beautiful Blockhouse Beach. Nathan and Tim were excellent hosts catering to all of me and my family's needs and wants. You must have Nathan cook for you during your stay, he is an incredible chef! The cats were adorable and so sweet. I highly recommend that you enhance your trip to Auckland by staying at this charming B&B!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ethan and Tim were very gracious hosts, the property was well-kept and fancifully decorated, and the continental breakfast was excellent. Our room was very comfortable, and there was no issue with the shared bath since there was only one other guest room. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most impressive feature was attention to detail. Nathan and Tim had included lots of thoughtful touches. The rooms were comfortable, the ambience was restful, the compendium clearly answered all your questions, the toiletries were lovely and I had enjoyable conversations and meals with them both.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dovecote House transports you back in time. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped and secluded. Inside is beautifully decorated and furnished-as true to its origins as it can get. Attention to every detail is outstanding; from the homemade preserves and the silver service at breakfast to the claw foot bath to soak in. It is very clean. Nathan and Tim have created a delightful sanctuary for the weary traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frazer, Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere great hosts. Unique location. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maibritt

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful home
This is a beautiful, quaint home where service and attention to detail are second to none. It is located within a minute's walk to a cute little beach area. Breakfast is prepared freshly every morning and you can smell the fresh bread baking overnight. I didn't try out the dinner service but the other guests there said it was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

KEITH D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful B&B, with excellent food since an owner is a chef, who also provides pick up and delivery service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of the property have gone over and above to make this B&B welcoming and usable. The house is amazing with its cottage style garden and the attention to detail in the rooms is very high. The breakfast is fresh, natural, wholesome, and were possible homemade. A lovely touch. I recommend a stay if you fancy something a little different.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and delightful stay. Wonderfully warm hosts who are very attentive and have thought of everything plus more. Throw in amazing treats likes homemade jams, jellies and bread and it is a gourmet delight! Thank you both, we enjoyed meeting you and will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022