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Suburban Auckland bed & breakfast in Blockhouse Bay with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast

1 Taunton Terrace, Auckland, Auckland 0600

Renovations & Closures

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

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Auckland bed & breakfast also offers spa services, barbecue grills, and a garden. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast is a smoke-free property.

  • Walkway to water
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Water dispenser
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Free breakfast
  • Uncovered parking
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa services on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Hosted evening meal
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 2
  • Television in common areas
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Hosted evening meal (reserve)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Fireplace
  • Yard
  • Premium bedding
  • Shared bathroom
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Separate dining area
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Private hot tub
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Private hot tub (outdoor)
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 4
  • Smart speaker
  • Dining table
  • WiFi speed 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Where to Eat

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).

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

  • Sports massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitization practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Caters to LGBTQ guests

Contactless check-out is available

Long-term renters welcome

No front desk

Host will greet you

Events/parties allowed

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Dovecote House Auckland
  • Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast Auckland
  • Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast
  • Dovecote House Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast Auckland

We should mention

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 bed & breakfast 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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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