Freemans Lodge & Apartments
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Freemans Lodge & Apartments

65 Wellington Street Ponsonby, Auckland Central, Auckland 1011 New Zealand
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#8 of 21 B&Bs in Auckland Central
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.7 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Auckland Central, Freemans Lodge & Apartments is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its charming environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Freemans Lodge & Apartments makes it easy to enjoy the best of Auckland Central.

Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Freemans Lodge & Apartments offer a refrigerator and a kitchenette.

For travellers arriving by car, free parking is available.

While staying at Freemans Lodge & Apartments, visitors can check out Viaduct Harbour (0.6 mi) and St. Patrick's Cathedral (0.7 mi), some of Auckland Central's top attractions.

Auckland Central has plenty of seafood restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar, Soul Bar and Bistro, and The Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe, which are serving up some great dishes.

If you’re looking for something to do, Sky Tower (0.5 mi), Queen Street (0.6 mi), and Ponsonby (0.7 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Freemans Lodge & Apartments.

Freemans Lodge & Apartments is sure to make your visit to Auckland Central one worth remembering.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Residential Neighbourhood

Location

65 Wellington Street Ponsonby, Auckland Central, Auckland 1011 New Zealand
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 75 out of 100
75
Auckland Intl Airport
18.1 km
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John D wrote a review Mar 2013
Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It was amazing hostel ever! Nice, clean, tidy and a warm friendly atmosphere. Helpful staff gave a great intro to the area. Room was comfortable. The owner was really nice and friendly, and genuinely seems to care about her guests. I felt very much at home and the location is really good. Can't recommend it highly enough!
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Date of stay: March 2013
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Sofi R wrote a review Sept 2015
Taupo, New Zealand
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The staff is very kind, place is quite clean. The manager is very nice and helpful.
Although there were some confusions with the booking they got to understand that it was not my fault and fixed the problem.
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Date of stay: August 2015
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: private rooms are very nice and the cheapest near downtown. some of them have fridges and tv
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grahamg33020 wrote a review Apr 2013
San Jose, California
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I enjoyed staying at the Freemans lodge he staff we energetic about cleaning and as a guest I was treated with respect and I enjoyed meet other guest from around the world which made my stay enjoyable. The owners are really interested in customer serivice
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Date of stay: April 2013
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Mary wrote a review Jul 2020
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I booked online via Expedia.
Every room said it had a shared bathroom, except for the twin room. I booked the twin room, as it said it had a private bathroom on the Expedia app. Upon check in I discovered it was a shared bathroom- which was horrid, the tap in the toilet didn't work. I called Expedia, they were happy to assist. But the hostel refused to give me a refund. I even showed them the mistake they had made online with labelling the twin room as having its own bathroom. I had booked for 3 nights, and said I would be happy to pay for the first night if they could please refund me for the other 2. They refused. The person at reception was really rude and started talking very loudly about not giving me a refund. I repeatedly said that if I knew it had a shared bathroom. I wouldn't of booked. Additionally there are no blankets and no on-site parking. I had to park around the corner and walk up the hill. Really bad service, really unreasonable and does not have the facilities it clearly says it does online. Disappointing.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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bluecastle wrote a review Mar 2014
Oxford, United Kingdom
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I think this is the only one-star review I have ever given on tripadvisor. But I found this hostel to be truly awful.

The smell was enough to put me off when I walked in: it smelt of dirt and sweat. My room was similarly smelly and also dark and insecure.

I left as soon as I could.
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Date of stay: February 2014
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled solo
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orlaithis wrote a review Feb 2017
London, United Kingdom
1.0 of 5 bubbles
so dirty, no wifi, smoke alarm that ran out of battery and then no one to call to help with the incessant beeping, kitchen full of flies, shower room disgusting - mouldy and the shower 'mat' is a filthy smelly towel, the bedroom - walls stained, room smell, bed clothes stained - basically from the minute you entered you didn't want to touch anything. disgusting. do not believe the ratings - they are purely for location and they are many more places around then this.
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Date of stay: January 2017
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: go somehwere else
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Hunnybunny1870 wrote a review Apr 2018
1.0 of 5 bubbles
First off, Free parking is ONLY on the weekends in Auckland. I arrived and called to get the access code inside the building. I went to my room and got into bed. The room smelled awful. I was provided just a thin duvet cover and NO blanket. The linens all smelled horrendous! They smelled like they’ve been used by 100 animals on a farm before making their way onto my bed. I had to sleep with all my clothes on because it was freezing and I didn’t have a blanket. Now my clothes stink from the bed sheet, pillow case and disgusting duvet cover. I literally wanted to vomit every time I moved because of the stench coming from the linens. I told front desk in the morning and he didn’t care. Never again! If you’re going to run a disgusting hostel, at least reflect that in the price. Kitchen was dirty as well. Good luck if you chose this place. I only did because of the “Free Parking.”
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Date of stay: April 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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masaosada wrote a review Apr 2014
Wellington, New Zealand
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed there for 2 nights during my business trip. I booked a single room which suppose to provides TV, Iron, Microwave, sink and fully furnished with linen & towels.
BUT the room I was given doesn't provide anything, just a bed. But I only need was a bed and towel so asked a stuff to give me a big towel. The towel I was given smelled like old man! I left it in the room while I'm away and the whole room smells the towel when I came back...

Also I was bitten by something more than 20 places. I told the owner after checked out by email and she said there's no insects in the room because a couple stayed the room after I left weren't bitten.

I would never stay Freemans Lodge to anyone else.
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Date of stay: March 2014
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
1.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Kasuni T wrote a review Apr 2017
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I booked this and went to pay in advance... unfortunately after I paid for it, I realised the poor state of the property and tried many times to get in touch with the management to cancel the booking in advance, no reply. I rang in and finally got hold of one person who did not speak good English and couldn't give me an answer and said they'll ring me the next day to organise a full refund. It's been 5 days since and I still haven't heard from them. The place is dirty, noisy, and dingy enough without having to deal with poor management who are so unhelpful.
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Date of stay: April 2017
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Advush wrote a review Dec 2014
2.0 of 5 bubbles
This was my first backpacker in New Zealand and I was so disappointed. I booked a while ahead and for a single room and paid more than other backpackers, due to good profile here....
But was actually disappointed... the room was fine but it constantly stank from the cooking in the kitchen. The kitchen looked clean on first impression but actually discusted me to a point where I did not want to eat there. There was a sign to please leave your shoes in the entrance which as well discusted me-the thought of walking around barefoot or in my socks was so not appealing.... and in general, the place did feel dirty. Also, location is not great. I walked one time to the center of town but the walk was long and thru major streets which made the walk not so appealing - the hostel is actually on the outskirts of the center. The only plus I can think of was the nearby supermarket.... It is not a dump but certainly not a place I would like to come back to. Regarding WIFI - they do have but you need to connect each time which is a bit annoying.
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Date of stay: November 2014
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Answer from naveenk183
5 contributions
Shared
Answer from Martin B
Wellington, New Zealand31 contributions30 helpful votes
Mine did, but I didn't even open it
Answer from lysou16
Auckland, New Zealand1 contribution1 helpful vote
Hello Dear, Yes it is on ground floor, too. Best regards, Lily
Negrita O wrote a tip Feb 2017
14 contributions5 helpful votes
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"rooms in the bottom are not for rest"
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orlaithis wrote a tip Feb 2017
London, United Kingdom3 contributions9 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"go somehwere else"
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Susanto S wrote a tip Feb 2017
Jakarta, Indonesia4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
""I think for Backpacker is good lodge in Auckland""
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Valeria G wrote a tip Dec 2016
Genova, Liguria, Italy100 contributions45 helpful votes
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"pray to God"
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SooYinn wrote a tip Dec 2016
Kuala Lumpur223 contributions57 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Avoid room beside the front door of the hostel, except you can stand for a crowd of shoes outside your door room."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Freemans Lodge & Apartments
Which popular attractions are close to Freemans Lodge & Apartments?
Nearby attractions include Sweet Axe Throwing Co. (0.4 km), Zero Latency Auckland (0.4 km), and Nelson Street Cycleway (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Freemans Lodge & Apartments?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
Is parking available at Freemans Lodge & Apartments?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Freemans Lodge & Apartments?
Conveniently located restaurants include I Village at Victoria, Vietflames, and The Birdcage Tavern.
Is Freemans Lodge & Apartments located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Auckland Central.
Are any cleaning services offered at Freemans Lodge & Apartments?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Freemans Lodge & Apartments?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Parnell (2.6 km), Eden Park (2.6 km), and Eden Garden (2.9 km).
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