Omahanui - City fringe guesthouse for the discerning

Hotels
9.6 (30 reviews)
Sheehan Street , Auckland , nz

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing host
Great location
Delicious breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
The home was newly renovated, immaculate, and tastefully decorated.
Service
9.9
Kerry was wonderfully knowledgeable, flexible, kind, and helpful.
Location
9.9
Located near Ponsonby, which is ideal as a starting point to explore the city.
Room Quality
9.4
Our bedroom with ensuite bath was lovely.
Amenities
9.4
Daily continental breakfast that included several types of fruits and cereals.
Value for Money
9.4
The stay offered great value with excellent accommodations.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Delicious continental breakfast was provided each morning.
Overall Experience
10
The stay was a perfect experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:56

Property Description

Prime Location Near Beaches and Attractions

Comfortable and Modern Accommodation

Complimentary Parking and WiFi Available

Experience the best of Auckland at Omahanui. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 30 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 10
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Béatrice couple be
10
Pros:

We have spent 2 wonderfull days in this lovely place!
After a warm welcome, we discover the beautiful house of Kerry! Everything is done to feel cool !
And what a nice and tasty breakfast !
I recommend it 100 %
Philippe and Beatrice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Holly couple nz
10
Most amazing experience!
Pros:

What a beautiful place to stay! The house is an excellent location, right near multiple bus stops that can get you anywhere around the city, and walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
The room was lovely; very homely and comfortable with an attached bathroom. Our space felt private, and we weren't disturbed in anyway.
Breakfast was on the table waiting for us each day, and was it lovely. Such variety! It felt really special to go downstairs each day and have breakfast ready to be picked.
The absolute highlight of our stay however was Kerry. Kerry was the most incredible host. I was unsure about the process of staying in someone's house at first, until I met Kerry and he made us feel right at home. He gave us ideas of places to visit and places to eat. We tend to keep to ourselves but we found ourselves wanting to go and just chat with him. He was so kind, caring, and considerate of us and our needs. He took a genuine interest in us and our travels, and we just really enjoyed our time with him.
We stayed for 5 nights and by the end it felt like we had gained a wonderful friend. We will absolutely be back and will reccomend Kerry's place to anyone we know.
Thank you for everything!

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Elina couple fi
10
Kerry provided us with useful tips about life in New Zealand and great locations to visit. We had a great time! Thank yo
Pros:

Generous, funny and knowledgeable host. Our room and the common space was clean, spacious and well-styled. Breakfast was good and healthy. Kerry was also kind enough to provide gluten free options. Location in Ponsonby was good, there was also a bus stop a stone's throw away.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Pierre couple fr
10
Un séjour parfait
Pros:

Tout est parfait : le logement, le petit déjeuner, le quartier...Et que dire de l’accueil de Kerry .? Un hôte exceptionnel avec une hospitalité à toute épreuve et une aide de tout instant. Si vous passez à Auckland, venez chez Kerry.

Cons:

Rien ,

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Dario couple nl
10
Pros:

Kerry is an amazing host. We've stayed for a few days to explore Auckland. Very generous host, clean rooms and great breakfast!

Its located near Ponsonby, which is ideal as a starting point to explore the city. Definitely recommended if you want to get a good peek into the Auckland life.

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Maurice couple us
10
An excellent stay with a wonderfully warm and welcoming host
Pros:

The Omahanui really lived up to its name --- a place of pleasure and peace! The location --- on a quiet street --- was excellent, close to many restaurants and a 3-minute walk to a bus stop from where one could go just about anywhere in the city. The home was newly renovated, immaculate, and tastefully decorated with meaningful art and items from around the world; our bedroom with ensuite bath was lovely. A generous continental breakfast that included several types of fruits and cereals was ready for us each morning, accompanied by music. Wi-fi was free and worked well. Suggestions were always welcome, and it seemed that nothing was too much to ask.
The best part of our stay, though, was our warm and friendly host! Kerry was wonderfully knowledgeable, flexible, kind, and helpful. He shared recommendations for local eateries and tips for getting around on public transportation. He took us with him to the Saturday market and a couple of other spots. He and a friend spent more than an hour one evening investigating a likely airline snafu. During our four-day stay, we had many deep, lengthy conversations about our numerous shared interests. We felt that we had made a friend!
If we're ever back in Auckland, we'll be sure to stay with Kerry again.

Cons:

Nothing could have been better!

2025-12-20 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller us
10
Great choice in the Ponsonby neighborhood of Auckland!
Pros:

Kerry is a terrific host. Beautiful home, tastefully furnished and a delicious breakfast.

2025-12-16 via Nuitee
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Panych couple ca
10
Lovely room and host in a perfect, Ponsonby location in Auckland.
Pros:

Amazing! We didn’t know that we were staying with our host but it was great! He was friendly and informative. It was the perfect place to start our trip. The location was great, right by Ponsonby road where there are many restaurants and cafes. Our room was lovely and the breakfast was a very hearty continental breakfast, more than what we expected. Highly recommend Omahanui City Fringe Guesthouse.

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Glynis solo_traveller us
10
Delightful guesthouse in Omahanui - close to Auckland CBD.
Pros:

Kerry is an excellent host - friendly and offered some good tips. The room is upstairs with a comfortable king bed and a very nice en suite bathroom. Kerry provided a delicious continental breakfast each morning. It is a short walk of 3 blocks to get to the nearest bus stop.

Cons:

Not applicable.

2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller ee
10
I could not have picked a better place to stay at
Pros:

As a a solo female traveler after a very long flight I found this place perfect and everything about the stay was phenomenal. The neighborhood felt very safe and quiet, the breakfast was very tasty and had a nice variety of options, the CBD was in walking distance, and Kerry, the host, offered help and suggestions any time I needed it. The name really matches the accommodations!

Cons:

The place felt so welcoming that it was hard to leave it behind

2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
10
Beautiful house, wonderful host and a great location
Pros:

The house was a beautiful home and we were made to fell very welcome by our lovely host Kerry. We were instantly made to feel at ease and nothing was any trouble including a light breakfast of good quality. It was ready and waiting for us on our departure even though this was at 5.30am. The house was very clean and tidy and well furnished with exceptional quality bed linen
The property is well located and just a twenty minute walk into the city

Cons:

There was nothing to complain about in any way

2025-11-05 via Nuitee
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Willem solo_traveller nl
10
Fantastic accommodation and very helpful host!
Pros:

Had a wonderful 5-night stay. Great location in Ponsonby, near many nice restaurants. Lovely accommodation, very quiet and clean. Excellent breakfast with fresh fruit, among other things. Kerry is a fantastic host; he takes great care of his guests! He's a friendly host and gave me valuable tips for excursions. He also took me to the rental car company. Thank you for your hospitality!

Cons:

I wouldn't know anything

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple se
9
Bra läge rent och snyggt prisvärt. Enkel frukost men ok
Pros:

Bra läge rent och snyggt

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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chris solo_traveller au
9
Great stay, great location , great host !
Pros:

Place was very clean and immaculate.
Very comfortable. Kerry’s recor was great. Very stylish. Great location, close to ponsonby road and the city. Off street parking and safe area. Kerry is a great host, very knowledgeable and helpful.

Cons:

Not much to say here!

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Catherine young couple nz
10
Comfortable stay, close to everything
Pros:

Brilliant location close to everything. Super clean and comfortable and our host, Kerry was fantastic, very welcoming and helpful with restaurant recommendations. We look forward to our next visit to this gem.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was perfect

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Leanna family with young children us
10
Excellent place near good restaurants.
Pros:

Kerry is such a hospitable host. We made our multi-day booking at the last minute and he graciously accommodated us with remote access upon our arrival. The room was comfortable, the bed comfy, the water pressure in the shower very good and a nice big modern bathroom. His home is beautiful and Kerry is so pleasant and makes you feel very welcome. Breakfast was tasty and Wi-Fi excellent. On street parking was readily available and we could easily walk to many restaurants, a supermarket, post office, etc. We would definitely recommend this accommodation.

Cons:

Nothing, this place was great!

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
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Robert solo traveller nz
10
Exceptional
2025-05-08 via Nuitee
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Nihar young couple au
10
Exceptional
2025-04-27 via Nuitee
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Janet young couple gb
10
Very enjoyable stay. Highly recommend.
Pros:

Could not have been better! Kerry got in touch before our arrival to confirm directions and arrival time. He was the perfect host, friendly, helpful and interesting. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious, the house stylish and spacious, and our room and bathroom were spotless and very comfortable.

Cons:

nothing

2025-04-16 via Nuitee
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Tommy solo traveller ie
10
Great base to see auckland
Pros:

Great location, just off ponsonby road sonots close to loads of bars and restaurants. Freshly renovated house on a quiet street. Very comfortable room. Kerry is a great host with plenty of local knowledge to help first time travellers to auckland

2025-04-07 via Nuitee