Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, parking is available on-site. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking. It is free but limited.

Does the hotel allow pets?

The hotel does not allow pets, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel provides limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is situated in Grey Lynn, Auckland, within a 5-minute drive of Eden Park and Auckland Zoo. It is approximately 1.6 km from the University of Auckland and 2.2 km from SkyCity Casino. The nearest major airport is Auckland International Airport, located 21.9 km away.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers cribs for infants at a fee of NZD 15 per night and rollaway beds at a fee of NZD 25 per night. Advance request is required for availability.

The Convent Boutique Hotel

What guests think

The Convent Boutique Hotel is a distinctive, historic boutique stay with standout art and decor, generally friendly staff, and comfortable beds, though some guests report compact rooms, noise near the restaurant/reception, and variable temperature or lighting.

Rooms and common areas are typically clean and well maintained, with a few housekeeping lapses noted. Ada restaurant and the bar draw strong reviews for dinner and drinks, while breakfast service is inconsistent or unavailable for some stays. The Grey Lynn location is outside the CBD yet handy to Eden Park and Ponsonby, and parking exists but is limited and sometimes requires pre-booking or street parking. Expect memorable style alongside a few compromises.

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Facilities

Character property with a popular on-site restaurant and bar. Parking is available but limited with a narrow entry, so pre-booking is advised and some guests parked on the street; breakfast service was not consistently available.

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DANIEL

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique setting with some of the original artwork either original or restored very nicely. We stayed in #10. Nice to have a balcony. Parking in back was limited. We ended up parking on the street the 2nd day. Plenty of room there though. Very nice stay and nice staff.

10

Cynthia

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cool property with friendly staff and an excellent and atmospheric bar/restaurant. Walking distance to other restaurants as well. Loved hearing how the building was saved from the wrecking ball by the current owners. We stayed in the handicapped accessible room which had a shower that was open to the bathroom, so a big soggy but otherwise comfortable!

8

Karen

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Convent offers a cool, minimalist accommodation option. Great restaurant on the premises, but be sure to book a table, it is popular.

10

Anna

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very special place w/very good restaurant/bar.

8

Julia

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building, rooms in keeping with the hotels origin - character filled ambiance and charm. Bustling little restaurant and a quaint wine bar are additional bonuses.

10

Maggie

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique boutique hotel. Very easy to find. Super helpful and friendly staff who got us checked in early. Lovely attached restaurant. If parking there, slim entry to parking lot - be mindful of mirrors

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Brooke

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On the confirmation they advised that we would receive a welcome gift at the hotel.They advised that this stopped a month ago. The booking also said free parking. But when we arrived they said you have to pre book in advance.Clean Hotel not many amenities in the room

10

Sandra

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this small hotel with friendly staff, easy parking, fab decor, cute bar and an in house restaurant.

10

Alina

14 Mar 2023

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The decor of this hotel is really cool, comfortable and top notch. The balcony really adds to an upscale feel. There is limited parking, pre-book with the hotel.

10

Paul

10 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great unique property. Friendly staff who gave us advice about the area and public transport. Very popular restaurant attached to the hotel, however there is no breakfast service. Awesome cafe only 5 minutes down the road and buses straight into the cbd.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public spaces are generally very clean and well maintained. A few guests noted lapses such as missing towels or dusty bathroom fixtures.

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parikshit

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel, helpful and flexible staff

10

Olga

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This a stylish hotel. It is, indeed, a former convent. It was empty for some years, after which it was renovated and turned into a hotel. The decor plays with Christian themed art a bit. I liked it a lot, but it might not be for everyone. The rooms were spotless, the staff was friendly. The hotel hosts an outstanding restaurant, which is a separate business from the hotel itself. The area around the hotel, is not touristy. There is a bunch of car dealerships and other non-touristy stores around. The restaurants and cafes are about 20 minutes walk away.

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RichRD

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately the first hiccup was I had to go and ask for towels as not a single one had we been given. The room is decorated with a view to the ex convent that it is. So the bedside tables are very basic rusty things. One wall is decorated as though it were a poor nun's with deliberate peeled paint. We were in room four which has a wet room for the bathroom so consequently the whole floor gets wet. The worst thing though was the room was far too hot with no means of regulating it. We didn't eat here They don't do breakfast.

10

Craig

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel had real character, very clean, well maintained, staff very helpful. Ada Restaurant was excellent for dinner

10

Kerry-Leigh

16 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a wonderful place to stay! We loved the playful art on the walls, and the overall vibe of the place. The bed was super comfy and the shower pressure was great! We had a late check-in, with very easy to follow instructions on how to get in and where to find our key. Overall, very happy with our stay.

8

Robert

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great boutique hotel, in a good location, some nice room features, but fell a little short in a couple of areas. 1. The room clearly hadn't been dusted in a while there was a thick layer of dust on all the bathroom fixtures/mirrors etc. 2. Not everyone loves a rainfall shower, need option of a standard shower head 3. Lighting, why does the bathroom have to be so dark I could barely see to shave.

10

Coleman

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean spacious room, quiet and balcony was great. 20 minute walk to Ponsonby road.

10

Walt

26 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A heavenly place to stay. Beatifully restored building, with clean, modern and comfortable amenities. Loved the original artifacts and art as well. Really easy to check in and friendly helpful staff. A1.

10

kylie

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Easy check in. Close to Eden Park.This is my second stay here and would stay again.

10

Kat

14 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

My stay at The Convent has been nothing but amazing! The vibe this place has to offer is quite unique and new to me. The staff were magnificent, too. The rooms! Amazing! It's clean, comfortable, and has a unique look to it. The architectural design adds to the overall great vibe of this place. Must visit again!!

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Rooms

Rooms are stylish and comfortable, with some offering balconies or larger suites, but many are compact. Several guests experienced noise near the restaurant or reception and occasional temperature or lighting issues.

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Cynthia

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cool property with friendly staff and an excellent and atmospheric bar/restaurant. Walking distance to other restaurants as well. Loved hearing how the building was saved from the wrecking ball by the current owners. We stayed in the handicapped accessible room which had a shower that was open to the bathroom, so a big soggy but otherwise comfortable!

10

Julie

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a unique place to stay and we booked the suite, which is large, beautiful and bright, expensive finishings and lovely art, well-stocked kitchen.

8

Pinja

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great room and the hotel was amazing! However with the restaurant next door people tried to open my door couple times thinking it’s the toilets. Very uneasy when staying in a hotel and trying to just have a quiet night. Also the sound from the restaurant carries quite well so make sure to ask about this in different rooms

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Brian

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

A pleasant enough hotel & very different from the norm - less sophisticated and more relaxed and casual in its approach to guests. Regrettably, I was not told in advance that its excellently rated restaurant would be closed for the duration of my stay - so no breakfast or even fresh coffee. I think my room must have been a nun’s cell; it was very cramped with nowhere, other than the bed, to sit. At least there was Netflix!

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RichRD

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately the first hiccup was I had to go and ask for towels as not a single one had we been given. The room is decorated with a view to the ex convent that it is. So the bedside tables are very basic rusty things. One wall is decorated as though it were a poor nun's with deliberate peeled paint. We were in room four which has a wet room for the bathroom so consequently the whole floor gets wet. The worst thing though was the room was far too hot with no means of regulating it. We didn't eat here They don't do breakfast.

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Julia

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Lots of noise from restaurant as room overlooked the internal courtyard. Not a massive issue but was distracting. Room was quirky and inviting, bed was very comfy and bottomless hot water was wonderful. Would have like opportunity to have breakfast in the restaurant. As a solo traveller, this would haven been nice.

10

Coleman

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean spacious room, quiet and balcony was great. 20 minute walk to Ponsonby road.

8

Kevin

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely and interesting hotel, with plenty of period pieces in the decoration. Room was quiet and nice. Only two things affected my stay negatively. One was the limited heating in the room. The outside temperature was about 12C and it felt the same in the room probably due to a lack of thermal insulation. The tiny wall heater seemed to me competing against the central AC and wasn't effective. I would not want to be there on a really cold night. The other problem was to do with the drink service. We met in the bar at around 4:30 pm only to be refused service because of the limited liquor licence. Similarly when we returned from our evening function, we were again refused service. The hotel should be able to serve drinks to its guests.

8

Margaret

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The exterior and interior decor of this hotel was lovely, very thoughtful, bed was comfy. Better lighting for putting on makeup could Be considered as it was difficult and we were heading to an event.

10

Kaylene

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very romantic hotel in Grey Lynn and a lovely walk to Ponsonby. The upstairs room was pretty small but nice and quiet. The downstairs room number 2 is more spacious but very noisy. I would choose a smaller room upstairs and have a nice sleep.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and assistance like early room readiness or room changes. A few reviews mention unfriendly reception, poor communication, or missed special touches.

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Jana

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. Amazing after hours customer service

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parikshit

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel, helpful and flexible staff

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Kati

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived before check-in, the staff were very accommodating, let us store our luggage and had our room ready for us within an hour. Our room was beautiful, clean and very quiet despite having a terrace overlooking the street and a kitchen/bar within the hotel. We definitely enjoyed our evening there!

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Laura

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel iteself is so beautiful, the art work and interiors really cool. Unfortunately the service was very poor. For a boutique hotel we were looking forward to a personal touch. It was our wedding night which we advised the staff of several times. Not one special touch added to congratulate us. We didn’t even have bottle of water and included in the room and had to drink water from the toilet sink tap. We had to request other items that should be available in the room. For the price per night, we were very disappointed.

6

Bev

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy to find, decor was good, but the check-in process was met with an unhappy manager. The website closes at 7pm, but I got through to make a booking at 7.30pm. Nothing was said about this online, so we had to wait for the duty manager to turn up and didn't get to our room til well after 9pm

10

kylie

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Easy check in. Close to Eden Park.This is my second stay here and would stay again.

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Hannah

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed in our stay. Reception was unfriendly upon arriving. Our room was located right next to reception (sharing a wall) and across from restaurant and bar seating. We contemplated on even staying here right after check in. Loud noise of people talking and stomping until midnight. Reception was closed so we couldn’t do anything about it. Didn’t get much sleep and the lady at reception was again, not very friendly. Would not stay here again.

8

Raelene

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The management was excellent. A beautiful boutique hotel close to City. Due to some initial room hiccups the manager was thankfully able to make adjustments during my stay. Very impressive. I would stay here again.

10

Ashley

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautifully decorated and the manager who checked us in was super friendly and helpful. He also allowed us to switch rooms to a more quiet room which was really appreciated.

10

Wendy

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful friendly staff. Unique hotel with authentic decor. Great bed

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Location

Set in Grey Lynn outside the CBD, it is handy to Eden Park and a 15–20 minute walk or short ride to Ponsonby and K Road, with bus links nearby. Some found the area less touristy and a bit far from central sights.

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Wayne

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Convent Hotel is a lovely place to stay while visiting Auckland. It is away from the hassle and bustle of downtown, yet convenient. The only downside is that it is not in the sexiest part of Auckland. You need to take an Uber or taxi to get to some of the more fashionable neighborhoods.

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Alexander

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The interior design was thoughtful and evocative and the bed was extremely comfortable! A great stay and walkable to Ponsonby and K’RD

10

Carolyn

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Unique, clean, and good quality, love the art selection. I like staying in a part of town that is outside of the CBD but still very accessible to all parts of the city.

10

STEPHANIE

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I like boutique hotels....lots if charm and taste with Convent...but just a little too far from city

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Coleman

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean spacious room, quiet and balcony was great. 20 minute walk to Ponsonby road.

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kylie

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Easy check in. Close to Eden Park.This is my second stay here and would stay again.

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Andrew

16 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were really looking for a nice hotel that had easy access for parking, but go so much more! The Convent Hotel is a small boutique hotel that doesn't let its quirkiness get in the way of practicality. The decoration is playful with the building's history (I'm not sure the nuns would approve). It's well located in Grey Lynn, and while they don't offer breakfast, great cafés like Postal Service just a few minutes away. Ponsonby is about 20 minutes or so walk, and there are bus stops just outside for easy access into the CBD and beyond. We had one of the smaller rooms with a balcony. The balcony looks onto the flats next door, but curtains on the area itself, as well as blind on the windows, mean you have as much privacy as you could want but still get to enjoy the extra space. The room didn't feel too tight with the comfortable bed, decent size wardrobe. The bathroom, with shower, feels quite ample for a room this size. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, as are the team at the bar and Ada restaurant downstairs, which I'd recommend as well. Say hello to their cat, appropriately named Carpark, if you go!

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Thomas

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great option for this location. A bit out of the downtown core, but I was not going into downtown. Short walk to Eden Park and highway access. Very interesting building given it was a convent in a previous life. Staff were very nice, polite, and helpful. I had a great stay there.

10

Aroha

15 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Just beautiful. Good walking distance to restaurants etc. Friendly staff. Easy check in.

10

Mahanga

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

very good location and accommodation.

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Dining

Ada restaurant and the bar receive strong praise for dinner and drinks, and reservations can be wise. Breakfast was unavailable for several stays or the venue was closed at times, with one report of pricey wines and an isolated negative food comment.

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Brian

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

A pleasant enough hotel & very different from the norm - less sophisticated and more relaxed and casual in its approach to guests. Regrettably, I was not told in advance that its excellently rated restaurant would be closed for the duration of my stay - so no breakfast or even fresh coffee. I think my room must have been a nun’s cell; it was very cramped with nowhere, other than the bed, to sit. At least there was Netflix!

10

Craig

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel had real character, very clean, well maintained, staff very helpful. Ada Restaurant was excellent for dinner

8

Karen

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Convent offers a cool, minimalist accommodation option. Great restaurant on the premises, but be sure to book a table, it is popular.

10

Monique

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My Auckland go-to. The aesthetics are gorgeous, I love the incredible on-site dining, and really appreciate the ease of car parking.

8

Julia

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building, rooms in keeping with the hotels origin - character filled ambiance and charm. Bustling little restaurant and a quaint wine bar are additional bonuses.

10

Maggie

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique boutique hotel. Very easy to find. Super helpful and friendly staff who got us checked in early. Lovely attached restaurant. If parking there, slim entry to parking lot - be mindful of mirrors

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Lorraine

23 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We really liked the atmosphere. It was like visiting an art gallery. We could easily imagine being in Europe. The restaurant food was stunning. The little bar was a great place to begin the evening.

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Paul

10 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great unique property. Friendly staff who gave us advice about the area and public transport. Very popular restaurant attached to the hotel, however there is no breakfast service. Awesome cafe only 5 minutes down the road and buses straight into the cbd.

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Clare

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint comfortable room beautifully decorated loved the small outside court yard. The restaurant food was beautiful wines very overpriced

10

Nicholas

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant wasnt good

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The Convent Boutique Hotel

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the Sacristy Suite

the Convent Petite Twin

the Sanctuary Suite

the Chapel Room

Nuns Repose

Sisters Quarters

the Convent Petite Queen

Mother Superior Suite

the Convent Superior Suite

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