Auckland Hotel Tips by kiwi

Very safe, central and enjoyable place to stay. Great to go here first and get orientated, learn the ropes and move on later. Can be a bit noisy though at times.

Unique Qualities: Modern, very purposeful with lots of travellers around.
Open 24 hours, some air conditioning. And internet café and a bar, and travel centre.
They can offer luggage storage as well.

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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 09 - 358 4877
Address: Level 3, 229 Queen Street, Auckland City.
Directions: Cnr Queen St & Darby St, Auckland City.
Website: www.acb.co.nz

Really pleasant, nice rooms, pleasant view over the racecourse. Don't have that city hemmed in feeling, few gardens and parks around, really nice.

Great Conference facilities in this hotel.

Unique Qualities: Away from central city bussle, but really accessible, just a short taxi ride to the city.
Double Tree Bar on the Ground Floor is open 11.00am until late evening. You can get light meals here throughout the day. Servings are very generous!!

Acacia Restaurant just across the hall from the Double Tree Bar, is very pleasant, and the food of high standard.
Breakfast: 6am - 10.30am (weekends 6am - 11am)
Dinner: 6pm - 10pm 7 days a la carte.

The breakfast, which was included in the price, was superb. Continental style or English cooked style. Plenty of nice food!!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 64-9-5299090
Address: 72 112 GREENLANE ROAD EAST, ELLERSLIE, Auckland nu
Directions: Just off the Southern Motorway, close to the Greenlane offramp and roundabout. Next to the Ellerslie Racecourse.
Website: www.accorhotels.co.nz

Front desk was extremely busy and long wait to check in.

Unique Qualities: Dorms to private rooms, starting at $19 per night per person.
FREE Evening meal every night.
Cheap internet.
Safe custody.
Security Swipe cards.
Walking distance to Britomart Transport centre.

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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: +64 9 307 0181
Address: 38 Fort Street Auckland New Zealand
Directions: Fort Street runs from Queen St (downtown) to Customs St East.
Website: www.fatcamel.co.nz
Other Contact: 0800 220198 (free within New Zea

I have not stayed here personally.

Unique Qualities: Quieter and classier than backpackers but a little more expensive, Cheaper than hotels.
Website has convenient way to click on different currencies for the room rate.

Located nearby city centre in street nicely adorned with trees. Pleasant location and convenient. Not on mainstreet but still walking distance or short taxi ride.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 64-9-3796183
Address: 150 Vincent Street, Auckland, New Zealand
Directions: From Skycity, head towards the Police Station and it's half way up Vincent street on the left side.
Website: http://www.citylodgehotelauckland.com