Black Sands Lodge is a little sanctuary of a Bed and Breakfast out at Piha Beach. Run by two…read morewonderful women - Bobbie and Julia - this place has three separate dwellings for people staying over and Bobbie and Julia have done a great job of making them all beautiful. I stayed in the more bargain room - a twin room with two single beds - and loved every minute of it. Bobbie and Julia were really accommodating and made wonderful food. We also shared a few wines and talked politics in the evening, which was great! Black Sands is only a stone's throw from the beach, so if you stay over, make sure you pack your jandals for the short walk to the beach. The Piha Café around the corner is also great for meals.

Greg and Anne's B&B is a nice place to go for a break. Since it is located in Hobsonville it is…read morehandy to the motorway so North Auckland and the gorgeous East Coast Beaches, Westhaven Marina is 5 minutes drive, the Norwest townships of Kumeu and Coatesville with Muriwai and Bethells beaches, then West Auckland and the central city. Palm trees line the fence and it is not until you step inside that you realize what a modern and stylish bed and breakfast this is. It's got a Pacifica theme which makes it a really relaxed place to stay. Breakfasts are delicious. Their daughter is a talented seamstress and runs a women's fashion business from here, her showroom is located to the front of the B&B.

I have stayed at Hobsonville House many times over the past year. In fact, it is where I stay when…read moreworking in Auckland. The Bed & Breakfast is a great place to stay and I wonder how I ever used to do Motels. Waking up in the morning to a fully cooked breakfast gets the day off to a great start, and the price is on par, or cheaper, with other accommodation in the area.

We only stayed here one night as we were passing through Dunedin. Great location right in the…read morecenter of town and in walking distance to restaurants, bars, shops and parks. The room felt like our own private apartment and was very spacious, clean and comfy. The front desk was very pleasant and ready to help with any questions or suggestions. Big jet tub in the bathroom was also a plus. The hotel is tucked back a bit on the street so we missed the driveway entrance the first time coming into town. Would definitely stay here again if we came back.

Bluestone on George is a wonderful boutique hotel. It is very modern, clean, and well appointed…read more Easy walking distance to restaurants. Owners and front desk attendant were very friendly and helpful. You will not be disappointed!

Here is something quirky to check out if you are after some upmarket accommodation on a farm. This…read morelittle boutique lodge is decked out in style and offers a special experience away from it all. The lodge is tucked in the rural backwater of North Auckland away from the hustle and bustle of city living but just a few minutes off the motorway exit so very accessable. The cottage works if you want total romance and no distractions, just a rural outlook and a waterfall in the distance. It's the waterfall that inspired Devon, owner operator to name the lodge. Nice linens on the beds and so very, very quiet. A romantic touch is the outdoor bathtub with hot running water, soak under the stars if you like. There are kitchen facilities and Devon organizes breakfast provisions for you.

This was our first stay in New Zealand and it was great. The owner gave us some great suggestions…read morefor places to eat which was really helpful. The location was ideal to restaurants and groceries. The B&B itself was really cute and although the room is small (its an old house so adds to the charm), we had everything we needed and the bed was really comfortable.

Loved it! I stayed there for a week in the Spring '13 and…read morehave to say it was the best I had slept during my trip. I booked a room in the bungalows in the back (not attached to the main house) and really enjoyed the quiet. The only downside was sharing the kitchen with some college kids who didn't always clean after themselves. Plenty of space, beautiful landscaping, free wifi, coin-op laundry. The main building is absolutely gorgeous. I'd stay there again for sure.

My family and all my friends from Ireland stayed here when they came over for my wedding a couple…read moreof years ago. As regards the location, it suited us fine as we live nearby and the wedding was in a hotel in the Waitakeres. I guess if you wanted to explore Auckland, it may not be your best bet as it's a bit outside the city - if you want to explore the more central neighbourhoods you're going to have to travel to and fro on the North Western motorway. The hotel itself was fine, there was no complaints. The vibe was a little sterile but that's often what you get with hotel chains. Some nights we were busy with wedding planning so our entourage had to ask the staff for directions etc and they said they were very helpful. A well run hotel but perhaps not in the most central location.

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Staff were really nice and accommodating. So much better than most…read morehotels. It's close to eating areas also. Enjoyed walking around the nearby track and field and the hotel partners with a nearby gym. Our stay included breakfast at the Icon Restaurant. Hotel also has laundry facilities which is always a plus. Ample parking spaces also. Rooms were small but it didn't bother me.

Stop number three out of five during our Auckland food tour, the Hotel DeBrett has a rich history,…read morestarting out as Auckland's first hotel in 1841, to now being a luxury boutique hotel with a fabulous bar. It has a great history and ambience, and served a decent cheese platter for our group to share. The hotel has 25 unique rooms, and its indoor atrium used to be an outdoor alleyway, It was really mesmerizing to see how the architects chose to incorporate the old, while bringing in necessary modernities. I thought the cheese plate (including some NZ cheeses, nuts, and fruits) was OK. New Zealand is proud of their cheeses. What really made the trip was this room/atrium...definitely worth a place to stop in for a social drink.

A very unique place to visit while in NZ. I enjoyed my bar tour and I am glad our tour guide…read morebrought us here.

It's located in a very convenient location to a bunch of shopping and the viaduct. No one was by…read morethe hotel door to help us with luggage and when we checked in, the staff members seemed distracted while checking us in. The room is clean and bright. The gym is quite small and had one broken treadmill that didn't have a sign so I'm not sure if staff are aware of it. Our rooms didn't include breakfast, but we were excited to try it. We ended up disappointed because the hostess gave us two menus and told us to sit anywhere. There's prices for a la carte and buffet and we opted for the buffet and just went up to get food. A staff member stopped us and asked if we were doing the buffet and then told us she'd bring us the bill so we could sign our room. It felt like maybe a staff member should have brought us to our seat and asked us what we wanted to prevent being stopped at the food counter and having guest and staff play a guessing game. The breakfast selection is mediocre. Another table was sat and the staff member who stopped us was quick to go to their table and explain the menu choices to them so I'm not sure if it's a lack of consistency or if they need more staff during the breakfast shift because it seemed like it was just her and the hostess working. Staff was also slow to clear tables.

Location and views alone are 5-stars. Booked my trip back in December. To gain more airline points,…read moreI booked the hotel through the airline portal. After reviewing the map of the Auckland central business district (CBD) and where the Sky Tower was, I knew I wanted to stay by the harbor, with a view and reasonably priced. That's when I came across M Social Viaduct Harbor. From Google Maps and looking at YouTube videos, the hotel was in the midst of it all. My first encounter with them was a few weeks earlier when I learned that M Socials last check-in time was midnight. Unfortunately, because my flight was schedule to land at 9:45 pm, having to get through customs and waiting for Uber, we'd be cutting it close. So I emailed M Social and they assured me that we could check-in after midnight, no rush since they knew how long customs could take. What a relief. When we got there, a little after 11 pm, I was told our room was upgraded to the 12th floor which is the highest floor. I was told "The harbor view is great up there." And it is!!! All the rooms face the harbor and all rooms have a view!!! The higher you are the better the view. And when we got to our room, we had a signed card from the employees along with Easter candy because I didn't realize it was Easter weekend when I booked our flights. The room was clean with modern and youthful aesthetic. And the price? I can't believe it is one of the least expensive hotels along the harbor. It was between $129 - $189/night. Of course, Weekends are higher price. And, laundry is free. We just had to pay for laundry detergent. No dryer sheets in Auckland, though. People in NZ said I had an American accent. But they're the ones with accents... lol. Auckland is also a melting pot. The front staff were mainly Filipino, Vietnamese, and Chinese. So they had their native accent along with the English accent. But everyone was so kind to us. And they have a restaurant that is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night socializing. Although we only had apps and drinks, the food was really good and non-alcoholic drinks were refreshing. As much as I want to gatekeep M Social, I also want to praise the staff members and hope everyone can enjoy your time staying at this wonderful establishment.