We traveled from Los Angeles to Auckland, Australia.... To begin our 16 day adventure.... New…read moreZealand has plenty of rules.. we did our visa's online a few weeks before we traveled... and our declaration 24 hrs before arrival .... Customs was pretty easy for us... we also have our Global Entry card so that helps....

We were VERY pleased with our experience at this Novotel!…read more LOCATION: This is everything. In fact, this is why we chose this hotel: it's right next to the Auckland airport, which makes it a great option for early flights. It's literally less than a 3 minute walk from the hotel entrance to the airport entrance. And the best part? You don't hear the planes at all - but you get the awesome views of the planes taking off from many rooms! ENTRY: The main floor is gorgeous, well-maintained, and elevated. There is a cafe on the first floor, and the front desk service was polite and efficient. ROOM: The room was sooooo nice. If we weren't on a speed race to see all of Auckland in a day, we would have slept in and been lazy in here. The bed was great, the room features were luxurious, the SHOWER was magical, and the layout was great for unpacking. TRANSPORT: If you're heading into the city, the shuttle (costs money but cheaper than a taxi) leaves from the airport right across the street. Very handy!

This is just an airport hotel but it is totally adequate…read more The shuttle pick up and drop off was super easy and very convenient. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Pool and gym were totally adequate. Staff was friendly and helpful (even providing a phone charger). We didn't use the restaurant as there is a cute pub in walking distance and an espresso place. The hotel works and we would recommend and stay again if we need a hotel near Auckand Airport.

Jetted tub, king size bed, great restaurant at Runway! Open late too. Perfect location near the…read moreairport. Full bar in the hotel lobby. Got a local cider, venison, prawns for dinner. And a quinoa salad on the side! Yum. Good deal!

Was here for during Managed Isolation and the staff couldn't have been anymore accommodating and…read morenice given the circumstances. Good food. The property is definitely dated and is due for a new renovation but wasn't terrible. The wifi was not fast, the paid high speed internet couldn't load Google maps or any video.

We are staying here as a family with two young children in a superior room with two double beds for…read morea couple nights. It backs onto the car fair where we are hoping to buy a campervan, so we are enjoying the last nights of "civilized luxury" Cons: -not located in the centre of town, but there is a grocery store in walking distance, as is the train station Pros: -quick checkin and the front desk was super friendly and knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate asking questions about the area or it I needed help -soft, comfortable beds -very clean -quiet and functional air conditioning -usb jack for charging means I don't have to use the converter -black out curtains -spacious room -excellent gym with plenty of cardio machines, free weights, mats and a couple exercise balls I would stay here again, it is a comfortable hotel with good amenities.

This place is no palace but it's got everything we wanted - cheap, reasonably close to the airport…read moreand Auckland, free wifi, and super nice owners. Plus they totally have a cat in the office that loves to be petted. I pet the bejesus out of that cat. Win win.

From the owner: We provide award-winning professional service and accommodation in comfortable quiet units nestled…read morein a garden setting. Handy via motorway to Auckland City, Auckland International Airport and in walking distance to several bars and restaurants. 2017 Qualmark 4 star grading. 2017 Silver Sustainable Tourism Business Award.

We stayed here 1 night in December…read more First, location: the hotel is airport adjacent, not on airport property. You'll take a yellow shuttle bus to transfer to and from the airport. Second, atmosphere: the hotel design seems straight out of the 1970s. The colors and furnishings have been updated but the feel is still like Hawaii in the 70s. We had a double queen room on the first floor that overlooked nothing. There was a large to floor window that seemed a bit unsafe for the first floor - street access with glass that can be easily broken. Room was clean with crisp bedding but the hotel needs some updating. Third, service: did not try any of the food so can't comment on that. The front desk personnel acknowledged IHG elite program status and explained all the benefits that applied. Internet worked well. Overall, the hotel is okay just as a 1 night stopover to/from airport. Stay elsewhere for longer stays.

Pretty standard hotel. Nothing that special or horrible about it. Located about 10 minutes from the…read moreAuckland airport. The rooms were average. The single queen room was pretty spacious, but the double queen room felt cramped. They boast paraben-free shower and bath products in the rooms, but some of the items still did have parabens on the ingredient list. Maybe they're still in the act of transitioning away from the old stuff that has the parabens. The breakfast buffet was pretty good - a wide selection of options, including Asian breakfast items too! We also ate at the bar --surprisingly, the food tasted pretty decent. The club sandwich was solid. Fries were okay. Side salad was decent. Pro tip: instead of paying $6 per person for a one way trip on the "yellow bus" (airport bus that takes you to/from a few of the hotels near the airport), just Uber for about $9 one way.

Perfect for an overnight stay near the airport. The Novotel is even closer to the airport and…read morewithin walking distance. We got in late and weren't aware that it wasn't a hotel shuttle but the Yellowbus shuttle that comes to the airport to pick up and that runs on a schedule so be sure to check the times. The room is basic but clean. No hair dryer in the room but you can get one from the front desk. No hair conditioner or body lotion provided. They do provide a hot water kettle and a small fridge. Service was friendly and quick.

The space is too small especially for travellers with luggages. Luggage's won't fit the floor to…read moreopen.

Decent price and very clean. Super friendly. Close to the airport and we were able to book it with…read more2 queen beds.

This hotel is super convenient since it is right outside Auckland Airport, especially if you have a…read moresuper early flight. The hotel is unique because it makes it seem like the hotel "Naumi" is a person ("Naumi says... -message-"). The hotel was super generous with complimentary snacks and beverages (Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, L&P, Meadow Fresh milk, Cadbury Chocolate Fish, and variety of tea and coffee). The beds are huge size, but you are bound to get the bathroom floor wet after a shower because there is no bathroom door or curtain, just a glass divider that only comes half way. But I loved the ceiling shower head. The design of the hotel is terrible to navigate. We took the elevator since we all had luggages and ended up making a huge circle in order to find our hotel room, so imagine walking endlessly while wearing a backpack, dragging a luggage, and holding miscellaneous bads. There was a quicker way to get there, but we had to take the stairs. When we were checking out, we decided to just use the stairs. Luckily, there was a really nice staff member who carried my mom's luggage for her (what a gentleman). Breakfast was included, which was okay (just your typical continental breakfast). You can also order eggs to your liking. The congee was really watery and tasteless, so I put a lot of salt. They have this cute donut display where the donuts are hung on rods. But I didn't eat one because I didn't want to mess up the layout. I would have given this place 3-stars, but their service deserved an extra star.

Four stars based on the affordability. The rooms were tiny and basic, and overall clean. I…read moreappreciated that the bar/restaurant area in the lobby stayed open late. I also like the free airport shuttle; although the driver lever something to be desired with respect to customer service.

Room was clean and spacious. Staff was nice…read more Restaurant was good. Close to airport but not noisy. Airport shuttle was easy to use, on schedule and efficient. Not near shops etc but for an airport hotel it was excellent.

Great place to stay before a flight! They do drop offs and pick ups at the airport. The room was…read morespacious and comfortable. It isn't near anything really, but they have an on-site bar. I would definitely stay there again.

If you are coming to New Zealand for 2 - 3 months and need a place to stay please give the Airport…read moreGarden Inn a call. They do long term accommodation and it's at a great rate. $290 per week is the start off rate that gives you 1 bedroom double and it go's up from there. If you get in please enjoy your stay.