Hostels w: Auckland Region, New Zealand

The airport shuttle service is a lifesaver, and the fact that they'll hold onto my car for over 10 days is incredibly helpful. If I have an early morning flight and a short international trip, staying here and leaving my car saves a lot on parking fees. They even accommodate airport transfers in the middle of the night or early morning, which is a huge convenience. I definitely plan on staying here again whenever I use the airport. While the facilities are a bit dated, it's perfectly adequate for just a place to sleep. Considering the airport shuttle and car storage, it's a fantastic hotel.

We just had an unexpectedly delightful experience at the Waiheke Island Motel, so much so that we added another night because we simply couldn't get enough of the place! Our stay began with a minor hitch: arriving late in the evening to find our pre-booked studio room was locked. However, the way the night manager and the team handled this was truly remarkable. They quickly resolved the issue by giving us a significant, stress-free upgrade to a spacious whole house with four bedrooms instead of our original studio. This immediate, generous response demonstrated exceptional hospitality and turned a potential frustration into the highlight of our trip. The motel's location is ideal; it offers a wonderfully quiet and peaceful atmosphere, yet it's in very close proximity to both the shops and the beach. We appreciated the on-site pool and the spa options, and the minute's walk down to the community Saturday market was a fantastic bonus. Our only piece of constructive feedback relates to the spa itself—unfortunately, the cleanliness was not up to standard, which was a slight disappointment. Despite the minor issue with the spa, the exceptional service, comfortable accommodation, and prime location mean we had a fantastic trip. Crucially, the price was quite reasonably priced compared to other places on Waiheke, offering excellent value for money. We will definitely return to Waiheke Island Motel!

I enjoyed the free airport shuttle. The friendly staff, safe and being accessible to laundry services, breakfast and there was no disturbance. The motel was also near to our LDS chapel, about a 3 minutes walk away. The cleaning staff were always on time. If we requested room cleaning, it was done with absolute care. Bath towels etc. were changed on daily basis. The only drawback was the loud voice of the cook in the kitchen, who was on his phone. The continental breakfast was awesome. Set out neatly with clean plates and cups. Lastly, the 24-7 front desk service was great. We arrived at 12.50am and were greeted with a friendly front desk staff. Swift processing of our booking, in no time we were in our room.

The bathroom was quite clean and private, despite not having a window. The hostel has three floors, and security feels good. It's about a 6-minute walk to Sky Tower, and getting to the city center is also very convenient. However, due to the many hills in downtown New Zealand, it's a bit difficult to manage heavy luggage. The Wi-Fi is strong, and there are comfortable common areas. The kitchen isn't very large, and with many people cooking their own meals, utensils are often in short supply. I was pleasantly surprised to find a rice cooker available, which was a nice touch. Overall, it's a pretty good place and worth recommending.

The Haka service attitude is significantly better than the other one. It's also smaller with only twenty rooms. We arrived very late and were upgraded to a single room for free. Thanks Haka, I'll stick with them for life! I recommend everyone to stay at Haka in every place they visit in New Zealand, it's a guaranteed good experience. The front desk charges $4 for luggage storage though.

I recently stayed at the Tudor Court Motor Lodge in Epsom for a few days, and it was a fantastic choice for my visit to Auckland. The location is arguably its best feature—situated on Great South Road, it’s incredibly convenient for accessing Newmarket and the CBD. The Bus 70 stop is just a short walk away, making public transport a breeze. The room was surprisingly spacious, clean, and well-maintained, providing a very comfortable environment to relax. I particularly appreciated the free on-site parking, which is a huge bonus in such a busy area. Despite being on a main road, the room was quiet enough for a good night's sleep. The staff were friendly and welcoming, ensuring a smooth check-in process. Whether you are in town for business or visiting nearby schools, this motel offers excellent value for money. I would definitely stay here again!

Hygiene: Clean and hygienic. The shower water is hot and sufficient. Service: Free airport pick-up and drop-off service. The lady who picks you up is very enthusiastic. She is the only one who does the front desk and the driver. She seems to be very busy every day. Environment: There are small shops selling snacks around.

This is the best hostel we’ve stayed in! Beds were super comfy, rooms and facilities were clean and well managed, communal bathrooms and kitchens were well equipped and enough for the amount of people so you never had to wait for a shower or for a space to cook!  We enjoyed it so much we booked another Haka House for later in the trip.  Photo of our room which was a private twin (with shared bathroom).

Looked a bit rough from the outside with the room doors opening onto the road / parking area. Difficult to get a pick up from the airport as they work on the assumption you've got a phone that works in New Zealand and can call yourself. Took effort to find information at the airport and call from there - then the pickup took about 30 minutes to arrive. Only got to see the inside of reception - whatever the problem was the receptionist, who was also the airport pickup driver, transferred me to another motel a mile away as the Gold Star room wasn't available. No issues with the other location other than it's receptionist was also it's driver and I had to wait for him to arrive to check-in.

Such a cozy spot for an overnight stay. Upstairs room i got with no balcony access like the rooms on the ground floor but still has the windows to look out on to the park. So check if you are getting the ground floor for patio access or upstairs room window to park views. Quite a noisy street on the main drag in a built up area but still close to the Airport and shopping centre. Room was very well equipped with utensils and microwave. Bed was clean & comfy just needed a couple more pillows to perch up especially for 2 adults to watch TV. Bonus the stand up cooling fan. Bathroom with a good size shower & basic ammenities and a side cupboard to hang clothing. Overall a comfortable stay.