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.

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.

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.

City Lodge Accommodation is a budget-friendly spot in a fantastic location--just one block from…read moreQueen Street's shops and restaurants and about a 10-minute walk to the Sky Tower and the CBD. The biggest drawback is that there's no air conditioning. We stayed in summer, and the room was extremely hot, even at night. The ceiling fan, tower fan, and limited window airflow weren't enough to cool it down. If you stay here, leave the fan on full blast while you're out for the day; otherwise the room heats up like a sauna. The room was basic but fine: a comfortable bed, a small TV with local channels, and only one hand-wash dispenser--no shampoo or body wash provided. The Wi-Fi system is unusual. The lobby staff has to print you a ticket with a unique username and password. Even after connecting, the network didn't reconnect automatically so I had to return to the lobby for a newly printed login each time. One big plus is the basement lounge, which has a fully equipped shared kitchen (gas stoves, pots, pans, utensils, plates, etc.), along with a pool table, ping-pong table, and plenty of seating. The staff throughout the property were friendly and welcoming. Overall, the staff, price, and location are excellent, but the lack of air conditioning and the inconvenient Wi-Fi were dealbreakers for us. I wouldn't stay here again in the summer.

This was our last stay before departing Auckland, and when I booked it, I thought it would be a…read moreconvenient option since it was close to the first hotel we stayed at in CBD. What I didn't realize was that the property is actually owned by the YMCA. At check-in, there was an unexpectedly long disclaimer stating that they may share or sell guest information to the YMCA, which caught me off guard. Upon arrival, our room wasn't ready, but the front desk staff ended up giving us a different room. When we finally got to the room around 1:30 pm,, that's when things went downhill. The hallway was extremely warm. There was no air conditioning in the room but a ceiling fan and a floor standing fan, the outside temperature being around 75°F, our room on the 8th floor was uncomfortably hot. I didn't think that AC is an option. Lessons learned! The room itself was quite small--just a queen bed, a compact area with a kettle for tea and coffee, and a mini fridge. Overall, it felt more like a basic dorm-style accommodation than a hotel, and it wasn't what we expected. They have a shared kitchen and laundry in the basement. Front desk staff was friendly but housekeeping is ok. There are numerous good eateries on Queen Street within 20 minutes walking distance. I probably would pay a bit more for a room with AC as it is much needed. We didn't sleep well at all since the room temperature was too warm and we heard all the road traffic despite being on the 8th floor.

We just finished three weeks traveling around New Zealand, ending at this hotel, and wow, is this…read moreplace great! And not just because we've been in a rust-bucket campervan for the last three weeks ( I don't think) but because it is super clean, super friendly and has everything we need. The well-priced apartment has a small kitchen as well as a washer and dryer! Possibly the only downside is the noise, but really, you know what you're getting in to when you book a hotel near a busy downtown area. The Auckland ferry building is about a twenty minute walk, and again, if you can read a map, you know what you are getting in to when you book, so no one should complain about the distance to that area.

Nice hotel with easy access to most of Auckland. The rooms were small, but mine also had a private…read morewasher and dryer, which was a huge bonus as I was staying there a few days. There's a small coffee shop next door with small bites for breakfast, and a convenience store two doors down, but no other food on the premises. However, good food is within a ten minute walk, so that was no problem! This hotel was centrally located to shops, restaurants, and some local sights. However, it's in a sort of out of the way cul de sac, so some buses may have trouble getting in. Not a problem - just make arrangements together rides near the Sky Tower or at the church at the end of the block. This, like most of Auckland, is a bit hilly. Prepare to go up and down hill a lot. Good tv and good wifi were pluses. Comfortable and clean. I was a bit disturbed by the lack of a deadbolt on the door, and for some reason, there was a door to another room attached to mine, but I couldn't open it (and I heard my "neighbors" try it as week, which was unnerving.) Nice place if you're staying in Auckland for a few days.

This is a great hotel, especially if you're looking to get the best bang for your buck…read more Location is excellent -- you're very close to lots of restaurants, bus stops, shops, and major attractions like Sky Tower. The room is a good size! It's not huge, but it has everything you could want -- a full kitchen (oddly, missing paper towels), space to move around, a TV with some good options and a nice bathroom (stay tuned). There's even a washer and dryer! Staff is so friendly -- they were really my first introduction to New Zealand, and I was really pleased. Now, some words of caution: * This hotel is on a hill. Auckland itself is full of hills. Unless you're taking a taxi, Uber or driving, you're going to have to walk uphill from the bus stop. It's rather steep. * Housekeeping is interesting. They made my bed and emptied the trash bin, but that's it. No towel service. * The bathtub in my room was rather gross, with pink mold around the caulking. A bit of bleach would fix that up. It's a bad blemish on an otherwise stellar stay! * Wifi is horrendous. I don't know if this is a NZ thing or unique to this property, but I'm glad my phone got a decent LTE signal here so I could use it. If you prepare with these things in mind, your stay will be a nice one. I'd come back (but I'd also probably go buy some bleach and paper towels).

Outstanding staff and accommodations. Great rooms. 24 hour security. High speed internet and…read morebaggage storage.

This hostel is ranked as one of the best in new zealand for good reason…read more I stayed in the mixed dorm. What i liked: - great location (on k-road) - clean - friendly staff - comfortable beds - nice vibe where you can easily meet fellow travellers - good price/quality Definitely good spot. Tip: book early in high season.

Liz and Gene love France and spend a few months each year there. Nice! But when they are home in…read moreNZ, or Waiheke Island specifically they run the boutique B&B Te Whau Lodge. What a gorgeous accommodation on the island with a magic view, darling bedroom suites and an amazing central dining room and lounge. The French connection comes in handy when Gene is planning his dishes, the meals at Te Whau are divine and a degustation celebration among fellow guests is a highlight. The lodge is very architectural, very stylish and there is lots of beautiful NZ art on display. I love the ensuites and showers incorporating corrugated iron, very clever.

My wife and I had a wonderful experience at Te Whau Lodge on our honeymoon. The rooms are fresh and…read moremodern, featuring stunning views. We loved sitting on our balcony and taking in the scenery. Marg and Rob are terrific hosts and they serve an outstanding breakfast each morning! They also provided excellent recommendations to help us get the most out of our time on Waiheke. Would love to come back here again.