A very nice hotel with many amenities from restaurants to the pool area etc. nicely appointed with…read morethought.

Great value for the price! Super conveniently located and amazing staff. It's also so clean and…read morereally nice. The pool, sauna, and hot tub are fantastic. The gym has a great variety of weights and machines (cardio and strength). Loved this place and would definitely stay again!!

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.

I stayed at this hotel for two nights in February 2019. I loved how it was centrally locates and…read morevery close to the Skytower. I was in room 1214 and I think it was one of the best rooms in the hotel because it was on the highest level with a balcony and the view of the Skytower was completely unobstructed. It was also very close to many restaurants. We had a king sized bed with a pillow top mattress aka heaven. I slept solidly each night. The room came with standard amenities ... 2 robes, ironing board, washing/drying machine in the bathroom, TV. We chose to valet for $45/night for simplicity. There is no self-park. Really my only complaints were regarding the bathroom. It was just set up so inefficiently and awkwardly. The toilet paper is nearly behind you, instead of just bedside you. There is hardly any bathroom countertop area when they had plenty of room to build it out. There's only one very small towel rack that was actually pointing downward, so the towel always ended up on the floor. Yuck! The shower was pleasant, with great water pressure and a removable shower head. The other negative is no fan and noise here easily travels to the bedroom. Other amenities include an indoor pool, outdoor tennis court (with turf needing repairs), and large scale outdoor chess. I have no sense of direction so I found the hotel layout itself confusing. The hotel had 2 lobbies, two front desks. The hotels are connected by a link over the street.

We stayed here for three nights in a suite overlooking the water. We had a bedroom, large bathroom…read morewith washer and dryer, living room, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and patio. The hotel was gorgeous with hardwood floors, indoor lap pool, two gyms, and a spa, as well as an indoor water feature. Beautiful decor, outstanding staff. The Concierge was extremely helpful and the hotel was ideally located within walking distance of all the Auckland landmarks.

I chose this hotel based on the price, the location, and the availability (room-wise). We were a…read morecouple on our first trip to NZ. We planned our stay from March 26th to April 9th (14 nights). The "Premium" King Room was available without an increase to our original package. We also looked at the restaurants, shopping, things to see and do, transportation, and walkability within the hotel and its surrounding area. Our flight arrived early in the morning (5 am), so our room wasn't available when we got to the hotel, but they checked us in, offered to store our luggage, and took our cell number just in case it was ready earlier than scheduled. We knew there were restaurants in the hotel, so we walked around to get some breakfast. We also stopped by a couple of gift shops on the way to and from breakfast. After a while, we went back to the hotel lobby, and we were informed that our room was ready (early) and that they already had a porter deliver our luggage inside our room. The lobby, elevator, halls, and rooms were all clean. In fact, we constantly saw workers cleaning during our entire stay. They were always checking in on us as we passed by, asking if we needed anything. We asked for toilet paper and new towels twice, and had them change the bedding and vacuum once during our stay. We were in Rotorua for five days, but still had this room in our name as a home base because we were coming back. The room was large, again, with a king-sized bed, a small "L" shaped couch, a nightstand on one side of the bed, a desk, a credenza under the TV, a fixed luggage rack, a coffee/tea station, several drawers, shelves, and a closet. The bathroom had plenty of room to move, ample counter space, and a shower that could fit two. We couldn't ask for anything more. Well, maybe one. A microwave. But we understand. They have several restaurants attached to this hotel. They would rather have you spend the money eating out than in the room. There's a gambling casino in the hotel, too. It includes both machines and tables. We have casinos all over the place where we live, so it wasn't a selling point for us, but it was a nice pastime and something to do when we wanted to vape/smoke and didn't want to stand outside the hotel. There are several smoking balconies with machines to keep you occupied. You do have to sign up for membership here, but you can do that on their website before you even arrive. They regulate gambling and have guidelines in place to (hopefully) avoid gambling addictions. Anyhow, we had two concierges that brighten every day that we saw them, Dicky, and TaoBao (sorry if that's misspelled). We met Dicky first. He talked to us like family, giving us tips on what to do, where to go, where to eat, and what not to. He always had a huge smile on his face, greeted us with hugs, and got genuinely excited to see us. We felt the same. TaoBao was also very friendly towards us, gave us great tips, and booked a private tour for us with an unexpected discount. We were down the hall from the elevator, so the noise level was very minimal. We would occasionally hear a door or soft chatter, but other than that, the only other noise was from housekeeping, and they weren't noisy at all. Overall, we were pleased with our stay and everything (except a microwave) that they had to offer. Oh! I almost forgot, to our surprise, this hotel is also the bus hub. If you take the bus from the airport to the City Center, this is where you will be dropped off. As well as if you want to go back to the airport. There are lockers (some large) available at the Bus Office here, too. If you're just visiting on a day trip, these are so handy! They also have the InterCity Bus (website is helpful), where you can go to other, long-distance areas of NZ. We took the bus to Rotorua. It took about five hours with a rest stop mid-point. In front of the hotel by the Tower, there's a Hop-on, Hop-off Bus that will take you to several tourist stops. This was really nice to have. There's an auto-tour guide that tells you about the area along the way and announces what stop is coming up and what there is to do there. *Pro-tip 1: Get the two-day pass. Take a photo of your receipt. If you want to purchase it again over the next week, they will give you a discount. *Pro-tip 2: If you go to the Hop-on, Hop-off Bus website, you can get the map and stop locations marked directly onto Google Maps. It was very helpful when it came to finding where to get back on the bus!

We flew in to Auckland from San Francisco and landed at 6 am. Our room wasn't ready, obviously, but…read morethe staff took our luggage for safe keeping while we explored the city. They had our room ready early which we greatly appreciated after our long flight! We loved how centrally located the hotel was and our room was very clean and comfortable! We will definitely be staying here again when we visit!

We walked into the bistro ready to have a terrific dinner experience based on their website photos…read moreand the warm, inviting appearance as we walked up. The ambiance was nice and felt like a cozy ski lodge. However, the hostess wasn't exactly warm or charming. She seemed to have a bit of a control issue. When we moved one of the 2 chairs at the 4-top to another side of the table, she expressed her displeasure and stated that we had to make sure that we gave the table next to us enough space, but there was definitely enough room for a small pony to walk through. The server was pretentious. The vibe we got was that he was busy with something else and could barely be bothered to share the specials and take our order. Because we weren't getting a great vibe, we decided just to order overpriced drinks instead of drinks and overpriced food. Do NOT order the old fashioned unless you like them super sweet. My husband is a fan of old fashioneds and had never had a ridiculously sugary drink as this before. The espresso martini was okay. Definitely not worth $26 though. This place is definitely overrated.

One of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever experienced was eating dinner at Mudbrick. The view is…read moredivine, and the garden feels so quaint and picturesque that I was completely wowed. It's nice coming here for the ambience alone! They have two or three course dining options and I went with the two course plus a bread order which ended up being the perfect amount of food. The dishes were surprisingly innovative for being a winery restaurant, and I really appreciated the pairings they suggested with each dish. I especially liked their Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot options. It's definitely pricey, but I am glad I got to try dinner here. Only catch is that it's quite difficult to get a car back home - we had dinner at 7:30 pm and it was a bit harrowing getting a taxi. The hotel will help call for you but our driver double booked himself for extra business so we stood outside almost half an hour in the dark. Regardless, the restaurant itself was great and worth the trip.

The Adina Apartment Hotel in Auckland was a really nice hotel, and one I would book again…read more Don't let the name, Apartment Hotel, confuse you as it's not one of those Condotels! This hotel offers an apartment like hotel--a home away home if you may. That was one of the things that sold me. The location wasn't too far away from the main attractions, such as the Sky Tower and Viaduct Harbor. Roughly 10 minute walking distance. It's close to Albert Park, and super close to Spark Arena. The lobby area is quite small, which I guess fits the "Apartment" style. The staff were very friendly, informative, and helpful. When we got off the elevators, the floors were open air with one walkway down the middle, with each pair of rooms its own walkway, so it was very unique, and actually does give a comfy, homey, apartment-like feeling. Our studio-like, 1 bedroom was quite spacious--living room, bathroom, and a full kitchen and everything you need. The bed was in between the kitchen and bathroom. I've seen many studios like this, but with the addition of the sliding doors, it does make it feel like a bedroom. There was even a sliding "window" connected to the kitchen counter, so you can wake up, open the window, and place an order. :) Another plus of choosing this hotel was the inclusion of free breakfast buffet. Nothing spectacular. Just the usual scrambled eggs, bacon, hash brown, sausage, bread (with marmite!), and etc. Everything was decent. Coffee machine was nice! Wish can adjust the amount though cause I needed it 2x to fill the cup. Overall, this was a very nice hotel. You definitely feel comfortable and peaceful and homey when you step out of the elevator and to your room. Really nice amenities. There was also a gym. The staff were really nice and friendly throughout. Rooms were very clean and neat. Everything was modern with unique touches that make the experience more memorable. Location was nice. Close by to main areas, supermarkets, and restaurants. I'd definitely stay at this hotel the next time I'm in Auckland.

Rooms are pretty nice, they didn't clean on a daily basis, and when they did it wasn't done well…read more Hotel clerks were very friendly. The downer of the trip was Yard Bar, the bar on the first floor. I was excited to try their happy hour. Welp, all they do is very simple drinks, and it seems as though they only know how to make what's on the menu. I asked for a dirty martini. The "bartender" looked like a deer caught in headlights. Apparently they do not have olives. Then I asked for a vodka tonic with lime. He didn't ask what kind of vodka or anything. My husband ordered a peanut butter old fashioned from the menu. The drinks came and my drink was a lot of tonic, a little vodka and a lemon. My husband liked his drink, but it was a half glass. I'd definitely stay at the hotel again, but we'll definitely skip Yard Bar!

The Floating Pavillion is an event space which literally floats just off the Hobson West Marina in…read morethe Viaduct - you walk along the waterfront towards Te Wero Island/the Wynyard Crossing and the pavillion is the floating grey building on the left. It's aimed at the business launch/wedding/ball crowd, so it's well kitted out to deal with a crowd of around 300. There's two levels so space for sit down dinners on the ground floor, as well as a large dance floor up top. For our inaugural UoA Architecture/Planning ball we hired out the Floating Pavillion, and can report the night went off without a hitch - food wasn't amazing, but the space was perfectly sized and well kitted out for the occasion.

This place right here it the place to have all your events, from your wedding to your engagement…read moreparty, a meeting or even a birthday party. Everything you need is there, all you have to do is call the business, arrange a tour then let them know exactly what you want. After that you can either send them pictures of your ideas or just leave it to them and their creativity. It is a great place for any events as it is located on the waterfront, guaranteeing great views and amazing pictures to upload on to instagram hash tagging aboutthatlife!

The Oyster Inn is a totally fine option located in the main village close to the ferry (~5 min bus…read moreride). We ordered the grilled broccolini and cos salad, Mac and cheese, fish and chips, and half a dozen oysters. The oysters were massive, maybe the largest I've ever eaten, which was interesting because our waiter described them as medium sized lol. The food was decent and with huge portion sizes - in retrospect we could have skipped the Mac and cheese. Our food was quite slow to come out to a point where we had to speed through the rest of our visit to make the ferry in time. This plus the average food made it a totally ok stop, but I'd likely pass if I visit the island again.

Super great great Little island love the menu. The people that work. There were great places really…read morecute. It's right in the middle of town doubt many people are gonna make it to this place cause specifically to get to. Make the attempt is worthwhile. Don't forget to have an espresso and dessert too bye