Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site. Self-parking is offered at a fee of NZD 20 per day, and there are limited parking spaces.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available for an additional fee, and requests can be made at the front desk.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a complimentary airport shuttle service is available 24 hours a day. Guests can arrange the transfer through the front desk.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Mangere, Auckland, within a 15-minute drive of Eden Park and the University of Auckland. It is approximately 5.1 km (3.2 miles) from Auckland International Airport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. Kids can stay for free until the age of 12.

Aero Auckland Airport - Affordable Stay in Auckland

Average nightly price at VR Auckland Airport by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$62
February	$53
March	$51
April	$46
May	$43
June	$40
July	$42
August	$41
September	$44
October	$43
November	$57
December	$50

What guests think

Aero Auckland Airport draws budget-minded travelers with a convenient location near the terminals and a free Yellow Bus shuttle, but reviews repeatedly cite very dated buildings, maintenance problems, and variable cleanliness that ranges from acceptable to unacceptable.

Beds are commonly described as comfortable and some rooms are spacious, yet lack of heating or air conditioning and intrusive corridor or road noise come up across multiple stays. Service feedback is mixed: several guests found staff friendly and check-in straightforward (often next door), while others reported slow responses and confusion. Overall, expect a no-frills overnight stop near the airport, with trade-offs in upkeep and comfort.

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Facilities

Frequent mentions of the Yellow Bus airport shuttle and on-site parking; beyond that, facilities feel worn, with reports of an empty or unkempt pool and shared areas needing maintenance.

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Jennifer

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room , comfy beds and large room. It is a budget hotel but perfectly adequate for my stay Shuttle bus was every 20 minutes.

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S

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool

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Julie

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I walked down the road from VR to Mangere village about 2 km lovely evening stroll .Early flight next day reason for stay..Hill walk nearby there. Free Shuttle airport service is 100% great.Shared bathroom in hallway very good.Full shared kitchen on site up hall. Room cleanbed comfy and quiet and private . Parts of second hotel now joint management on site being upgraded in areas near lower cost room I chose.Not an issue to me. Great pool and grass area would be fab in summer with kids.

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Yuki

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Rachel

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The paintwork and cabintry in the room, and specifically th bathroom, was shoddy. The shower door leaked and the tiled bathroom floor slippery. My meal - pork spareribs was warm, not hot, and were poorly cooked. The swimming pool is empty, and looks dirty and terrible - could it be covered over during winter? The staff were polite and helpful.

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Niki

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to airport for late arrivals or early departure with shuttle

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Stephen

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

I liked the location and price but the shared laundry needs work the maintenance work is cheap the floors in hallways are uneven. The sliding doors don’t operate correctly in room, window latches all broken in 78 so can’t open. Wifi not the best and Laundry carts left in hallways blocking fire exits.

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Iqbal

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There no heat pumps in the rooms, winter could be cold

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Birgit

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy option near the airport. 24/7 bus option (yellow bus) is great!

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Mathew

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was what you expected, I hoped for a little more in the room, but was just a place to sleep for a few hours until I woke up to go to the airport. Staff were friendly, shared kitchen and bathroom was run down, and my curtain/window from my room opened to a view of them both, not outside. Did have one fella stick his arm through at one point when walking the hallway, which wasn’t amazing but no big deal to just close it. Airport shuttle was the best thing, ran regularly and 24 hours, made the trip to the place and then back to the airport early hours of the morning stress free.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with many reports of mouldy odours, damp rooms, and dirty bathrooms or communal areas, alongside occasional mentions of clean rooms and linens.

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Miss I

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My check in was great, exactly what you want when arriving at midnight. Slept well but unfortunately woke up to bites, brown tap and shower water (hot tap only) and a cockroach on the wall. Rooms really need better cleaning.

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Ken

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property needs at the very least a basic renovation. Facilities are very worn with swollen/cracked chipboard, holes in walls, doors and floors. Broken furniture, broken window latches, loose wiring and faulty appliances left in room. Cleaning needs a lot of improvement- algae/mould in bathrooms, rubbish from previous guests on floor and under bed. Our room smelt of sweat and body odour so we had to open our door for about 20 mins to let some fresh air in. The 2 chairs in our room were stained, had holes in the fabric and smelt really awful. Carpet had many stains. All the towels were stained or worn, even the replacements that we requested. Staff was very polite and friendly though.

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May

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was an ant infestation in the shared bathrooms so I struggled as I’m terrified of bugs. The shared shower was missing a drain leaving a hole in the shower floor and not to mention the muck on the shower floor from not being cleaned very often. There was a leak in the middle of the hallway right outside my room. I went to reception to go pick up a towel and let them know that there was a leak in the room and the carpet was drenched. The guy was quite defensive about it and said it will be fixed in the morning and they already knew. There were water stains on the carpet so I think it had been there for awhile. There was a white sphere in my room and I think it was the internet model it kept making a humming noise all night. The deck door in my room couldn’t open properly it was jammed shut. Walls were very thin and could hear others talking all night, had a terrible sleep and left first thing that morning. Bed had stains on it and carpet was filthy. I would never book here again no matter what it was a really bad experience. Only good thing was the bus service to and from the airport.

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Josephine

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room had not been cleaned - I have photos of rubbish under the bed - YUK The tv did not work - I walked to reception 2x and phoned 3x about this - and NOTHING WAS DONE The Fridge leaked all over the carpet The curtain was coming off the rails - I have photos There was no cup to drink tea out of - no teaspoons to stir tea - basically a rubbish dump There was no washing soap for the shower The only redeeming thing was that there were clean towels

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Thuja

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was nothing like the pictures or description, room if you would even call it that was filthy, no proper heating (only small heater that was half broken and looked like it might catch fire), stains on pillows and bedding, shared facilities were digusting, seemed more like a really horrible hostel rather than hotel. Hard to even find the room in the first place as it was in some random building off the other part of the hotel, whole place stunk like mold/damp. We left after about 15mins and went to another hotel as couldn't get past how disgusting it was to stay the night. Didn't take photos as just wanted to get out of there!

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Jack

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely terrible couldnt stay here arrived at 930pm into a dirty room. Poo in the toilet, blood on the wall. Dirty sheets i asked if there was a clean room they said no so we had to leave and find a new motel. I would like a refund!

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Helen

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My bathroom ceiling was covered in mold. The pillow cases on one of the beds were filthy. The rooms all smelt damp, fusty and mouldy. The reception area for the hotel is actually next door in a neighbouring hotel which was inconvenient. The guy on reception was pleasant and helpful but when I told him I couldn’t stay in that room he didn’t immediately express any concern regarding the state of my room and did not ask to come and inspect the room. He took me back over to the hotel and showed me 3 other rooms I could choose from and only one of those was free of mould. This is definately the worst accomodation I have stayed at in NZ. The pictures look nice enough but the place is completely run down and disgusting.

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Reiss

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A little underwhelming. Yes it’s a budget accomodation but it smelt musty and just wasn’t clean. Didn’t have a toilet roll holder and there was even pubic hair on the shower floor. Simply cleanliness overlooked. Maybe understaffed but simple to achieve, only 3 out of 5 over all but only 1 out of 5 for cleanliness

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Nikau

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I wasn’t satisfied with this stay and decided to leave early. It wasn’t very clean, and looked halfway through a renovation.

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Brooke

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking past the cleaners, pillows on the floors and the place is not clean at all. bed sheets smelt of B.O, I felt very unclean

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and in disrepair (broken fittings, soft floors, sticking or unsecured doors), and noise and a lack of heating or air conditioning are common; beds are often comfortable and some rooms are large. Wi‑Fi reliability varies.

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Virginia

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So noisy, could hear the neighbor's tv very loudly lots of coming and going, security door wedges open all night, would not stay here again. Rooms were nice however

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Simon

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location so wins for price-convenience. Room size also good. However had to go next door to sister motel to check in, drive through a “lake” to the rough area behind the motel which is well lit, so much so no chance of sleeping with the thin curtains. I can only imagine the lights are a deterrent for criminal activity; I still worried about my car. Bed was the cheapest most basic possible but sheets and towels were plentiful and super clean. Holes/divets in the floor under the carpet in several areas not the greatest look, and a safety hasard for an older person. Tv ok and showl gel and shampoo nice. A strange mix. Probably wouldn’t go back but served its purpose today as a budget option.

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John

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t like a sliding door that could not be locked.A verandah that had broken and missing boards(a safety hazard)and dirty cigarette butts littered on the area.A TV that had no controller,then when the staff bought us one,he never tried it to see if it worked.We then had to go to office to get another one,which he finally bought to us at 7pm after arriving at 4pm.VERY POOR.

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Steve

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The unusual smell when we entered the building, the room condition could be described as "end of life". I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone

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Dennis

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You get what you pay for, broken floor tiles, shower door that doesn't close, bathroom light that doesn't turn off, cold, oil heater, hallway had holes in the floor.

4

Elena

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cold, there is no heatpump, no extra blanket, unpleasant smell from bathroom during the night, noise in the corridor at night, so used the earplugs.

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Valentine

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room allocated was spacious however can hear footsteps of people walking in the hallway and noice from other room was noticeable.

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Gwendoline

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel offers free airport shuttle, but I could not find a shuttle and when I called the number on my confirmation it went to voicemail. It was not clear where to find the shuttle or that the shuttle was a large yellow bus which shuttled customers to many hotels. This experience was very frustrating for me. The wifi was not very reliable. I found it quiet and the bed was very comfortable.

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Donald

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was run down and in need of many repairs. There is no air conditioning.

4

Wayne

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old and worn out

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Service

Service is mixed: several guests found staff friendly and check-in straightforward, but others faced slow responses, confusion with reception located next door, and occasional service lapses.

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Hayley

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived after hours and had to walk to the other motel in the rain with babies to collect the keys. We went to our room where there was no remote for the tv, no heaters in the room. so they moved us to another room where there was still no remote, and no fridge. When we woke in the morning windows were covered in condensation. Lovely staff who attended to all our problems but was an inconvinience.

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Lewis

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is no reception. The property is now run by the motel next door like an old annex. It is very old and dilapidated. Good Bed. Great hot, powerful shower. Otherwise ready to be bulldozed.

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Joanne

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After a long haul journey and arriving from overseas at 2am, we were grateful for the free airport shuttle bus and 24 hour check in at Airport Gateway Hotel. The staff were very kind and accommodating and we were able to arrange for a late check out, the night before, due to our jet lag.They kindly gave us extra coffee and milk, upon request. It was nice to be able to get filtered, chilled or bottled water at reception from the dispenser and reception. We enjoyed our stay and will come back.

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Maylene

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Management and staff were very friendly and helpful. The transportation on the Yellow Bus was great too.

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Cassie

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very friendly!

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Nadia

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We need somewhere to have a good sleep after a late arrival. It was really easy to check in. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Quiet enough area. Airport transfers were easy and convenient. Staff and service were great. Would stay again.

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Josephine

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room had not been cleaned - I have photos of rubbish under the bed - YUK The tv did not work - I walked to reception 2x and phoned 3x about this - and NOTHING WAS DONE The Fridge leaked all over the carpet The curtain was coming off the rails - I have photos There was no cup to drink tea out of - no teaspoons to stir tea - basically a rubbish dump There was no washing soap for the shower The only redeeming thing was that there were clean towels

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Marysia

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent overnight stay. Staff were efficient, polite and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Would recommend.

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TULUKINGA TALIAULI

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, an unprofessional staff at night woke us up at about 1am, yelling to open the door, we are in the wrong room. We locked the door with a wire hanger and refused to open the door, we were so scared. He should have put the new customer in another room cause the motel had more open rooms before dealing with us…. We ended up calling 911 because we felt unsafe and uncomfortable….

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Michael

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, clean room, efficient airport/hotel shuttle

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Location

Very convenient for Auckland Airport, with the Yellow Bus shuttle making transfers easy; some note road noise and limited nearby dining.

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Dan

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is dated but very convenient for travellers who are coming or going from the airport. Bus shuttle every 20 minutes all day every day. If you need fancy accommodation spend more somewhere else but if you just need a place to stay and a ride to or from the airport this is a good option if you don’t pay too much

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Jennifer

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room , comfy beds and large room. It is a budget hotel but perfectly adequate for my stay Shuttle bus was every 20 minutes.

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Paula

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An inexpensive place to stay for a early flight overseas. Free drop off to airport. Room has everything needed and bed was comfortable.

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Tayla

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal for the night before a flight

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Mike

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ideal low-cost facility for us arriving late and having to leave early. The staff were super-helpful, the place was clean and tidy and quiet, and the airport shuttle bus worked just as promised! (I was informed of the travel time and factored that into our schedule), Couldn't be happier. thank you folks.

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Kathryn

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy bedroom, comfy bed. Friendly staff. Reasonably good price. So close to the airport. However our room was so close to the road so we can hear noisy cars, not so bad tho'. Overall it was ok.

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Tanya

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good option for just resting by the airport, they also offer free transportation on the yellow bus that saves you $16!!!!

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Yuki

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Niki

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to airport for late arrivals or early departure with shuttle

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Birgit

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy option near the airport. 24/7 bus option (yellow bus) is great!

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Dining

Dining opinions are mixed, ranging from good meals and kind restaurant staff to complaints of poor or microwaved food; breakfast or buffet options are mentioned but not consistently praised.

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Abdul

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Buffer for dinner

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Athol

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very tired hotel. Restaurant very good. Staff good

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Chanel

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are fine. We were very disappointed with the food though. Do not recommend eating there.

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Rick

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a very nice stay,noisy with cars coming & going. broken tap & hanging off the wash basin sink no soap,no smoke alarm in the bedroom area,no air conditioning,in bedroom,broken window latches, ,unmanned office, we had to go next door to Gateway to get info & & restaurant food in Gateway terrible.We ordered a Lamb Korma & Naan Bread. What a joke our Koma's was swimming in liquid & the Naan bread was 2 pieces of warm pita bread.I could go on but I won't. We would never stay there again.

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lisa

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

L’accueil est parfait, très serviable, à l’écoute et très arrangeant. Le lit est confortable, la chambre spacieuse. Les prix du restaurant sont très raisonnables aussi.

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Stella

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasantly surprised by my room being upgraded,staff were very friendly and helpful,only stayed one night as in transit to Napier. Food and choice for evening meal and breakfast was very good. Thank you

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William

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for Auckland Airport and a complimentary bus service available if needed. Restaurant on site.

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Susan

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No one to welcome us, damage to roof as we walked in had to dodge leak, carpet mat soaking due to the leak. Restaurant meal was horrible, microwaved and nothing was warm, everything piled on top of each other disgusting.

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Fiona M

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Noisy men sorting out luggage in the hallway after midnight on 1st night & breakfast time the next day. The chef was very kind to serve me when the dining room was closed, he was asked by the charming young male receptionist after a late arrival by the shuttle-bus from the airport. His speciality lamb shank I enjoyed the 2nd night.

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Benny Vernstrøm

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotellet virker lidt slidt og træt. Sikkerheden og brandeftersyn er ikke tilstrækkelig updateret. Restaurant ophold, var med vild højt støj fra Emhætte, samt to højt snakkende “kokke” eller personale. Menu’n Lamme skank, hvor bouillon sauce’n overtog smagsoplevelsen.

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1 $43	2 $47	3 $43	4 $38	5 $44	6 $53	7 $46
8 $41	9 $41	10 $37	11 $49	12 $38	13 $46	14 $46
15 $38	16 $39	17 $38	18 $38	19 $38	20 $46	21 $48
22 $40	23 $40	24 $53	25 $48	26 $44	27 $54	28 $53
29 $48	30 $49

VR Auckland Airport

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