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Located in the leafy suburb of Birkenhead on Auckland's North Shore district, FERNZ Motel & Apartments Birkenhead offers accommodation within a 15-minute drive from Auckland CBD. A variety of cafes and restaurants serving local and international cuisine and shopping are situated in the town centre, just 2 minutes' walk from the property.

Good location when coming with car, excellent views and kind personel.

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9
Wonderful
1,349 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

Located in Auckland, 7.4 km from Auckland Botanic Gardens, Kolmar Inn provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The property is situated 11 km from Mount Smart Stadium, 12 km from Howick Historical Village and 12 km from Ellerslie Racecourse. One Tree Hill is 14 km from the motel and Auckland War Memorial Museum is 17 km away.

the adjacent Indian restaurant with direct access, the availability of the washer and dryer, the ample parking and the proximity to the airport

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8.4
Very Good
2,049 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

Set in Auckland and within 7.3 km of Auckland Botanic Gardens, Bakers Lodge has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 11 km from Mount Smart Stadium, 12 km from Howick Historical Village and 12 km from Ellerslie Racecourse. The motel features family rooms.

friendly staff, fast and smooth check in. clean room, will stay here again :)

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8.4
Very Good
1,035 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Only 15 minutes’ drive from Auckland International Airport, this motel offers a range of studios, family units and suites with free WIFI, TV and cooking facilities.

Manukau Motor Lodge is just 20 km from Auckland city centre. The shops, cafes and restaurants of Manukau are a 5-minute walk away. It is 600 metres to the Rainbows End Theme Park.

clean and friendly staff and very convenient location

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8
Very Good
1,362 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Located in Auckland, 500 metres from Takapuna Beach, Carnmore Hotel Takapuna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre. This 4-star motel offers luggage storage space. The motel features a sauna, a concierge service and free WiFi.

Great location. Walking distance to the beach and shopping/restaurants. Bed was comfy and the room/bathroom were spacious.

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8.1
Very Good
1,661 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

Located approximately 5 minutes drive from Auckland Airport, Auckland Airport Motel offers a free shuttle to and from the airport for guests staying at the motel. The shuttle service operates from 09:00 to 16:00 Mon-Fri and 09:00 to 18:00 on weekends. All rooms offer a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. 1GB of free WiFi per day is available for guests' enjoyment.

Friendly and professional staff. Very comfortable beds, clean with lovely toiletries and quality tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

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8.1
Very Good
2,262 reviews
Price from
$114
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, Best Western BKs Pioneer Motor Lodge is a 7-minute drive from Auckland Airport. The affordable accommodation options include self-contained suites and studios. There is a free airport shuttle.

staff were exceptionlly kind and helpful

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8.1
Very Good
2,692 reviews
Price from
$114
per night

Offering garden views, Ali Motel is an accommodation set in Auckland, 7.3 km from Mount Smart Stadium and 11 km from Auckland Botanic Gardens. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The villa offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Nice and tidy place, owner was very helpful. He even lets us to check in early and leave our car at parking whole day.

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8.7
Excellent
234 reviews
Price from
$88
per night

Situated in Auckland, 5 km from Howick Historical Village, Botany Palms Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 11 km from Mount Smart Stadium, 14 km from Ellerslie Racecourse and 14 km from Ellerslie Events Centre. The property is non-smoking and is located 9.1 km from Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Easy to locate, the staff are nice and welcoming and the room, bed and bathroom is clean and tidy.

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8.4
Very Good
600 reviews
Price from
$59
per night

Situated in Auckland, 500 metres from Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland Central Motel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 600 metres from Ellerslie Events Centre, 2 km from ASB Showgrounds and 2.1 km from One Tree Hill. The motel has family rooms.

Great helpful polite staff. Couldnt do enough for you. Room great and very clean. Beds so comfortable. Shower fab. Towels and bedding good quality. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Would definitely stay again.

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8.6
Excellent
622 reviews
Price from
$102
per night

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  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,678 reviews

    Alpers Lodge & Conference Center is a 10-minute drive from central Auckland and 0.7 mi from Newmarket Train Station. It offers a breakfast/dinner restaurant and free on-site parking.

    Clean. Convenient to my destination. Friendly staff!

  • Auckland Airport Kiwi Motel
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,501 reviews

    There is a 3.15% Surcharge for all bookings online. On Checking -in, the guests are required to present a valid photo ID and the card used for online booking for verification.

    loved the location and the size and space of room.

  • Best Western Newmarket Inn & Suites
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 794 reviews

    Just 3.1 mi from Auckland's city center, Best Western Newmarket Inn & Suites offers refurbished, spacious rooms with free WiFi and a large flat-screen TV with free cable channels.

    The room was modern and clean. Staff super friendly!

  • Sylvia Park Motel
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 796 reviews

    Free Wi-Fi is on offer at Sylvia Park Motel, only 15 minutes’ drive from Auckland city center with free parking right outside your room.

    As usual we always have a great stay when in town.

  • Parnell Pines Hotel
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 265 reviews

    Parnell Pines is set in the heart of the historical area of Parnell district in Auckland, and is 12 minutes' drive from Auckland CBD (Central Business District).

    the beds were very comfortable, everything nice and clean

  • Airport Gold Star Motel
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 594 reviews

    Airport Goldstar Motel is located only a 4-minute drive from Auckland Airport. It offers 7 days free car storage, a free 24-hour airport shuttle (pick-up and drop-off only upon arrival and departure).

    Comfortable for nights stay, good location good value.

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  • Kolmar Inn
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,049 reviews

    Located in Auckland, 4.6 miles from Auckland Botanic Gardens, Kolmar Inn provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

    Loved the bed and the price for the amount we paid.

  • Manukau Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,362 reviews

    Only 15 minutes’ drive from Auckland International Airport, this motel offers a range of studios, family units and suites with free WIFI, TV and cooking facilities.

    Close to all stores in the area. Walking distance.

  • Botany Palms Motel
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 600 reviews

    Located in Auckland, 3.1 miles from Howick Historical Village, Botany Palms Motel has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Easy to access and close to a large shopping centre.

  • Cascades Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 147 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and free onsite parking, Cascades Motor lodge is located in Pakuranga, Auckland. Surrounded by lovely gardens, all accommodations includes cooking facilities.

    The location was good as we have family around there

  • Middlemore Motel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 412 reviews

    Middlemore Motel is located 10 minutes’ drive from Mt Smart Stadium and offers 500MB of free Wi-Fi per stay. Middlemore Hospital is a 20-minute walk away.

    great easy last minute checkin. lots of space and friendly staff

  • Siesta Motel
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 256 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ drive from central Auckland, Siesta Motel offers rooms with a private balcony, free WiFi and satellite/cable TV.

    Super super clean. Awesome service. Highly recommended!!

  • At Eden Park Motel
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 393 reviews

    At Eden Park is conveniently located on the edge of Auckland's city center, directly opposite Eden Park. Offering modern motel-style accommodations, it features rail and bus transport on the doorstep.

    Always pleasantly greeted by name. Upgraded again.

  • Phoenix Palm Motel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 273 reviews

    Offering fully self-contained apartments with kitchen facilities and cable TV, Phoenix Palm Motel is centrally located next to the Southern Highway, just 4 miles from central Auckland.

    Really nice staff and good rooms, and the bathroom was good.

Great access to the city center! Check these motels in Auckland

  • FERNZ Motel & Apartments Birkenhead
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,349 reviews

    Located in the leafy suburb of Birkenhead on Auckland's North Shore district, FERNZ Motel & Apartments Birkenhead offers accommodations within a 15-minute drive from Auckland CBD.

    It was an amazingly clean, modern, large apartment.

  • Greenlane Manor Motel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 283 reviews

    Greenlane Manor Motel offers self-contained accommodations with free secure car parking, less than 20 minutes’ drive from Auckland International Airport. Guests receive unlimited free WiFi.

    It was clean and comfortable. I loved the pillows!

  • Cornwall Park Motor Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 433 reviews

    Offering self-contained accommodations with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player, Cornwall Park Motor Inn is just 0.8 mi from the ASB showgrounds. Guests receive 100 MB of free Wi-Fi per day.

    cleanliness and had everything we needed and more.

  • Aristotles North Shore
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 966 reviews

    Aristotles is a 4-Star Qualmark rated Motel located on Auckland's North Shore. It is located in the center of Wairau Park's business, restaurant and shopping district.

    It was very close to where other family members live.

  • Alexander Inn
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 972 reviews

    Free Wi-Fi and free car park (limited spaces, based on first in, no reserves) are on offer at Alexander Inn.

    Amazing room. Friendly staff. Would definitely return

  • Auckland Central Motel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 622 reviews

    Located in Auckland, a 6-minute walk from Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland Central Motel has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very clean and tidy pictures were true to the room

  • New Haven Motel
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 325 reviews

    Located in Auckland, 7.5 mi from One Tree Hill, New Haven Motel has a fitness center. Located in the Waitakere district, the property provides guests with access to a spa center and a sauna.

    no breakfast the location was fine for what we needed

  • Takapuna International Motor Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 722 reviews

    Takapuna International Motor Lodge offers accommodations in Auckland, less than 10 minutes' walk from local shops, restaurants and cafes.

    Comfortable room, great location, and friendly staff.

  • Bakers Lodge
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,035 reviews

    Located in Auckland and within 4.5 miles of Auckland Botanic Gardens, Bakers Lodge has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    It was a great stay I really enjoyed it. Would highly recommend?

  • Off Broadway Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 368 reviews

    Featuring a fitness center, barbecue facilities and a 24-hour front desk, Off Broadway Motel is just 0.9 mi from Newmarket Train Station.

    lovely friendly staff, big rooms and comfy beds :)

  • Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 307 reviews

    The Waterfront Motel is located on the promenade of Bucklands Beach, just a 20-minute drive from Botany town center. It offers self-contained apartments with an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided.

    Right on the sea front beautiful view. So quiet at night.

  • Howick Motor Lodge
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 161 reviews

    Located 0.6 mi from the village of Howick, the Howick Motor Lodge offers self-catering apartments with free Wi-Fi. All rooms include kitchen facilities, satellite TV, and balcony or private courtyard.

    Unit worked well for us, was clean and comfortable

  • Carnmore Hotel Takapuna
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,660 reviews

    Located in Auckland, a 6-minute walk from Takapuna Beach, Carnmore Hotel Takapuna provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center.

    Everything location is good we have stayed there before

  • Emerald Inn on Takapuna Beach
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 214 reviews

    Located in Auckland, a few steps from Takapuna Beach, Emerald Inn on Takapuna Beach has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    extremely clean and cosey and at the heart of everything

  • City of Sails Motel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 200 reviews

    City of Sails Motel offers a range of studios and apartments with cooking facilities, private bathrooms and satellite TV. Located opposite North Shore Hospital, it offers free off-street car parking.

    Very friendly, nice room (upgraded) and convenient to the office

  • Auckland Airport Motel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,262 reviews

    Located approximately 5 minutes drive from Auckland Airport, Auckland Airport Motel offers a free shuttle to and from the airport for guests staying at the motel.

    I enjoyed the cleanliness of the room :) simple but homely

  • Best Western BKs Pioneer Motor Lodge
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,692 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, Best Western BKs Pioneer Motor Lodge is a 7-minute drive from Auckland Airport.

    Lovely room, great beds & free airport shuttle service

  • Rockfield Motel
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 68 reviews

    Located in Auckland, within one mile of Mount Smart Stadium and 1.5 miles of Ellerslie Racecourse, Rockfield Motel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

    Was handy having a dairy shop across the road for some snacks.

  • Anzac Court Motel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 353 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Anzac Court Motel is located in a peaceful area just 5 minutes’ walk from Takapuna Beach. The property offers laundry facilities and free on-site parking.

    clean, comfy, kitchenette and bathroom more than enough

  • Half Moon Bay Motel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 810 reviews

    Half Moon Bay Motel offers free private parking and well-equipped studios and apartments. It is located just 5 minutes' walk from the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal.

    Great location, plenty of room, host very helpful.

  • Airport Manor Inn
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,218 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and a FREE pick-up shuttle service from the airport (pick-up only upon arrival), this motel inn is just 2.5 mi away from Auckland International Airport.

    Even though we were there for one night so comfortable and warm

  • Grange Motel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 43 reviews

    Grange Motel is offering accommodations in Auckland. With a garden, the 4-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

    Location was perfect and the staff were very accommodating

  • Dukes Midway Lodge
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 347 reviews

    Located halfway between Auckland Airport and the city center, Dukes Midway Lodge offers free WiFi access and free parking. Guests can relax by the guitar-shaped swimming pool.

    Good location, nice and clean ... comfortable bed.

  • Tudor Court Motor Lodge
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 341 reviews

    Offering modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi and LCD TVs with more than 50 satellite channels, Tudor Court Motor Lodge is just 5 minutes' drive from Ascot Hospital and 10 minutes' drive from central...

    Cleanliness was great and the bed was very comfortable.

  • Royal Park Lodge
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 405 reviews

    Ground-floor units have been newly renovated at the end of 2023. All studios are equipped with air-conditioning, heating, 32-inch TVs with SKY channels, and ironing facilities.

    Superb location. Friendly staff very accommodating

  • Aarangi Motel
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 126 reviews

    Located in Auckland, within a 2-minute walk of Kohimarama Beach and 0.6 miles of Mission Bay Beach, Aarangi Motel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

    Fantastic location, fully renovated. Lovely staff.

  • Best Western Ellerslie International Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 654 reviews

    Just 4.3 mi from central Auckland, the Best Western Ellerslie International Hotel is a 4-star property offering spacious accommodations in a convenient location.

    It was spacious, clean and the staff very helpful.

  • Ellerslie Palms Motel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 892 reviews

    Located only a 20-minute drive from Auckland city center, the December 2016 fully refurbished Ellerslie Palms offers apartments with free WiFi and kitchen facilities, including a BBQ area.

    The rooms were clean & tidy & well appointed

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  • Avg. price/night: $107.73
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,813 reviews
    Location and lots of free parking , good restaurant and well set out room , would certainly recommend
    Ross
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $121.57
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,292 reviews
    Good hotel in front of a park full of roses with free parking. Beds are comfortable. Our room had been renovated recently and everything is looking new and modern. Bathroom is tiny but well equipped with a big shower. Breakfast was good and we tested the restaurant which was very good too.
    Amandine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $108.63
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 972 reviews
    Beautifully clean motel, could provide 2 bath towels per person
    S
    Sharleen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $107.73
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,159 reviews
    Its unique style, not a run of the mill hotel. Free parking on site.
    Raewyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $126.36
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 372 reviews
    Beautifully designed and decorated accomodation, nestled amongst native trees with free parking!
    Brooke
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $157.68
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 91 reviews
    We requested for a hair dryer and an extra blanket and happy to get them the following day. Apartment allows cooking and has all necessary utensils. Free parking.
    Kwok Fai Raymond
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $89.68
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 951 reviews
    Friendly staff, cheap room with free parking. Quiet in the evening. Nice cafe on site serving good coffee and good savoury scones in the morning.
    Nic
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $78.24
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,303 reviews
    Liked how the room was all set up , sky , bathroom was amazing the room just needs a sink in the kitchen area Motel was really close to food stores etc , Free parking didn't have to pay
    D
    Dakota
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $99.31
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,362 reviews
    recently refurbished and well maintained it was great to see a motel provide good coffee
    Jennifer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $101.11
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,567 reviews
    Funky decor and something a little unique. Loved the free parking, jelly beans and popcorn. Fun signage and art work around the motel. Great shower in the room. Common areas were just beautiful. Staff so friendly.
    Jo
    Family with young children

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