Must-see hotels in Auckland Region

  • Sunset Waterfront Lodge

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Gaze across the lawn to the sea from the attractive studio units, or fight over who’s going to get the pointy room in the two-bedroom A-frame villas…

  • Brown Kiwi

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    This low-key hostel is tucked away in a busy-by-day commercial strip, a stone’s throw from Ponsonby's shopping and grazing opportunities. The garden…

  • Shoal Bay Lodge

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Hidden among the trees, this three-bedroom house offers sea views, birdsong and solar power. Arm yourself with a glass of wine and stake a place on the…

  • Devonport Motel

    Auckland

    This minimotel has two units in the tidy back garden. They’re modern, clean, self-contained and in a quiet location close to Devonport's attractions.

  • Poukaraka Flats Campsite

    Waiheke Island

    In Whakanewha Regional Park, this pretty but basic waterfront camping ground has toilets, outdoor cold showers, gas barbecues and drinking water.

  • Quality Hotel Parnell

    Parnell & Newmarket

    More than 100 motel rooms and units are available in this renovated complex. The newer north wing has great harbour views.

  • Devonport Sea Cottage

    Auckland

    Head up the garden path to your own cute and cosy self-contained cottage. Weekly rates are available.

  • Island Accommodation

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Offers a booking service, which is handy for finding self-contained houses for longer stays.

  • DOC Bunkhouse

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    A house operated by DOC, with a full kitchen and proper bathrooms. Bring your own bedding.

  • DOC Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…

  • DOC Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…

  • Parnell Inn

    Parnell & Newmarket

    You’ll get a chipper welcome from the friendly folks at this well-located motel. Rooms 3 and 4 have great harbour views and some rooms have kitchenettes;…

  • Lantana Lodge

    Parnell & Newmarket

    There are only eight rooms available in this cosy villa on a quiet street. It’s not flash, but it’s clean enough to be homey. New carpets and a water…

  • Mt Heale Hut

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This DOC hut in the Great Barrier Forest has 20 bunk beds, cold running water, chemical toilets and a kitchen and dining area with a gas cooker. Bring…

  • Kaiaraara Hut

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This DOC hut in the Great Barrier Forest has bunk beds, cold running water, chemical toilets and a kitchen/dining area. Bring your own sleeping bag and…

  • Medlands Beach Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This beachside campsite offers simple facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Open fires are prohibited so…

  • Akapoua Bay Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food-preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…

  • Harataonga Bay Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Offering basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Open fires are prohibited so you'll need to bring…

  • The Green Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Offering basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Open fires are prohibited so you'll need to bring…

  • Whangapoua Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    This campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Pack your own gas cooking stove as open…

  • Awana Bay Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Offering basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. Bring your own gas cooking stove as open fires are…

  • Kiwi International Hotel

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Rooms are compact, old-fashioned and low on frills, but they're clean and well kept, and the location bordering Queen St and Karangahape Rd is very…

  • DOC Campsite

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    The DOC campsite requires bookings and provides toilets, cold showers and water. There's also a cottage that sleeps five ($60); bring your own linen and…

  • Piha Surf Accommodation

    Auckland Region

    Each basic but charmingly tatty caravan has its own linen, TV, fridge, cooker and long-drop toilet, and they share a very simple shower.

  • City Garden Lodge

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Occupying a character-filled, two-storey house, this backpackers has a lovely garden and rooms with high ceilings.