Hotel & Motel & Hostel in Auckland

“Auntie Briar’s is the best geoomer we have ever been to. Our dogs had very negative experiences with groomers. To the point where one was puking and wetting himself when we got to the groomer. Our other dog is very reactive and doesn’t cope well with other dogs. At auntie briar’s, it is a straight miracle. Our older dog loves being there to the point where he runs in to be with them. Our other reactive dog, he frolicks and plays with the other dogs after being groomed because they make such a calm and friendly environment. Our older dog never shakes in fear and even stayed with them while we were away. I think he wanted to live there permanently! Auntie briar’s has truly transformed our pups into confident little guys who absolutely strut their stuff after being groomed. Lots of love from Ollie and Teddy. They truly adore you all!”

“We are first-time home buyers. We had no idea about every step of the process whatsoever. Thanks to Du Val especially our Property Advisor Dennis Pesamino. He has been integral, transparent, honest, and kind throughout the process, and we really appreciate it! His expertise and understanding have made this a smooth transaction, even in the face of difficulties. We couldn't be happier with our new home, and we thank you for making it possible. The amount of effort and time he put into walking us through the process is incredible. From the first day of walking us through the “big picture.” From there on out, Dennis was always available to provide us with the information that we needed (or didn’t need, but needed for the sake of our sanity) – every decision that we made, small or big, mattered to him. Not only did we feel like we had all the information we needed to make those decisions, but we also felt like we were in good hands. Especially because, as a first-time buyer, we didn’t know all of the questions we should be asking (or do’s and don’ts, for example) and he would proactively provide this information, which made us feel like we were walking through this process with eyes wide open. Dennis went above and beyond (as I’m positive they do with all of their clients) and truly made us feel like we had a confidant/partner throughout. Overall, we would strongly recommend Du Val & Property Advisor Dennis to anyone looking to buy, especially if they are first-time homebuyers. We trust him and his attention to detail and level of time/dedication to clients is outstanding.—from lending to sourcing reputable inspection companies to closing (Quickly!). We cannot say enough about our experience with Dennis. They set the highest standards, and truly practice “service above self.” God bless.”

“Excellent value for money. The host was more than helpful. Sure, the rooms are dated, but super clean and tidy. Location was excellent, only a 5 minute walk to Newmarket shopping and the Auckland domain. Heaps of very good eateries nearby. Definitely worth a look.”

“Ha Lee was great to work with at Rentex. She provided us with plenty information about the property we agreed to let and we were grateful that she quickly arranged an entry date to suit our needs. Would recommend.”

“Friendly staff. The room was very nice, seemed recently renovated. Good location. It was handy having free parking.”

“Have stayed for 3 days when visiting Auckland. Easy to find and easy to get to anywhere in Auckland including the city centre. The owner provides great communication while providing valuable information about the area. The room was very tidy and clean with useful facilities such as a charging station for a mobile phone/watch beside the bed. The owner is always at the premises and provides prompt help if needed. I needed a little help to get some information about the area near the motel and the owner was kindly giving me lots of information with recommendations of the shops. I needed a corkscrew to drink wine late at night, so I contacted the owner, and he provided it without any sign of displeasure, even though it was late at night. Definitely recommend to stay this place when you need accommodation in Auckland :)”

“We checked in late, however, Sam the Manager presented the key to our room showing how to use it. He was very helpful to us in providing a lot of information. Next day, he upgraded our room to a very nice double bed serviced apartment 2E with a nearly new washing machine , dryer, dish washer and mini fridge. The sleep quality was great. The apartment is very clean with clean sheets and towels. There was no mould or insects anywhere. The Heat pump was great and noiseless. The Hotel is located close to everything in the CBD, especially, Sky Tower, Queen st, Auckland ferry terminal and Bus Terminal to go to the Airport. There is a carpark in the ground floor ($25 per night). The Housekeeping staff were amazing, changing sheets and towels every second day. We loved staying here for 2 nights and will stay again in the future.”

“For 135 a night, this place was very nice. Room was clean and spacious for what we needed, the beds were comfortable. We had a good rest before our early morning flight, only a short drive to the airport from here. Would definitely recommend.”

“Amazing place to stay, the price is what catches your eye, the cleanliness of the rooms and amazing service (not to mention the soft beds) is what will bring you back. Absolutely loved our stay. It’s also less than 10 minutes away from the zoo. Highly rate the Royal park Lodge! Thank you!!”

“Great motel, spacious rooms, and presentable. Very welcoming desk attendant”

“Outstanding stay. Perfect location - walking distance to city centre, University of Auckland, and car rentals. The staff are absolutely incredible and went above and beyond with everything. They handled my delayed airport luggage smoothly. They helped split my business/holiday charges across multiple credit cards and provided separate tax invoices without any hassle. They made modifying my third-party booking seamless. Spacious, comfortable room with everything needed for extended stays. Fantastic room service and cleaning. Great value for money with very affordable pricing. As a repeat customer, the combination of great location, comfort, and service keeps me coming back. Highly recommended - will definitely book again if ever in Auckland.”

“The location is excellent to access all of the cbd, and especially the ferry terminal which was all of a 5 minute walk. We arrived very early before check in but the receptionist sorted us out with a clean room straight away, which was an absolute god send after 2 days of travelling. The room was good, maybe a little tired but the air conditioning worked perfectly, the shower was good, the room was clean, and the balcony was great for drying off wet bits of clothing!”

“Loved the stay, very quiet, very clean room, really spacious unit for 5. Great kitchen, beds & bathroom Everything catered for our needs. Definitely our new go to place when in Auckland. Excellent price for what we got.”

“As a visitor arriving late in Auckland from overseas, the staff went out of their way to make my arrival smooth. Great location—close enough to restaurants if you don't mind the walk up Queen Street.”

“We stayed at this beautiful place while in Waiuku for a close family bereavement. We rang quite late the first night and it was not a problem at all to arrive in the dark, quite stressed and very tired. Our other accommodation prebooked for the following few days was disgusting so we rang Phyllis and Jim to see if we could return for 5 more nights. Nothing was an issue. They made us feel so welcome and comfortable at a very sad time. The grounds are beautiful and calming. The spa and sauna were a blessing. The breakfasts are yum. The birds, cows, chickens and bunny rabbits were entertaining. We would not stay anywhere else in Waiuku. Can’t thank them enough. Arohanui Lisa, Adrian and Brady”

“The Cool Bunny Sitters are amazing!! Our bunny Ollie was so well cared for. A wonderful, professional service! Love how very clean and organised it is! Thank you!”

“Love the Dog depot!!! So pleased to have found Annette and Grace who run the Dog Depot on Waiheke. My mini schnauzer Maggie and I are here for a couple of months and Annette was so accommodating to squeeze her in. They also pick up and drop off which is so handy! Maggie comes home so happy with a big grin on her face. Thank you so much Dog Depot! Can’t recommend you highly enough!”

“Wags n Woofs is so great, our dog Kodi absolutely loves his time at daycare with Chris and Morgan and they are clearly awesome with the dogs as he is always so excited to see Chris at pickup and doesn’t want to leave him when he gets dropped off! The door to door service is brilliant, and they are very reliable and punctual.”

“A tropical.paradose in the heart of east Auckland Absolutely amazing place, highly recommended.”

“A gentle and welcoming place, thank you for having me.”

“Excellent place, just as in the photos. Great owners. Perfect for a large group celebration.”

“I don't remember ever going to this place but apparently I did”

“The owners are friendly; the accommodation is clean and tidy; the view is absolutely wonderful.”

“Visited July 2025 When I searched online for farm stays in New Zealand, I only found extremely expensive options, and most stays were for about a week, so I was wondering if it would be difficult to find for a short trip. That's when I found this place. I contacted them by email and received a reply from Marie. The website didn't provide much information about the terms and prices, but it required a minimum stay of two days, and the accommodation options for this time were as follows: -- $500.00 Accommodation (2 days) $80.00 Dinners 2 days per person $20.00 Breakfasts 2 days per person $20.00 Lunch 2 days per person -- For a basic family of four, I'd estimate it would cost around $1,000 for two days. Prices will likely fluctuate with inflation, so you'll need to check. Other options include: $100.00 horse riding per person $100.00 Harness driving for family I think this might be helpful if you're interested. It's about 30-40 minutes from Auckland International Airport. Travelers should be aware that it's nearly impossible to access without a rental car. The entrance is a little hard to find, but you can access it from Walters Road on the north side. Look for this "189" sign. Marie rents out an entire section of her house for you to stay in. It can accommodate a maximum of nine families (assuming four or five children). When I visited, there were two dogs and three cats roaming freely inside and outside the house. I'm assuming that anyone reading this is interested in a farm stay and loves animals, but if you have dog or cat allergies, it can be quite difficult, so it's best to keep that in mind. The rooms are clean and very comfortable, and the surrounding area is quiet, surrounded by grasslands as far as the eye can see. They have nearly 20 horses, goats, and sheep, and you can even go horseback riding. The landlord, Marie, is very nosy (I mean that as a compliment) and takes care of you in many ways, so if you can speak to her in English, she'll tell you all about life in New Zealand. I also had the opportunity to learn horse riding from her daughter, Jillian. There were no other guests when I stayed there, so I was able to spend about two hours watching the horses being taken out of the stables, grooming their manes and bodies, putting them in saddles, and wiping them off after riding. It was a valuable experience that you can't get anywhere else. I've traveled all over the world a lot, but I've mostly stayed in hotels and never experienced such a comprehensive farm stay. This was a great experience, and it felt like I had a home in New Zealand lol. So, I'd really like to give it a ⭐️10! but I can't, so I'll give it ⭐️5! That said, there were a few things I think you should keep in mind, so I'll write them down here. ・There is a bathtub in the bathroom! However, since it's the same as the toilet and it's the only toilet in the accommodation area, you can't use it while someone else is taking a bath lol. Also, while it shouldn't be a problem in the summer, in the winter, when you wake up at night to use the toilet, the bathroom floor is tiled and quite cold, and there are no slippers. I think it's a good idea to bring some kind of disposable slippers with you. There is Wi-Fi, but it only gets out at a speed of 3MBp and often cuts out, so basically it's best not to rely on it (I wonder if this will improve in the future? Well, maybe Marie wants us to enjoy nature without the internet lol). There are no trash cans in the rooms. It might be a good idea to bring some kind of bag for that. You'll basically be spending time with dogs, cats, and horses, so you'll get covered in their fur. If it bothers you, it might be easier to keep a small dustpan (sticky carpet cleaner) with you to clean your clothes. Still, I'm still giving it 5 stars, so if you're interested, please contact Marie!”

“Wow! We would love to stay here again. Muriwai was stunning and Jeanette's accomodations were top notch. Everything was clean and the breakfast was incredible. What a gem of a stay. ”

“Exceptional house, great location and friendly hosts. Lovely breakfast too.”

“Maison Blanc Lodge is an experience not to be missed. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and thoughtful. The Chef Ron was so talented and delivered an incredible array of delectable meals for both breakfast and dinner. The location is tranquil and always changing. I saw the fattest woodpigeon I had ever seen, and they literally fly over your head. The view at night is gorgeous. Loved the swim spa. The decor is so interesting, and the bedding was very comfortable. The fire that was lit for us each night and was certainly romantic and added ambience to the whole experience. I can highly recommend staying at Maison Blanc Lodge. Thank you Neilio & Ron. It was just what we needed.”

“Top Shelf company, first class professional services, motivated, with an on going dedication to maintaining out standing relationships between landlords and tenants and comittment to protecting the interests of the investment of both all parties. Simply the best choice for all investors in the lease / rental market......and we have dealt with many.”

“Beautiful luxury apartments a 5 minute walk away from everything, buses, restaurants, the hospital.”