City Lodge Accommodation

This is an excellent 'little' hostel in a leafy street in Central Auckland. I have used this hotel on numerous occasions. I had a single room with a single bed. The rooms are basic however have their own bathroom, tea and coffee facilities and TV. There is a convenient bed lamp above the headboard and air conditioning in the room, also. There is extra bedding provided if you feel cool through the night. However, I have never had to use it summer or winter. It's a short few minutes to the city and you have the choice of a street walk or through Myers Park. This is an old park and extends from K'Rd where there are cafe's and clubs, probably the more 'interesting' part of Auckland, through to Queen Street and down to the harbour. Probably a 20/30minute walk all up. There is a convenient store directly across the Road from the Hotel, too. There are cooking facilities on the lower floor leading out to the car park and the Park. Washing facilities are also available.

I had a friend arriving from the UK and although he was staying with a tour at a major Hotel close by I invited him up to my room for a cuppa. Within a couple of minutes there was a knock at the door and he had to leave. A little embarrassing and we are both middle aged. So I was made aware that it is most suitable for the younger traveller. However, a small hiccup.

Our room was quite clean including the carpet. Bedding also clean sheets etc. Good water pressure in the shower.

As regular guests we were surprised that now we need to pay a refundable room bond. Staff do not read guest requests, eg. to reserve on property parking which is very limited.Staff should confirm to guest ASAP to avoid conflict. Parking fee is $25 night uncovered. Our room was very small. There is nowhere to rest a suitcase to unpack.No chairs just one stool. Coffee and Tea available, however IMPOSSIBLE to rip open the strong bags without scissors which we did not have.

The location was excellent and quiet. Walking to the center of town only takes about 10 minutes and you get to see so much of the The staff was very helpful and competent. I really appreciated the efforts to be ecological. When traveling, having access to a washer and dryer is worth its weight in gold. I would gladly come back. For those traveling on a budget, being able to use the kitchen is a great way to save money and have contact with more of the younger backpacking set. Keep up the good work.

Nothing really to complain, the internet was a little slow for doing business but otherwise okay.

Nice and quiet while I was there. It was really great having a fridge in my room to keep my food. Mind you my fridge froze everything in it but that was okay too!

Needs to be a better attentiveness to keeping the kitchen facilities clean. I think some regular checkups by staff and tidy up if necessary would be advisable. There is also nowhere to wash your hands up in the kitchen. Sure you can use a kitchen sink and washing up liquid, not a problem… but there are no paper towels in order to dry your hands. This leads people to using the tea towels making them potentially vastly, vastly germy and unhygienic…

Accommodation was quite ok, nothing special. I appreciate the helpfulness of the staff - they were very kind. The room was quite small, but contained everything I needed - fridge, TV, comfortable bed, bathroom. I was satisfied and will come back! :)

In the room, there are so many electrical sockets. :D However, when I wanted to turn on the lights in the bathroom, I did not find any switch for it (I think it was the switch near the bathroom door, obviously, but when I switched it on, only the bathroom fan turned on. Probably the bulb in the bathroom light was out of order)...

Second year in a row that I have stayed here over NYE period as it is a relatively cheap accommodation near K-Road and near where I want to be on NYE. I choose a room with an ensuite but there are various to fit your budget. Rooms are small but clean. There is often street noise but I will stay here again in future because the price trumps that issue for me personally

this time my room was. a bit run down, but still very clean and comfortable

Location

Hot water was in and out with temperature and the parking was hard to find

City Lodge is a great location, close to the bus terminal and to the ferry port. The room was clean and comfortable and I felt having a fridge and kettle in there was very handy. Great value for money to get an en-suite room for that price in Auckland. Check-in was easy and staff were always friendly.

If you want crockery to use in the kitchen you have to hire it ($10). There was cupboard in the kitchen crawling with ants, I think the kitchen could have used a deep clean throughout.

I liked the atmosfphere And peace all around. For my last night in Auckland,.. we came with my friend by car, I tried to ring the reception, but there was noone anymore ...After a while I just left And we slept in the car near the Airport...I was in time for check -in...After while I fly to Honkong, people ať the airport told me, that heavy rains And flooded Auckland...So I am glad I was in time I didn t sleep in your hotel, meanwhile I paid fór my room in advance on the place. Thank you And have a nice week Greetings from Prague,Czechia

Nothing, everything was just fine.

everything was to my satisfaction except the tv remote didnt work and also the heater was a bit hit and miss but other than those aspects everything else was exceptional and will definitley be back to stay for sure! everything was so smooth especially check in and check out. also nice clean towels and warm extra blanket

no available car parking. having a car in a city like Auckland is rather expensive which is quite off putting but as i know this is out of your control. other than that nothing else was unliked