Hotel di Rosedale

We had a spa studio which was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and well equipped. The kitchenette had everything necessary and the room was a good size. The downside was the wifi - I was given a voucher which only allowed us to connect one device. The wifi kept disconnecting and the voucher expired very quickly - in fact I could not reconnect at 6am, having checked in at 5.00pm.

Located in Auckland (Albany), Albany Executive Motor Inn is within a 15-minute drive of Queen Street Shopping District and Auckland Ferry Terminal. This motel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from SkyCity Casino and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Sky Tower.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 45 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

I stayed for 1x night for a work trip and really enjoyed it. Or though i was only at the motel from about 8pm that night and checked out early the next morning i was super impressed. Im not sure why but i didnt expect much as we normally stay at the bigger hotel chains for work but i was super pleasantly suprised. The room was large and spacious, warm, cozy , nice big sofa to huddle up on and watch tv. I am gutted i couldnt take advantage of the spa bath as i ran out of time, but i would definately recommend Aristotles :)

Location The Quest is located in the north shore suburb of Albany. We only chose it because we have relatives living in Long Bay, whom we had come to visit. However, if you’re coming as a tourist to see the sights of Auckland, then this may not be the ideal place to be. To get to the city, for example, we would take an Uber to Devonport, and from there, it’s a short (approx. 20 mins) ferry ride into the city, but all up, for Uber and ferry fares it could cost between $NZ40-50 and take an hour and a half depending on traffic and the waiting time for the ferry. There might be a bus option but we didn’t investigate that. When it came time to leave Auckland, the cost of an Uber to the airport, leaving Quest at 1.30pm on a weekday, was $NZ85. The receptionist told us that despite the out of the way location, the Quest is popular with business travellers and that did make sense, because the Westfield shopping centre is nearby, and there’s a virtual satellite suburb surrounding the Westfield, with dozens of other businesses, shops, cafes and restaurants. The other reason, I guess people would stay here, is if, like us, they are visiting relatives who live in one of the outer north shore suburbs like Torbay, Long Bay, Browns Bay etc, but if I came here purely as a tourist, I would choose to be in the city. Despite its small size, the traffic in Auckland could be pretty horrendous at times, which just adds to your taxi or Uber costs. There isn’t much in the near vicinity of the hotel, apart from a few little shops and restaurants. But the aforementioned Westfield can be easily reached by Uber, or even on foot, although it isn’t a particularly pleasant walk, alongside the highway and it takes about 20-25 minutes. Most of the time, when visiting Westfield, we choose to Uber there and back, and that generally costs a modest $NZ8 or $9 each way. Apartment A comfy little lounge-room was the main feature of the apartment, with a wooden dining table with steel legs, four solid wooden chairs also with steel legs, a small desk and chair with a strong desk light and enough power points to charge all your appliances. There were two comfy lounge chairs in rather dark, sombre colours of olive green and brown, and far too many cushions for such a small space, so they continuously had to be rotated around to make room to sit. The smart TV had local channels as well as YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, pretty much everything you would need from a TV, including a fancy remote with a laser pointer. There was a little coffee table and the whole place was carpeted except for the bathroom and kitchenette, which was just as well, because despite it being mid summer, we found Auckland a cold place and on some days, temps got as low as 18 degrees, complete with wind and rain. Fortunately, the reverse cycle air con worked well, so we had it on heat at 27 degrees most of the time and that at least helped to keep the place warm. I don’t think that we ever used the cooling cycle.

The room met my expectations and more, was very clean and inviting, couldn't fault anything (except the dishwasher wasn't working, well I couldn't figure out how to get it going anyway) but that was no biggie. The staff were great and the location was perfect, so close to the motorway and easy to navigate around Albany. I think this was the first time I've had a room with a king bed that wasn't just 2 single beds pushed together, very happy for that! Bathroom was spotless and parking downstairs was easy. Will definitely be back!

We spent the christmas holiday with two other families in the penthouse (room 3.1). We were all extremely pleased with the facilities and services at this brand new hotel. The living room was spacious and bright, and all rooms were sparkling clean. The hotel staff were friendly and attentive. The refreshing and stunning view overlooking the mountain and creek was a massive gift to our trip. The kitchen was fully equipped and everything was brand new. There was a bar and several restaurants just around the corner, all within walking distance.The atrium garden on the ground floor was also a highlight you won't want to miss. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!

With a stay at this vacation home in Auckland (Birkdale), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District. This vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Princes Wharf.Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a separate sitting area.

Located in Auckland (Takapuna), City of Sails Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Queen Street Shopping District and Auckland Ferry Terminal. This upscale motel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Sky Tower and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Princes Wharf.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.

I was disappointed in my stay at this hotel. While it’s location is convenient to many things it’s nearly impossible to find parking nearby. There is a small amount of parking in the basement but not enough for even a small fraction of total guests. Finding street parking in this area is a nightmare especially while local schools are in session. Our room was small but otherwise okay. Sadly the shower in our bathroom was very difficult to use without flooding the entire place. Some glass partitions or better fitting shower curtains were definitively needed. Our stay was also disrupted by ongoing construction noise from an adjacent building site. Not the hotel’s fault but annoying nonetheless. This facility clearly has a marketing deal with nearby Goodside. Goodside was hyped as ”an exquisite collection of Auckland’s finest boutique food and beverage restaurants - one of Auckland’s more delectable dining destinations.” So based on the hotel’s recommendation we braved the rain and went to check it out. It was neither delectable or even open in most cases. The best thing on offer was a Subway franchise. Some of the restaurants may have been open during the day but the place was dead in the evening. We were literally the only potential customers in the place. I don’t expect Goodside will survive much longer and I certainly wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. I also think it’s bad form that Quest endorsed it so favorably.

With a stay at this apartment in Auckland (Castor Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Auckland Ferry Terminal and Sky Tower. This apartment is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Eden Park and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Queen Street Shopping District.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a separate sitting area.