Airport Gateway Hotel

Hotels
VR Hotels and Resorts
6.9 (7667 reviews)
206 Kirkbride Road , Auckland , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Affordable price
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No internet access in rooms
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
4.99
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including dirtiness in the rooms and unnecessary items left around.
Service
7.96
Staff were described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
The hotel is conveniently located near the airport and has a free shuttle service.
Room Quality
5.95
Rooms are described as clean but having issues like noise and outdated features.
Amenities
6.48
Amenities include airport shuttle and restaurant, but some guests mentioned the need for more attention.
Value for Money
7.44
Many guests felt the price was reasonable for the value received, especially for budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
6.99
Dining options were satisfactory, though some noted the dessert prices were high.
Overall Experience
6.86
Overall experience was mixed, with some positive aspects balanced by notable concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:32

Property Description

Convenient Location near Auckland Airport
Located just 5 minutes’ drive from Auckland Airport, Airport Gateway Hotel offers free on-site parking and 10 GB of complimentary WiFi per day for each guest.

Tranquil Gardens and Comfortable Rooms
Guests can enjoy leisurely strolls in the beautiful gardens and relax in heated rooms equipped with a refrigerator, tea/coffee facilities, work desk with Wi-Fi, and cable TV.

Proximity to Key Attractions
Only a 20-minute drive from Auckland Zoo and the city centre, and 25 minutes from Viaduct Harbour, Airport Gateway Hotel is the ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.
Book now to experience convenience and comfort at Airport Gateway Hotel Auckland!

Important information:

Only booked number of guests are allowed to stay with us. Please keep the hotel informed of your arrival time or changes. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. Transfers: Complimentary transfers are available to and from Domestic and International Airport to the hotel. Please let the hotel know in advance if you want to use this service. You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. The property requires an NZD 150 credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges or damages. This is a Refundable Bond during the stay. There is a 3.15% surcharge applicable on all online bookings made through Cards.

Please Note: Nonrefundable rate plans will continue to be charged the full accommodations cost within 24-hours of booking being made as per standard policy. No changes or modifications will be accepted on these rate plans. Cancelations or modifications on Flexible Rate plans must be received by 24 hours prior to check-in time in order to avoid any administration/service charges. Cancelations or modifications received after this time will incur an administration/service charge equivalent to one night’s accommodations cost per room booked.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: AKL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 20 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 7667 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.99
Service: 7.96
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 5.95
Amenities: 6.48
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 6.99
Overall Experience: 6.86
B
Bronnie solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Always a nice place to stay, friendly staff really clean and good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
C
Carmen couple nz
6
Good for an overnight stay before going to the airport but a bit noisy so didn’t get much sleep
Pros:

Location to the airport

Cons:

Noisy plumbing

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
J
Jos Pemberton solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

Location

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
S
Sharon solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

Big room with a double and a single bed. On-site parking for my car.

Cons:

The remote didn't work for the TV and it wasn't replaced during my 2 day stay.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
S
Solomon family_with_children nz
6
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
M
Mats couple se
7
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
S
Sarah family_with_children nz
5
Pros:

Proximity to airport was great. Airport Shuttle so convenient. Onsite restaurant, which is open late. Very grateful to eat and drink something when I arrived after 9pm. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Place is dated, restaurant is like stepping back in time. No wine glass, wine came in like something you would drink a coke in. Menu very dated styles of food. Shower was cols and tiles in shower need re grouting iron a very good clean not sure which.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple ca
4
Pros:

Proximity to car rental for return of rental vehicle and the airport. Hotel has a hotel shuttle to airport which is great.

Cons:

Cleanliness, noisy and shower was terrible. I reserved a king bed but it was 2 twin mattresses put together so although bed was comfortable, you had to deal with the ridge in middle. Hotel is old and not much for free breakfast.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple nz
4
Pros:

The location near the airport. The connection with the airport by bus.

Cons:

When we checked in we had a very unfriendly person at the desk. The next day there was a kinder person.
The safety was poor. The locks on the door, but also did they leave the outside doors open during night, so everyone could come in.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
J
Jean couple nz
4
Convenient. Cheap. Excellent access to shuttle.
Pros:

No breakfast. Dinner was superb

Cons:

Tired and dirty.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
D
Darryl solo_traveller nz
3
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
L
Lynda solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Premises are dated but clean and handy for the airport

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
solo_traveller nz
7
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
G
Gina solo_traveller nz
3
Pros:

Close to airport and free bus transfer. Kitchen was modern.

Cons:

I didn't like the poo/toilet paper that was all over the toilet brush. Other than the kitchen it was very out dated and dirty. I do not believe our sheets were clean and our pillowcases stunk. Would not stay again.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Luke couple nz
6
Had everything you’d expect. Kettle didn’t work but they replaced it promptly.
Pros:

Had everything you’d expect

Cons:

On a busy road/ dated decor
Kettle didn’t work but they replaced it

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
M
meagan couple nz
3
Mouldy and dirty. Thankful for the clean sheets.
Cons:

Everything! Especially cleanliness.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
S
Selina couple de
5
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple au
8
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
J
Jordan family_with_children au
6
Pros:

Convenient location and great transfers. Rooms were standard, as expected. Night staff were very welcoming.

Cons:

Morning staff for checkout weren't so friendly.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Parker solo_traveller nz
7
Basic, comfortable, well priced, convenient for a short transit stay.
Pros:

I had no expectations of the hotel. The room was large and the bed really comfortable. Bathroom large & well equipped, but there was no hair dryer.
The hotel was dated and tired, needing some maintenance - e.g. paint peeling on woodwork, skyline in bathroom old with mould around the edges.
The corners and edges of the bedroom carpet was grubby. It looked as if the vacuum was just flicked over the middle of the floor.

Cons:

A hair dryer in the room would have been good. Larger cups also.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee