Airport Gateway Hotel

Hotels
VR Hotels and Resorts
6.9 (7991 reviews)
206 Kirkbride Road , Auckland , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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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Rooms are described as clean but having issues like noise and outdated features.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 7991 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
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jason solo_traveller nz
6
Pros:

Handy to the airport after a flight , pretty much sums it up

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Maureen family_with_children nz
5
Disappointing
Pros:

The bed was comfy

Cons:

There was a lot of noise with cars people were loud in the other rooms to the point I couldn’t even get to sleep. People were knocking on our door. This was frustrating as I had a flight to catch the following morning. The food was nice but the portions sizes were small for what we paid. We could constantly smell Cigarettes and Marijuana from the people in the neighbouring rooms.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Abu bakr solo_traveller pk
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Shona solo_traveller nz
5
Pros:

Location, shuttle

Cons:

The outside of shower door at the skirting hadnt been cleaned for sometime

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Xyza Pyr family_with_children nz
5
Fair. Reasonable amount for money. Good location.
Pros:

I like how it was located close to the airport with free bus transfers.

Cons:

My sister and I stayed in room 101 for 2 nights. The first night she noticed insect bites at her lower back. The 2nd night it was my turn. I did not notice in an instant til I went home and felt itchy at my lower back and the back of my neck. Then i can feel red bumps and continued to itch after 2 days.
How long were the bed sheets last changed? 🤨

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller au
2
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Owen solo_traveller nz
4
I assumed everything would work when I needed to use it.
Cons:

no hot water. shower was unserviceable after the hot water was repaired. Unable to take a shower at night before bed.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Breezy solo_traveller nz
6
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Tish couple nz
4
Not recommended but ok for a very early start to the sirport
Pros:

Sheets clean, bed ok

Cons:

Walls paper thin. Very noisy.
Very very budget

Rubbish in lobby area /reception from when we checked in was still there the next day
Wouldn't come againets clean. Bed Ok

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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D and P T solo_traveller nz
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Luisa family_with_children nz
4
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
D
Denise extended_group nz
6
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Annie solo_traveller fj
10
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Cheryl family_with_children nz
3
This is not a property I would personally consider staying at again.
Pros:

The one thing this property has in the positive is the location being close to the airport with the yellow bus pickup, however being on a busy main road is not conducive to a good night's sleep, unless you are one of those people who is not easily bothered by noise.

Cons:

The photos and information about the property are outdated as is the property itself. The staff are not overly friendly in the reception area or restaurant. If you arrive after 9 o'clock in the evening, you will not be able to get any food at the restaurant as it appears it closes earlier than indicated and there is no room service available after this time.

The hotel itself is tired and outdated with many of the furnishings being unkept (i.e. wobbly table legs with the varnish pilling on the top of the table, the curtains are marked with stains with the net curtains underneath being well short of the main curtains. One window in the room did not appear to latch properly.

Although on the face of it, the room appeared clean, on closer inspection the carpets are not very clean around the edges of the room. The double bed is simply two singles pushed together so this is not very comfortable if you prefer to sleep in the middle area of the bed. Although towels were provided, there was no bath mat, or face cloth, so perhaps you have to ask for them? There is also no cold water supplied in the fridge. You can purchase bottled water at the receipt area, however if you ask for a pitcher of cold water from the restaurant, they will provide it, however this should be provided as a matter of course.

The building appears to have leaks as there was a bucket catching water in the middle of the hallway and it was obvious from signs on the ceiling that this has been occurring over a long period of time, rather than just having occurred. It is clear little money is spent on the upkeep of the property inside or outside. Although cheaper than other options available, you get what you pay for, which may be suitable for some people.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller nz
5
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfy bed, easy location for where I was working the next day.

Cons:

The water in shower took forever to get hot and the water just seemed to pour out hard which went everywhere when it hit the bottom of shower. There was no hand towel or face cloth. Dinner was ok but took a long time considering I was the only one in restaurant. I would have ordered something else if I'd known it would taken so long for the burger.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller nz
7
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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TAURERE solo_traveller pf
8
Pros:

Un personnel au petit soin ,gentille et aimable .
Tout étais tres bien ,seul B mole pour moi ,c'est la cabine de douche.
Sinon dans l'ensemble pour le prix que nous avons prix je dirais parfait.

Cons:

Cabine de la douche trop petit pour moi ,je ne sais pas s'il y a des chambres avec cabine de douche pour personne a mobilité réduite .s'il ya prochain séjour je prendrais une chambre avec .

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Darren couple au
7
Ok
Cons:

Leaking toilet water constantly making up

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Alan couple nz
8
Pros:

Proximity to airport and shuttle bus

Cons:

Restorant could be improved.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Jean extended_group nz
3
Cleanliness needed
Pros:

Access to shuttle bus

Cons:

Dirtiness

2026-06-06 via Nuitee