ibis budget Auckland Central

Good to be in the Central of town everything you want is walking distance, the train station is just down the road. Parking was close and felt secure. The staff was as helpful as possible. Simple hotel with the bare essentials which worked when you're always out and about. It was close to clubs so we was able to make sure our older kids were safe trying the town life out,rooms were quite Nice and Warm feeling on entry, 24-hour receptionist, and the price was great for 2 nights so considering the price our visit was pretty dan good

Stove, microwave, mini fridge available in room. Very functional, providing flexibility to eat out or eat in. Roller blinds kept the light out effectively. Lift is fast up to the floors. Using a key card to activate the lift provides added security. Location is super.

Location is ideal: in the middle of the city with public transport options very close by. Parking garage was easy to find and had plenty of spaces. Staff was helpful and friendly. Room was clean and bed was cosy.

I read several comments on the website, some of which were quite negative. About inconveniences such as that the room was cramped. So let me balance that a bit with the wonderful experience I had. I had taken the airport shuttle, and when I entered the reception area and when I wanted to retrieve my passport I discovered that I had lost it on the way from the airport. The concierge apparently noticed my panic. When I told him that I was from the Netherlands, he said “No worries, we have a Dutch embassy in Auckland.” Probably seeing my cold sweats break out, he said “take a deep breath”. Then he helped me reconstruct what might have happened. I had put my backpack in back of the shuttle (which is rare because I always keep my backpack with me, which over the years has become part of my anatomy). He first called the shuttle company to see if they had found my passport. To no avail. Then in silence he made a several phone calls. Eventually he told me that the passport had been delivered at the nearest police station. I wanted to call a cab, but he advised to take an Uber instead. This was my first Uber ride, so he helped me install the app and order transportation. At the police station I was let in right away, apparently having recognized me from the picture in my passport. The woman at the desk connected me to her own wifi since having just entered the country I did not yet have GPS. So kudos to everyone who helped me with my stay in Auckland. But above all, let me reiterate the exemplary help from the receptionist at the Ibis hotel, who presented himself as Brian. A minor point compared to this. I had reserved a breakfast. For this I received a voucher for a really nice breakfast cafe, a few minutes walk from the hotel. The breakfast was splendid and good value for money.

Rooms were very plain and simple, but also very clean. Perfect for an overnighter when all you want to do if have somewhere to sleep and get ready for your next day out. Comfy bed.