Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific - What hotel near the airport in Auckland

I've got an overnight connection in Auckland so I'd like to get a decent hotel (on a business trip) however looking on Trip Advisor it seems every hotel near the airport has horrible reviews. The only one I can find that seems decent is the Hyatt however I'm a little worried it might be a bit for my 7:00 am international departure the next morning.

Am I missing something here?

Max

Not missing anything. Central city hotels are far nicer than the airport based ones, and generally comparable cost. There are plenty of good central hotels - no need to stick with Hyatt particularly, although there aren't too many US chain hotels in NZ.

At that time of day the cab ride to the airport is quick (only a few minutes longer than getting a shuttle from airport hotel by time factor in wait), or you could even take the airbus from Queen St if you have carry on only (nearest airbus stop is a couple of blocks down the hill from Hyatt).

Not missing anything. Central city hotels are far nicer than the airport based ones, and generally comparable cost. There are plenty of good central hotels - no need to stick with Hyatt particularly, although there aren't too many US chain hotels in NZ.

At that time of day the cab ride to the airport is quick (only a few minutes longer than getting a shuttle from airport hotel by time factor in wait), or you could even take the airbus from Queen St if you have carry on only (nearest airbus stop is a couple of blocks down the hill from Hyatt).

Thanks for the info!

I've got quite a bit of gear with me so walking any significant distance is to be avoided if possible. How much would a taxi cost me from say the Hyatt to the Airport? I am after all on a budget :)

Max

Last week my cab from AKL to The Langham Hotel (about 5 mins drive from the Hyatt) was $NZD74.40

.... I am after all on a budget :)If you are staying at the Hyatt is must be a LARGE budget :)

If you are staying at the Hyatt is must be a LARGE budget :)

90 USD isn't exactly a large budget if you ask me. In most place that will not take you very far....

As for the cab, 74 NZD$, ouch.... Thats a bit on the high side :(

Max

vecta was that in rush hour perchance?

Normally closer to $60, but I've had some well over $100 in bad traffic.

I have only ever taken a Taxi between AKL and downtown three time due to the expense.

First time at 2am it was $68 to Customs st Mecure, $71 to Hilton at 6:30pm and $76 from Hilton (10am).

I've got an overnight connection in Auckland so I'd like to get a decent hotel (on a business trip) however looking on Trip Advisor it seems every hotel near the airport has horrible reviews.

Max

really? I thought the Ventura Inn got decent reviews.

I have booked one night there before my return flight after a 2week trip next month.

I have no first hand experience, but the reviews seemed good.

Free shuttle to airport 24 hrs

Free b-fast starting at 3:30 am for early flights.

Decent price (I think we reserved at about $75 USD).

We just did another "Hotel Near AKL" thread. My reco is same as a week ago ... Ventura Inn.

vecta was that in rush hour perchance?

Normally closer to $60, but I've had some well over $100 in bad traffic.

Yep I arrived at the hotel around 5pm last Monday (10th) and the traffic was pretty normal for that time of day.