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Somewhere to stay for first two nights in Auckland

Old Jun 1st 2007, 9:16 pm
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Please any advice, on the budget side would be good, location over quality in terms of standards and somewhere with decent public transport links. IF they exist!
Any info mucho appreciated
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Old Jun 1st 2007, 9:52 pm
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Splash out. I know, not much help am I? We stayed at the Hyatt Regency in a Residence Suite, but if you can find a Holiday Inn king suite, they have washers and dryers in them - very nice!
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Old Jun 2nd 2007, 12:18 am
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Default Re: Somewhere to stay for first two nights in Auckland

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Please any advice, on the budget side would be good, location over quality in terms of standards and somewhere with decent public transport links. IF they exist!
Any info mucho appreciated
well which side of AKL are you looking to stay and do you need a backpacker place, cabin, motel, hotel or penthouse suite?
We went for the top10 holdiay park in Takapuna (Nth Shore) cheaper than many hotels for four of us with a separate bedroom and kitchenette but more expensive than some other parks.......Check out their website or look in the AA guides when you arrive!
Can give more specific advice if you provide more info,,,,,,
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Hey we did great - straight off the plane, just looked up the local hotels and rang. As it happens rang Sky city and got a sweet deal on a twin room for 2 nights. What was great was that it is where the Sky Tower is, has a Casino and is right in the centre with lots of transport. It was ace. Dont start me on the Fortuna buffet restaurant...........................a Santa made out of butter, 4 foot tall. It is high end in places because it is a great hotel, but bargains can be had!!!! Oh and people fling themselves off the top of the tower on a string, always good value entertainment, and there is a revolving restaurant if you feel well off!
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Have a look here - www.wotif.com
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www.skycity.co.nz

Always a deal to be done & definitely the best view of Auckland IMO

make sure you email to book the Fortuna Restaurant. Kids are charged according to their age, which is a fab idea
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Default Re: Somewhere to stay for first two nights in Auckland

Originally Posted by Cava Fizz
Please any advice, on the budget side would be good, location over quality in terms of standards and somewhere with decent public transport links. IF they exist!
Any info mucho appreciated
ok i am looking for a good location to explore the whole city, preferabbly near the centre where the attractions are etc...

And I want it cheap. Very Cheap.

but preferabbly have our own private room.

Have found this place thanks batsy. http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hote...3&viewType=all

Will book that if no one can suggest any better.

Thank yo.
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Default Re: Somewhere to stay for first two nights in Auckland

Originally Posted by Cava Fizz
ok i am looking for a good location to explore the whole city, preferabbly near the centre where the attractions are etc...

And I want it cheap. Very Cheap.

but preferabbly have our own private room.

Have found this place thanks batsy. http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hote...3&viewType=all

Will book that if no one can suggest any better.

Thank yo.
I would go with that one if I were you. I dont think you will get much cheaper than that, that is pretty cheap. I dont know what its like though as have never heard of it before but its right bang in the middle of the city and from the city you should be able to get to most places you might want to go to.

Have a good time while your over.
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Default Re: Somewhere to stay for first two nights in Auckland

Originally Posted by Cava Fizz
Please any advice, on the budget side would be good, location over quality in terms of standards and somewhere with decent public transport links. IF they exist!
Any info mucho appreciated
Hi there

We stayed at The Takapuna Motor Lodge. The people who own it are expats and they were very friendly and helpful. There is a great bus serice from there to Devonport and from there you can get the ferry across to the CBD. Takapuna is a lovely place on the North Shore and we spent our first 5 months in a rental house on the beach there.

Hope this helps
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Formula 1 are part of the Accor group of French-owned hotels/motels and they are Basic! We have stayed in them in France and they are OK if you dont mind their locations - usually in industrial parks/low rental areas and if you can live with the slightly "wacky" design - eg the beds for three of us involved a bunk over a double!
Not sure where that is but there is some "adult" nightlife not far from Queens St and some parts of the CBD are not great at night! Though I can't vouch for that particular location - as usual you get what you pay for (generally).
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