Holiday Inn AUCKLAND AIRPORT by IHG

Exit from Door 8 of the Auckland International Terminal and walk to Bus Stop D to catch the Yellow Bus to the hotel. It runs every 25 minutes, and the ride takes about 20 minutes each way. There is a self-service kiosk next to Stop D where you can buy one-way or return tickets. Once printed, take a photo of the QR code to save it, as you'll need to scan it when boarding. The fare is NZD 8 one-way; if you are traveling in a group of two or more, an Uber might be more cost-effective. You can dine on-site, and there is a small garden in the courtyard, though I didn't explore it. Breakfast includes a traditional English breakfast, bread, salad, oatmeal, and fruit—pretty standard and expected for a hotel in this category. A few things to note: 1. There is no elevator, so you'll have to carry large suitcases up the stairs (see photo for the length of the staircase). 2. No toothbrushes, toothpaste, or slippers are provided in the room, which is typical for hotels in New Zealand, so just bring your own. Overall, it's a solid choice for a layover or for catching an early flight.

It's quite an old and dated hotel, but the upside is that it's close to the airport and connected by the Yellow Bus (extra charge applies). As a layover hotel, it offers pretty good value for money. The cleanliness was average (worse than Chinese mid-tier chains like Atour or Ji Hotel); even though it’s budget-friendly, I’d still suggest they improve on this. Lastly, the soundproofing—the door might as well be an ornament, as it blocks no noise whatsoever, and you can clearly hear everything going on in the hallway. I'd definitely recommend bringing your own earplugs.

Holiday Inn AUCKLAND AIRPORT by IHG is a well-balanced 4-star hotel in the Auckland Airport area, offering good value for money. Both the facilities and services are of high quality. The breakfast spread is ample and nutritious. There's a shuttle bus service from the airport to the hotel, costing $8.5 per ride. Guests can use the self-service laundry room for $4 per wash, and laundry powder is provided free of charge.

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport, very close to the airport, seems to be only about a ten-minute drive away. It's very suitable for layovers or catching early flights, with convenient transportation. The hotel price is affordable and good value, though the facilities are a bit old. The service is warm and attentive! Highly recommended!

The room facilities were a bit old, but everything worked well. I couldn't find any accessible rooms on Trip.com, so I emailed the hotel and they arranged a room for me on the first floor near the reception.

This hotel is very close to Auckland Airport, and I found my stay here to be very comfortable. The biggest convenience of staying here is how easy it is to catch a flight, which gave me great peace of mind. You generally won't encounter major issues when staying at an IHG property.

This hotel near the airport is very convenient for connecting to early morning domestic flights the day after flying into Auckland. I saw comments saying you can take the yellow bus, but if there are two or more people, ride-sharing services like Didi or Uber are actually cheaper – we chose Uber. Although our room was quite far away, it was very spacious, and the hotel facilities were excellent. There's a paid laundry room with washers and dryers. To my surprise, the fitness facilities were incredibly comprehensive, almost like a standard gym – too bad we arrived too late to use them. Also, if you need drinking water, you have to get it yourself from the hotel's restaurant, and it's free! Breakfast was average, but better than nothing! If I come back, I'd still choose this hotel for a layover.

This hotel was really just average, nothing special. It felt a bit old. The room size was pretty good, though. It has an outdoor swimming pool, but the food at the buffet restaurant was also very ordinary.