Gateway Hotel, Auckland

Very close to the airport with free pick up even after midnight. Room is decent for the price, no complains. Vending machines for soda was out of order, nothing to ease my thirst after midnight arrival. No convenience stores, nothing in walking distance. Recommend to buy something at the airport before you check in.

This hotel is good value for the money. It is not fancy, although it does have a pool and a hot tub (I was there in the winter and didn't use them). It is clean. The rooms are not "perky" - could use new, brighter paint. I wouldn't want to stay here to hang around all day as if I were at a resort - but as a place to sleep and shower and spend a night or two is just fine. There are 3 nice restaurants within walking distance. The Indian one is exceptional. The staff at the hotel is friendly (the men) and cool (the women). The hotel restauant is good. There are breakfast choices for a discount if you ask for them the night before - I was not told about them by the desk.