About Novotel Auckland Airport
Stay just steps from the international terminal at New Zealand’s busiest airport at the four-star Novotel Auckland Airport. Set in modern premises opposite the terminal, it boasts conference facilities and rooms with full-length soundproofed windows.
Bright, contemporary rooms all feature flat-screen cable television, paid Wi-Fi, blackout curtains, air-conditioning, safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibar and desk. Each room also includes an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Upgrade rooms and suites are available as are accessible rooms and family rooms.
Amenities and services include a business center, concierge, elevators, gym, dry cleaning, car hire and room service. Free Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and there is public parking available.
Enjoy 24-hour catering at The Square restaurant and bar serving Kiwi and fusion cuisine against a living wall backdrop. Breakfast options include buffet and continental.
Non-smoking Novotel Auckland Airport is about 30 minutes’ drive from downtown Auckland.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Super convenient for airport
Reviewers were overwhelmingly positive about the convenient location of this hotel. You can walk about 100 meters to reach check-in at the international terminal or take the bus for the short drive to the domestic terminal nearby. Naturally, this hotel's location made it highly popular with airport passengers many of whom described it as a perfect haven if you're traveling long haul or on a lay-over in Auckland.
positive:
Popular rooms
Guests were mostly impressed by the rooms, describing them as well-cleaned, modern and tastefully-decorated with modern bathrooms. Beds were reportedly cozy too. Some guests were also impressed by views of the sea and runways from their rooms.
positive:
Warm welcome and praise for dining
Nothing was reportedly too much trouble for personnel, according to most reviewers who praised their friendly and helpful manner. Families often felt they were well catered for with touches like a children's menu and play area. Diners generally liked the food and trendy ambience in the restaurant and bar decorated with a verdant living wall. Dishes were said to be well-cooked and prepared with local produce.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some noise issues
Effective soundproofing measures managed to exclude aircraft noise successfully, it was claimed, but noise from adjacent rooms and corridors was reportedly audible in some rooms which occasionally bothered light sleepers.
negative:
Charges for in-room Wi-Fi
Paying for in-room Wi-Fi was unpopular with guests who felt they were already paying enough for their rooms. Nevertheless, there was free Wi-Fi provided for guests in public areas.
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En suite bathroom design divided opinion
The frosted glass cage design of the en suite bathrooms wasn't to everyone's liking. Some reviewers felt it didn't offer as much privacy as a standard design bathroom. It also meant light poured into the bedrooms when the bathroom lights were switched on at night.