Hotel Auckland St Heliers

The reviews were bad so I was prepared for it, but it was cleaned properly. The kitchen was small so it was hard to cook. The shower was cold. But it was cheap and the location was good.

Very conveniently located in CBD-- e.g., just a very short walk to Sky Tower, a 15 min. walk to the wharf (such as to the ferry building for getting to Waiheke Island) or up to K-Street. The included breakfast had ample choices for myself, a vegan. The kitchenette was also functional. The gym is small but has enough in there to have a good fitness routine. Onsite parking in basement was also a plus, though a bit on the pricy side (NZ$20 per 24 hours). I would stay here again on any return trip to Auckland, NZ.

I am travelling with family with kids and elderly. The grand is probably the best central location that you can find in Auckland if you are taking public transport. The pickup and dropoff for Skybus to Auckland airport is a 5 min walk away. The surrounding has plenty of restaurants including japanese & Chinese food. Facilities wise it has a gym and a heated swimming pool which the kids enjoy. Room is clean & spacious. Hotel price wise is on a high but weighing all the plus points, I will book it again for all the reasons above.

Excellent choice if you are traveling with kids.  The room was very clean and well equipped.  The kids loved their own separate sleeping area which had a single bed and a bunk bed that is capable of housing up to 4 kids.  Room price included a complimentary visit to the top of the sky tower.

The room is clean, with a little sea view. Bright enough. Near the Sky Tower. Convenient. Reception is good. Just a section of sound insulation. The most authentic shower head is super powerful.

The location of Barclay Suites is great, although the area is currently under road work construction out front. The reception staff were very friendly and accommodating to any of our queries and needs. The two bedroom, two bathroom suite was very convenient to have on our travels. It is a great offering not many of the other hotels have. The cleanliness was not up to par, however, as there was multiple stained furniture pieces, pillow cases along with debris, dirt, and dust present throughout the unit. Unit could use a very good thorough cleaning to bring it up to standard. Further, the two in one washer dryer is not very good. Made our whites grey, and did not dry properly. The cycles are hours, some 4 hours plus long, so it’s not really efficient or useable at all.

Wonderful stay. Very nice room with comfortable beds and a large glass desk. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Location is great. 10-15 minute walk to the port, 5 minute walk to Sky Tower. Lots of restaurants and shops within a one minute to 5 minute walk from hotel

Budget is a key word for this hotel. More a hostel with private rooms than a hotel. Good for 1 night but I wouldn't recommend for a longer stay. I stayed in double studio. There's no furniture in the room except bed, tv stand and one stool so you end up doing everything on bed. No bedside table, night lamp etc, only ceiling light (switch is located far away from bed). Can't fully unpack as there is no wardrobe. There's small cupboard with rail and 3 hangers but it's so high, it's impossible to reach those hangers. The double studio has a small kitchenette with hot plates and sink. Cooking is not expected as no pots or utensils are available (removing the kitchenette and adding wardrobe or desk would likely be more beneficial to customers). On the plus side, fridge, kettle, tea, coffee, microwave and iron is available in the room. Location is very convenient, very close by or in short walking distance to main attractions. Noise from outside can be disturbing late into the night, especially during the weekends. Easy to get to/from the airport with SkyCity bus which is just couple blocks away.

We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment, it was very spacious and clean. Full kitchen with washer & dryer. The Front office staff was very helpful and friendly. Great service! Location is excellent, right in the center of Queens St. Next to the hotel is a Hong kong restaurant (BBQ king) , the food is excellent!