Where to Stay in Auckland CBD with Family: The Quadrant Hotel & Suites

I spent a lot of time worrying about where to stay on our family trip to Auckland, and I was really happy with The Quadrant Hotel & Suites, so I wanted to share it. It is right in the CBD and works very well for a family.

The address is 10 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland CBD, right next to Queen Street and Albert Park, so the location is great. The University of Auckland is only about a minute away on foot.

💵 Price

We paid about NZ$125 per night. Considering the size of the room and what was included, I thought it was very good value. Prices change with the season and the booking date, so please treat this as a rough guide.

The review score listed for the hotel was only 3.4. Even so, when I weigh up the price, the location and the space, I think it is a good choice.

👍 What I liked

1. Location

It is about 5 minutes on foot to the heart of the CBD and about 10 minutes to the waterfront. Queen Street is close, and the Sky Tower is roughly 10 minutes away, so planning sightseeing routes was really easy. Albert Park is right outside, which made morning walks very pleasant.

2. Lots of space

It was the roomiest place we have stayed. Even when a room has two beds, one of them is often a sofa bed or sits in the living room. Here there were two separate bedrooms (one with a small wardrobe), and the living room had a sofa, a TV and a table for meals.

The kitchen was small, but it had what we needed: a microwave, bowls, glasses, cutlery and a kettle. I think there was a washing machine too, though I can't remember for sure. There is also a small balcony if you want to step outside. From what I found, our room was the Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment type, and it suits a family well.

3. Great price

With this much space and this location, I expected to pay a lot more. At NZ$125 a night it felt very reasonable, especially for families. I did not find it easy to get a two-bedroom stay in the Auckland CBD at this price.

4. Bar and restaurant in the hotel

There is a bar and a restaurant inside the hotel, and breakfast is available too. On days when we did not feel like going out, it was handy to eat in the hotel.

5. Not far from the airport

Auckland Airport is about 25 to 30 minutes away by car, so getting to and from the airport was no trouble.

👎 What could be better

1. The building is a little old

The carpet and the sofa looked a bit worn. However, everything was clean. When we arrived the lamps were on and the bedding was fresh, so it was comfortable to stay in.

2. Reception was not especially friendly

The staff were not very warm, but it was not important to us, so it did not bother me much.

🗺️ What is nearby on foot

💬 Final thoughts

The age of the building may make you hesitate, but with the spacious rooms, the great location and a price of around NZ$125 a night, I think it is a solid choice for families. If you are still deciding where to stay near the Auckland CBD, it is worth a look.