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Parnell City Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers appreciate this well-situated motel near Auckland's top attractions, with practical laundry facilities that make extended stays more manageable

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Parnell City Lodge is conveniently close to Auckland Ferry Terminal and the University of Auckland. Guests enjoy practical laundry facilities, reliable in-room WiFi, and hassle-free parking. The motel consistently earns praise from previous visitors for its strategic location.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Studio (Twin Studio Room)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Double Studio Room)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Edwardian Apartment)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Twin)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Parnell, a neighbourhood in Auckland, is home to Parnell City Lodge. Princes Wharf and Westfield Newmarket are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Eden and Onehunga Bay Reserve. Check out an event or a game at Spark Arena, and consider making time for Auckland Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Auckland travel guide
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400 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052

What's nearby

  • Auckland Domain
    Auckland Domain
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Auckland War Memorial Museum showing heritage architecture
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Building of the university of Auckland
    University of Auckland
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Parnell Rose Gardens
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Spark Arena
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Newmarket Station
    16 min walk
  • The Strand Station
    16 min walk
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chocolate Boutique
    3 min walk
  • Atrium Cafe
    11 min walk
  • Rumi
    4 min walk
  • Biskit
    6 min walk
  • Gerome
    4 min walk

About this property

Parnell City Lodge

Motel near University of Auckland
Close to Spark Arena, Parnell City Lodge provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Parnell City Lodge have amenities, such as WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 5 per night (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Parnell City Lodge
Parnell City Lodge Auckland, New Zealand
Parnell City Hotel Auckland Central
Parnell City Lodge Motel
Parnell City Lodge Auckland
Parnell City Lodge Motel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is Parnell City Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Parnell City Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Parnell City Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Parnell City Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Parnell City Lodge located?

Located in Parnell, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Holy Trinity Cathedral, University of Auckland and Spark Arena. Sky Tower is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. The Strand Station is 16 minutes by foot and Auckland Newmarket Station is 16 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Parnell City Lodge Reviews

5.2

5.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

5.4

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Islandboy, South Pacific

Liked: Staff & service

Awesome location!

It is an old building which creaks and can hear people walking upstairs. Hopefully wasn't ghosts haha. Not flash but definitely adequate short term accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parnell City Lodge.

We arrived a little early to fill in the paperwork and informed the owner we could come back later to check into the room. Firstly we were met with cold rudeness. The parking lot looked untidy and unkempt. The foyer of this lodge was untidy -floors not swept, dust on the desk and papers strewn all over the foyer desk. The landlord was scruffy, untidy, impatient and terribly dismissive . Walking to the room seemed like I was living a nightmare the corridor to the room had stained untidy looking carpets. The room although had the once over cleaning, had a distinctive stale stench. The carpet looked old, worn out and stained. When my friend who drove me to this lodge, and I commented on the smell the owner aggressively stated that the room was clean, handed me the key and stormed out, leaving us standing there in utter bewilderment. In all it was a nightmare so I left and booked into another hotel. Maybe I was unfortunate. I TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY to THANK EXPEDIA and their excellent staff who handled my complaints promptly , displaying empathy, patience, courtesy and professionalism. Nothing for the Expedia team was a bother. They called back later to check I was okay when I had booked into the other hotel. They also dealt with my complaints in a manner that reassured me immediately especially as I was in another country and felt vulnerable after my ordeal. I would definitely recommend booking through Expedia as they care about you. THANK YOU Expedia for all your help.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Manager, NZ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Filthy, dated, but great location

Everything appeared totally unprofessional on this site. First impressions set the standard of the room. Reception area untidy and vacuum cleaners sitting there (clearly this is their storage area as they don't appear to have been used int he room I had)The room was filthy - bed linen gross, dirt, dust and grime everywhere, cutlery unclean, dirt and dust around electrical cords and power points, mold and mildew on curtains. Didn't use the shower as there was still old soap left on the shelf so nervous to think of what else was in the soap trap. Tiny fridge with old microwave balancing on top of it and dirty old toaster balancing on top of that. Old furniture cramped into the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Grumpy staff. Some minor maintenance would make a big difference to this place. It has great potential but needs some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

piggy, wellington new zealand

Disliked: Staff & service

Easter in Auckland

A really great location. It's just a pity our first impression of our reception greeting and subsequent request for additional towels wasn't great and this set the scene for the remainder of our stay here. Originally booked for 3x nights but stayed 2x. The room was adequate, the bathroom tight, not enough cutlery or plates etc for 4x people, the TV was good. Looks like they are making some renovations? which could make things better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Hugely Disappoi, Not staying here agsin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Even my kids noticed it was filthy

receptionist doesn't regularly check his emails and had already given our room away.. So he put us in a different room. He called the cleaner who was finishing her clean of this room so it was now ready. She was finishing up as we walked in but had no vacuum, mop nor any clean linen. the place hadn't been vacuumed, in the lounge was a pull down double bed which was already down and she hadn't cleaned all the bits and pieces from under it, more rubbish under couch cushions a small red carpet mat at the end of the bed had so much dirt under it I don't think it's ever been cleaned! Behind the TV cabinet along the window was a mass trail of dirt, dust and dead bugs also left there for us.. She spot cleaned the lino badly with a cloth instead of a mop and there was the previous guests hair in the shower! Four of us staying in this room and we were given one small bar of soap and one tiny shampoo barely big enough for one. The handle for the shower door had been snapped off at some stage and not repaired making it nearly impossible to even open the door - the bathroom door itself was missing its rollers meaning my kids couldn't even shut the door - when I helped them we found the door was too small for the door frame!!! Thick layers of dust on every high surface and all skirting boards. Outside was a mess, dirt and cords everywhere. Mattresses in the outside hallways and cords running down the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

mary, tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wonderfully central to city. all day bus services

for the price unbeatable and comfortable.did every thing we wanted and will certainly be going back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty

Was very disappointed as found the Motel bery dirty. The bathroom hadn’t been cleaned, floors not valcummed, very dated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Oermila, Wellington, New Zealand

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please do not book this place or advertise it

We arrived 1.5 hours after check in (which is at 2:00pm). The owner who manages the reception was not welcoming at all, had a bad attitude and unfriendly. When we went to the room to check in we found that it has not been cleaned, beds unmade, bathrooms in a state. We went back to the reception and complained about the state of the room. The owner called the cleaner and asked for the room to be cleaned. There was no way that the rooms would have been ready in time and the state of the place outside and inside is actually quite disgraceful. I do not think that Expedia should be endorsing or advertising this venue because it gives your brand a bad name. I want my money back please. When we asked the owner for a refund he said that he had not received the money and to contact the booking agent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huge let-down

I’ve learnt a lesson not to check reviews for an accommodation provider prior to booking it. This place was a total let-down. From the moment we arrived I felt uncomfortable. It was clear that they catered more for long stays than overnight travellers. The outside of the building was run down, the alleyway near the reception area was stacked with old, broken things. The owner was manning the reception and he was unfriendly and made us feel unwelcome. The cherry on the cake was when he unlocked our room and we discovered the room was not made – at 3:30pm in the afternoon! We decided not to stay there for the night and the owner would not refund us. He told us to go to the booking agent direct.The photos speak for themselves. Our weekend was ruined by this experience. I would highly recommend you to not advertise this property any longer.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to hospital

Did not enjoy the experience at all,could do with an upgrade but you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

rad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Older style motel in Parnell

I had small studio imitators time. There are nice bigger units with antique style furnishing. Close to restaurants and dairies. And shopping
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Bill, New Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to transport

Nice place, bus stop outside and across road so easy access to public transport in either direction. Restaurants and cafes very close, motorway access close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Paula, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for our visit. Right across the road for our family wake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly not recommended

Dirty & stinky & damp. The Fridge was too stinky so can't even dare to open. Bed linen looked somewhat yellowish(not quite white) and smelly & damp. Shld replace all the linen and may need a full renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

old tomdog, hawkes bay

Handy to Parnell cbd

Get sky tv in for us old kiwi sports fanatics and I’ll stay there every weekend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Sam, NZ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible Place

Absolutely terrible place from the first contact with the owner, he was rude and the room was disgusting, had baby cockroaches crawling round from the bed pillows, sheets looked like hadn't been washed and the kitchen nothing was clean even the walls and floor, only enough coffee for 1 cup, never again, paid $111 only worth $5
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

I should have read the reviews before I booked this place! The "room" we stayed in was not a bedroom - more like a rumpus room or something. No windows, no ventilation, and no secured internal/external doors. VERY unclean and unhygienic. Towels had stains and the owner put a carton of milk in a non-working mini fridge... Not to mention that the owner is very rude. Everything at this place was WRONG. We initially booked this hotel for 5 nights but cancelled the last 3 nights as I simply could NOT stand living there for any longer! NOT recommended to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Xtina, New Zealand

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not quite what I expected.

Considering it was such a good price for four of us, I should have known that was an indication of what to expect. The booking I made was for a balcony room, we did not get that. At first glance the room seemed fine. However, the kitchen sinks were stained and had a pea in one, the microwave was very rusty inside (must surely be a H&S hazard), and the extra 'clean' towels we were given had yellow stains all over them. Not to mention the extra guest that made an appearance the next morning; a cockroach came crawling out from under the bathroom sink. The beds were comfortable though, and the Lodge itself was in a pretty good location; the distance to our event was a 5min car ride or 20min walk. I don't think I would return though, unless very desperate, as I now know what to expect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dissapointed

I guess you get what you pay for, very dissapointed, nothing like what the Webb site pictures were, not very well cleaned, very old and tired looking room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Wayne, Northland

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok - Just

The motel was convenient, being just across the road from my conference venue. But overpriced for what it offers. Limited facilities and all a bit "tired". Clean enough, but having the appearance of being quite run down. Would I stay there again - yes, if the price was right. Ok for sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Gisella, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Deludente alloggio in bella zona

Il manager mi ha agevolata per il check-in a tarda notte. Arrivata molto stanca ho aperto il letto e trovato lenzuola sporche, ho dormito su un'asciugamani. Il giorno dopo il manager ha accettato di far cambiare le lenzuola ma stanza e bagno ho dovuto pulirmeli io perché secondo loro era tutto a posto. La stanza era assurda: niente luce o aria diretta, dava su un corridoio di passaggio comune, quindi dovevo lasciare le tende sempre chiuse per evitare di essere vista da tutti i passanti. Il corridoio era anche umido e maleodorante. Peccato perché il quartiere era molto bello e vicino al centro ma non tornerei per nessun motivo in quel lodge e non lo raccomando a nessuno!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Poor Standard

The overall cleanliness was well below expected, the floors needed a good vacuum and there were dirty marks on the tiled floor. The white towels were grey and the furniture was stained. Not a very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Rufus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay here

It was dirty, delapidated and noisy. Don't go there unless you're desperate like we were.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Jayaraj

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Insects infested place.

We arrived at 10:15pm and the Manager was still there to show us the room. But to our dismay, The room 3A given to us was infested with insects like mosquitos, cockroaches and crawling insects. The ventillators were too tight to be closed and all kinds of insects were coming in all night. The Room was otherwise comfortable although small. We were given a small packet of milk which is appreciated. The linen and towels were old but not bad. It was ok for a late night stay.