Where to look for Auckland airport accommodation

The New Zealand Airport international terminal is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. There are no sleeping facilities provided at the airport, so early departures or late arrivals may require a stopover at a nearby hotel. There are two ways to find Auckland airport accommodation: Either you go online or at Auckland's official visitor information centre. This article is a guide to looking for Auckland airport accommodation.

Auckland's official visitor information centre

The centre's address is Wellesley Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, (09) 429 0033. They can provide information on cheap hotels in Auckland and Auckland airport accommodation. Visit Aucklandnz.com for further information. The site also has valuable information on travel, things to do, sights to see and further accommodation requirements during a stay in Auckland.

Online

There are a number of websites that will help find and book an Auckland airport hotel. Booking.com
This websites features all the main hotels that are close to the airport including James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. Ezibed.com
Try here for great last minute deals on hotels in Auckland. The hotels are shown on a map of the city to make travel planning easier. Aucklandairport.co.nz
This is the official website of the New Zealand airport. Along with providing essential airport information such as live international and domestic flight arrivals and departures, the site also lists nearby accommodation. The airport website also has useful terminal and car park maps to view, displaying where to shop, park and dine at the airport. Aatravel.co.nz The AA promises the best rates and service on its website and has a long list of hotels and motels close to Auckland airport including hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland airport, the Jet Park hotel and the Rotorua motel. There are lots of other websites which offer great deals on Auckland airport accommodation.

Things to remember

A factor to bear in mind when booking an airport hotel is its proximity to the airport. Does the hotel offer a shuttle? If it does, what is the cost and what are its operating hours, especially during the early hours of the morning or late at night. Is the hotel reception open 24 hours? For flights that arrive during odd hours, it maybe necessary to phone in advance and let the hotel know about the estimated arrival time.