Hotels in Auckland

Mount Eden Motel

Auckland

Mount Eden Motel 1

Axel’s take

A practical budget base with improving rooms, friendly service and some unfinished edges.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · A budget, retro-style motel with self-catering rooms in Mount Eden

Mount Eden Motel is a simple, retro-style budget motel that looks increasingly worth considering under its current owners. Booking.com and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, while recent Tripadvisor reviews describe worthwhile upgrades. We'd pick it for a practical Auckland stay: kitchen facilities, free parking and access to Mount Eden's eateries make it particularly useful for families and travelers with a car.

The catch is consistency. The owners say they're restoring the property one project at a time, and guest reports distinguish refreshed rooms from older accommodation. Some units have upstairs bedrooms or awkward layouts, so confirm the exact room before booking. Guests reported swimming-pool refurbishment closures in February and March 2026; although the official site advertises it, check availability directly. We'd skip it if you want uniformly modern rooms or a downtown doorstep.

Rooms
Studios, suites and apartments offer kitchen facilities; upgrades vary, and some accommodation involves stairs.
Cleanliness
A recurring strength in recent Booking.com, Hotels.com and Tripadvisor feedback.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff receive frequent praise; reception hours are limited.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, parking, pool and spa are advertised; confirm the pool's operating status.
Fees and surprises
Parking is free but unallocated; late checkout costs extra, and after-hours arrival needs advance coordination.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · skyscanner.net. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

47 Balmoral Road, Auckland

A suburban Mount Eden base near eateries and local venues, rather than downtown sights.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, parking, pool and spa are advertised; confirm the pool's operating status.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 10:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Wading pool
  • Hot tub
  • Self parking (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Wi-Fi (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Cot: NZD 25 per guest per night
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Mount Eden Motel — Auckland, New Zealand

Mount Eden Motel is a budget, retro-style motel with self-catering rooms in Mount Eden in Auckland, New Zealand.

Address: 47 Balmoral Road, Auckland. Property ID: 1423233.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/auckland/mount-eden-motel-1423233

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$222$290 on Booking.com$68 less (23%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $202 USD

2026-11-15 to 2026-11-18 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $228 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$126 for 1 night · 2 nights $286 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$160 for 1 night · 2 nights $260 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$100 for 1 night · 2 nights $201 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$101 for 1 night · 2 nights $202 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$101 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$70 for 1 night · 2 nights $194 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $276 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$152 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$62 for 1 night · 2 nights $126 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$64 for 1 night · 2 nights $140 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$76 for 1 night · 2 nights $148 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $203 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$118 for 1 night · 2 nights $210 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$92 for 1 night · 2 nights $204 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$112 for 1 night · 2 nights $356 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$244 for 1 night · 2 nights $341 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $210 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $213 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$134 for 1 night · 2 nights $249 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$115 for 1 night · 2 nights $181 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$66 for 1 night · 2 nights $147 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$81 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $143 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$70 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 7.8/10

A practical budget base with improving rooms, friendly service and some unfinished edges. A budget, retro-style motel with self-catering rooms in Mount Eden, scored for what it is.

Mount Eden Motel is a simple, retro-style budget motel that looks increasingly worth considering under its current owners. Booking.com and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, while recent Tripadvisor reviews describe worthwhile upgrades. We'd pick it for a practical Auckland stay: kitchen facilities, free parking and access to Mount Eden's eateries make it particularly useful for families and travelers with a car.

The catch is consistency. The owners say they're restoring the property one project at a time, and guest reports distinguish refreshed rooms from older accommodation. Some units have upstairs bedrooms or awkward layouts, so confirm the exact room before booking. Guests reported swimming-pool refurbishment closures in February and March 2026; although the official site advertises it, check availability directly. We'd skip it if you want uniformly modern rooms or a downtown doorstep.

  • Best for: Budget-conscious families; Self-catering stays with a car; Visitors attending local events

  • Watch out for: Room condition and layouts vary; Confirm pool availability before booking; Arrange arrivals after reception closes

  • Location: A suburban Mount Eden base near eateries and local venues, rather than downtown sights.

  • Rooms: Studios, suites and apartments offer kitchen facilities; upgrades vary, and some accommodation involves stairs.

  • Cleanliness: A recurring strength in recent Booking.com, Hotels.com and Tripadvisor feedback.

  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff receive frequent praise; reception hours are limited.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, parking, pool and spa are advertised; confirm the pool's operating status.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is free but unallocated; late checkout costs extra, and after-hours arrival needs advance coordination.

Axel's opinion of Mount Eden Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · skyscanner.net. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Mount Eden Motel

  • Property type: Mini-hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 47 Balmoral Road, Auckland
  • Guest rating: 3.6/5 on Google from 143 reviews (location 3.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Newmarket Station: 9 min by taxi · Auckland Airport: 21 min by taxi · Cornwall Park: 5 min by taxi · Albert Park: 9 min by taxi · Auckland War Memorial Museum: 11 min by taxi · MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology: 11 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Cot: NZD 25 per guest per night
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Wading pool, Hot tub, Self parking (free), Self-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen in some rooms
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 10:00
  • City page: Hotels in Auckland

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Family room

1 Bedroom Standard Family room

1 Bedroom Standard Family room with balcony

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple Family room

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple Family room

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Grand Family room

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with balcony

Family Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Sextuple Junior Suite

Sextuple Family Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Suite with garden view

Suite with view

1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite with garden view

1 Bedroom Suite with balcony

2 Bedrooms Suite

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Triple Suite with view

Family Suite

Family Suite with balcony

Single Family Suite

Triple Family Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite with garden view (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Double Family Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Twin Suite (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Suite with garden view

2 Bedrooms Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

Triple Family Suite

Quadruple Family Suite

Sextuple Family Suite

Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Standard Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Standard Suite

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

3 Bedrooms Standard Suite

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Standard Triple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Standard Triple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Suite

Superior Suite with garden view

1 Bedroom Superior Suite

1 Bedroom Superior Suite with garden view

1 Bedroom Superior Suite with balcony

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Superior Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Superior Triple Suite with garden view

Superior Suite (sofa)

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite with garden view

Deluxe Suite with view

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite with garden view

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite with balcony

3 Bedrooms Deluxe Suite

3 Bedrooms Deluxe Suite with balcony

Deluxe Triple Suite

Deluxe Triple Suite with view

Deluxe Family Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Single Suite with garden view (single bed)

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin Suite (twin beds)

Deluxe Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Triple Suite with garden view

Grand Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Grand Suite with garden view

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony

2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Triple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

Single Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Economy Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Studio

Grand Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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