With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Auckland, just a 4-minute walk from Sky Tower and 5 minutes by foot from SkyCity Casino. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Princes Wharf and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from University of Auckland.
What's nearby
Queen Street Shopping District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Sky Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
SkyCity Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
University of Auckland - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Princes Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Auckland Britomart Station - 8 min walk
Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Rydges Auckland - 2 min walk
Kushi Japanese Kitchen & Bar - 2 min walk
The Shakespeare Brewery & Hotel - 1 min walk
1947 Eatery - 2 min walk
Ding Dong Lounge - 1 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Sky Tower
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG offers 294 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 294 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with Italian cuisine at Mozzarella & Co., a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Mozzarella & Co. - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bar Albert - This bar serves light fare only. Open select days.
The Great Room - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (NZD 59 per night); discounts available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Bar Albert
Mozzarella & Co.
The Great Room
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs on site
More
19 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Heating (climate-controlled)
Laptop workspace
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: NZD 59 per night (164 ft away)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent
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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Express Auckland City By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG Auckland
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG Hotel Auckland
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Enjoyed the accommodation but found the service when booking in was rude and abrupt, I did not feel welcomed. Basically everything was just too hard what how I felt when checking in.
Information listed on the website about parking was incorrect and caused issues for journey as well as information about getting taxi at 4am etc again we were given incorrect information with not a lot of options at 4am in the morning to get to an international flight.
I had a pleasant stay at this place. The breakfast has tons of options and not just your regular continental breakfast menu. The rooms were very clean and well kept.
Location walkable to everything in city. Safe . Quiet. Breakfast in price of room. Bacon barely cooked. But could ask for crispy bacon which came out cold. But overall would stay again. Helpful staff. Maintenance man very helpful when we couldn't open our luggage lock. Quick taxi service when departing. Bed comfy. AC working. Room compact but enough to sleep room for 2 to move around. Bathroom walls are glass so if u happy to be watched showering its the place to go.
Breakfast was a good combo of healthy options like eggs and toast and fruit with alternative options like donuts, pancakes and pastries. It also had sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, cereal and coffee and juice! Room was simple but nice. Lots of stores and restaurants all over the place within walking distance. Had a nice bay view on the 16th floor. Overall would recommend!
Melissa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Barrie
Oct 14, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Solo traveller. Ok hotel but breakfast was not good and no parking
Had a great stay at the Holiday Inn Express Auckland. The location was perfect — right in the city centre, within walking distance to great cafes, shops. The room was okay and surprisingly quiet for a central spot. The complimentary breakfast was simple but fresh. Only downside was the limited parking options nearby. Ideal for a short city stay.