What's it like in Wattle Downs?

Travellers to the Wattle Downs neighbourhood in Auckland will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Wattle Downs travel tips? Make sure that you visit Balmore Park and Wattle Downs Golf Course while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in the Wattle Downs area?

Book one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in Wattle Downs and start exploring everything Auckland has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Wattle Downs, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Wattle Downs.

What are the top things to see and do in Wattle Downs?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Balmore Park, Wattle Farm Reserve and Glenross Drive Foreshore. You could also plan a visit to Wattle Downs Golf Course or Waiata Shores Esplanade Reserve while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Wattle Downs include Wattle Downs Esplanade Reserve, Bluewater Place Foreshore and Carnoustie Drive Foreshore. When you're sightseeing in Auckland, Sykes Road Foreshore and Kauri Point Beach are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Wattle Downs Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Wattle Downs

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

"friendly staff, easy stay from airport."

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Good location, amenities and service, great restaurant."

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28 Jul - 29 Jul

1 bedroom, free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

"Nice and new, friendly staff. It is reasonably priced and close to airport. "

"Great location, plenty of parking outside, checking in and out was easy"

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

"It's clean, near the airport, and surprisingly affordable. Worth the visit "

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

"Great stay"

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22 Jul - 23 Jul

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

"We had a great stay…..exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend."

"Amazing staff, beautiful breakfast options and very clean. We stayed for 5days and we will definitely stay there again "

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19 Jul - 20 Jul

1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

"Reliable reasonable price suits quick stay overnight. "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Clean rooms, friendly staff "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Great location, very nice rooms and a breakfast was great.. Definitely stay there again.."

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

"Around a great quick stay place"

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22 Jul - 23 Jul

"Great hotel and best location"

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Comfortable and pleasant stay."

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12 Jul - 13 Jul

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

"Good place to stay"

"Reasonably priced - great facility"

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14 Jul - 15 Jul

"Great place for night before catching flights"

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

"Staff excellent "

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14 Jul - 15 Jul

"great place to stay we have stayed there 3x times now"

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

"Will stay again"

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

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