Hotels Near Maygrove Park in Orewa

The room met my expectations and more, was very clean and inviting, couldn't fault anything (except the dishwasher wasn't working, well I couldn't figure out how to get it going anyway) but that was no biggie. The staff were great and the location was perfect, so close to the motorway and easy to navigate around Albany. I think this was the first time I've had a room with a king bed that wasn't just 2 single beds pushed together, very happy for that! Bathroom was spotless and parking downstairs was easy. Will definitely be back!

This is a lovely lodge with great character. It's a great place to stay if you have a blended family and can't fit in a typical motel room, as the rooms are accessesed internally inside the main building. The hosts are wonderful, Michelle the Manager was so helpful and really worked with me to find a solution for some very last minute accoommodation we booked. Some rooms have their own kitchens, others share internal kitched and lounge facilities, which are are gorgeous, spacious and well looked after. There is a pool, spa and BBQ area. This location is a very convenient location to so many nearby tourist spots. There are great restaurants and shops in Warkworth, and the town has a lot of history and is beautiful by the river.

My wife and I visited this place due to its high ratings. Times are tough but we wanted to splurge for our 10th wedding anniversary (which I mentioned under special instructions while booking). Unfortunately we got Tui#7. It is sandwiched in the middle of two rows of properties with no privacy and no view. Spending $400 on one night stay, we expected something special. The ”villa” is in fact a tiny studio with a sliding door. Have to say that the interior has been well designed and was very clean. However, with the cafe and the restaurant being closed was not ideal. Denise at reception was cold and didn't really look like she wanted to be there. All in all, we won't be returning or recommending this place to anyone. For this price, it's borderline ripoff.

We had planned a two-day stay but coronavirus lockdown meant we stayed in this wonderful hotel for about a month. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful during this difficult time, especially Kylie, Salome and Kyle on reception, who were always ready with a smile and helpful advice. Our initial stay was in a studio room, which had a two-ring hob and microwave, as well as a washing machine and dryer, but we moved to a one-bedroom apartment for most of our stay. We were shown several different layouts of the one-bedroom apartments. We had a hob and full oven, as well as a fridge-freezer. The one we chose had a small desk in an alcove at the side of the main sitting area. The bedroom was separated from the main room by a sliding door, and both rooms had their own TV. There were no opening windows, but the air con was effective and very quiet. Our room looked out over Victoria Park and the Sky Tower. There is a New World supermarket about 5 mins' walk away, and it was an easy stroll to the Wynyard Quarter and marina, with lovely walks along the sea front. The centre of Auckland was about 15 mins walk away. We were able to return our hire car to the town office before walking back to the hotel. We loved this place and were made to feel so welcome; we will definitely return.

The great stuff: the rooms are very spacious, the bed very comfortable, the bathroom had an excellent shower and a generous bath. The soundproofing was excellent - we didn't hear any noise at all either from other guests, slamming doors or plumbing. The room was also very dark with the curtains pulled which meant a great night sleep. I completed check-in online before arriving and the staff at reception were all friendly and helpful. The online booking process was simple and it's made explicitly clear via (several) emails that you are unable to utilise the Sofitel facilities and need to find your own parking. The location is fantastic. Wynyard Quarter is a lovely spot and far enough away from the central Viaduct that you don't get the bar/restaurant/drunk noise but can easily stroll to the Viaduct, Commercial Bay and Britomart venues. The odd bit: It's very obvious that you're the unwelcome intrusion at the Sofitel. Apart from a flag outside saying the Marsden, there is no signage in the lobby confirming you're in the right place. And don't bother asking the staff - the concierge I had the nerve to bother was pretty darn rude, snapping at me to read my email. Well at least then I knew I was in the right place. Seriously, a small sign at the desk at the entrance would really be helpful. You have to be escorted to the Marsden reception because it's on level 3 and you need a lift card to access that. There's also no signage in the lift for the Marsden reception. My only gripe with the room was that there was one plush chair and one desk chair in the room. When the majority of the rooms would have couples it was disappointing we couldn't both sit in comfort without lounging on the bed. There was also no small coffee table so we had to drag one of the bedside tables to where we were sitting beside the open patio doors. We didn't use the wi-fi so I can't comment on that.

The brand-new hotel is conveniently situated in the central area, making it a fantastic choice for exploring the city by location. We tried the breakfast served daily in the restaurant, and it was fantastic. The lobby is relatively small, and you can see crowds cramped outside the lift at times. The service at the concierge could be slow at times. There was no ambassador status recognition during my stay, which is disappointing. During my stay, there are no gyms inside the hotel, and you will have to walk for quite a while to reach one nearby.