In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Reviews of City Lodge Accommodation

3 out of 5
City Lodge Accommodation
150 Vincent Street, Auckland Central, Auckland

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 893 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 893 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing self serve kitchen options, nice staff, laundry facilities available ke at $4 nzd per wash and per dry. Property needs to be updated - I had to sleep with an eye mask on bc too much light and the mattress needed to be changed out. Overall 8 of 10 bc of mattress and too much light.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility with everything you need. Good kitchen and laundry room with a lounge for a fun game of pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was fantastic, only drawback was our car was completely covered in bird poo after using the paid parking onsite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Kapiti

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kauka

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, the staff were excellent and excellent for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashleigh

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never book here again. The rooms are small and smell musty. No Air Con in the rooms and they’re outdated and not very clean. We checked in and literally only stayed for 1 hour before deciding to check out and book elsewhere much nicer! You’re not allowed alcohol in your room, which is ridiculous or visitors either. The staff weren’t very friendly and the surrounding area wasn’t the nicest! I don’t recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of hundreds of places, this is probably the worst place I’ve stayed in years. The worst part is it doesn’t have AC which is crazy for a subtropical first world city like Auckland. Was very uncomfortable. They treat you like a criminal, need a passport to check-in, license no good. They make you wait and check your room before you leave. It’s cheaper than most options, but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s bare because nes but was good location, had washing facilities there which was helpful- just what we wanted, simple, clean, affordable! They were very nice on my opinion
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kei

All staff members are nice and the room is so clean but the neighbors are so noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leavie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was adequate and clean with clean sheets and towels. The staff were great. The noise at night was disturbing. We were kept awake until 2.30am with people shouting in the street outside. They were arguing and swearing. At 5.30 the next morning the people in the room next to us arrived home and talked loudly for a couple of hours. the walls are thin and there is no double glazing. We were exhausted the next day. The room was hot and because of the street noise we could not have the windows open.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the reception,, the room, amenities availability, and privacy , I would give it a 5 star, the only problem for me was the loud drunken disturbance from the main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 4 Jan,2024
Dear Emori, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel and appreciated our reception, room, amenities, and privacy. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the noise from the main street and aim to place you on the higher floor at your next stay. We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Ka

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Corralie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

John, Charlottesville

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The facilities and service while we were at the property were satisfactory. However the hotel held a USD $89 bond for damages on my credit card. I was assured at checkout that this would be refunded immediately to my card. It was not. Two days later I get a message from the hotel requesting all my credit card information in an insecure way, and saying I must upload images of my ID, credit card, and form with all my card details. This is totally unprofessional and not secure. And Travelocity doesn't support the upload of attachments anyway. The hotel should simply refund the charge back to my card. VERY DISSATISFIED. Avoid this hotel!
Response from Ekas on 10 Dec,2023
We extend our apologies for the inconvenience you experienced. Our website highlights our security measures, yet we understand your concerns. We have refunded the bond already as per your reservation, and it should reflect in your account. Your feedback helps us enhance our communication on refund procedures. Should you require further assistance, please contact us at your convenience.Kind regards,City lodge management

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Checking in was a hassle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great time there, helful, nice….
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 5 Dec,2023
Dear Gia,Thank you for your feedback. I am pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay at City Lodge.We hope to see you back soon.

4/10 Poor

Akihiro

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
If you are a night owl, stay somewhere else. I was woken up many times due to siren and poor blinds covering the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 5 Dec,2023
Dear Akihiro,Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with the noise and the blinds in your room. We apologize for any inconvenience and discomfort caused by this issue.We understand that noise can be annoying and affect your sleep quality, especially if you are a night owl. We have installed soundproof windows and curtains in our rooms to reduce the noise, but sometimes they may not be enough. We will check the noise level and the source of the siren in the area and see if we can improve the situation or offer more solutions for our guests. We will also offer earplugs to our guests who prefer a quieter environment.We value your feedback and we hope that you will stay with us again. We will do our best to make your next stay more quiet and dark. Thank you for choosing us.

8/10 Good

denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a bit unsure of how to rate this property. First and foremost, it is a hostel and had I known that, I would not have booked here. Having said that, while the room is rather small and is definitely bare bones, you do have your own bath, and basic toiletries are provided in addition to a water kettle, coffee and tea, and milk in the mini frig. So basically it is a hotel room. However, every guest we saw was younger than our own children, and we definitely received a few side-eye glares. Additionally, there was a lot of conversation in adjoining rooms as well as outside that we heard well past midnight, along with someone who decided they needed a smoothie at 1 in the morning. A side note that this is a YMCA facility and thus, does not allow alcohol. While we did bring in the 5 bottles of wine we had purchased while wine tasting a few days earlier, we did refrain from opening any. It did feel weird, thought, to be grown-ass adults and be told we can't drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 5 Dec,2023
Dear Denise,Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were not aware that our property is a hostel and that you were not comfortable with the atmosphere and the noise. We apologize for any inconvenience and disappointment caused by this issue.We are glad to hear that you found our room to be clean and well-equipped with your own bath, basic toiletries, water kettle, coffee, tea, and milk. We hope that you had a comfortable and convenient stay with us. We appreciate your compliments and we will share them with our staff.We are sorry to hear that you felt out of place among our younger guests and that you received some unwelcome glares. We welcome guests of all ages and backgrounds and we do not tolerate any discrimination or disrespect among our guests. We will remind our guests to be more friendly and courteous to each other and to respect the diversity and the privacy of our guests.We are also sorry to hear that you were disturbed by the noise from the adjoining rooms and the outside. We understand that noise can be annoying and affect your sleep quality. We have installed soundproof windows and curtains in our rooms to reduce the noise, but sometimes they may not be enough. We will also remind our guests to be more considerate and respectful of the others and to keep the noise level down at night. We will also offer earplugs to our guests who prefer a quieter environment.We are sorry to hear that you were unhappy with our no-alcohol policy. We are a YMCA facility and we have a strict policy of not allowing alcohol on our premises. This is to ensure the safety and the well-being of our guests and staff. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding of our policy and we thank you for refraining from opening your wine bottles. We hope that you were able to enjoy your stay without alcohol.We value your feedback and we hope that you will give us another chance to serve you better. We will do our best to make your next stay more satisfactory and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us.Regards,

6/10 Okay

Bailey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only negative i can say is our room was different than what we booked. We booked a twin room, twin bed stay but got two single beds. Other than that, the stay was good. Everything else was as expected.
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 5 Dec,2023
Dear Bailey,I am glad that we were able to match your expectations.I am a bit confused about your comment on 2 single beds. The twin room which you booked includes 2 single beds (as shown in our room images). I am wondering if you needed a double bed which is supplied in a double room or a superior queen room.Had you shared this with us during your stay, we could have moved you to a double room straight away.

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff, noisy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 5 Dec,2023
Dear Glenn,Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with our staff and the noise. We apologize for any inconvenience and frustration caused by these issues.We are sorry to hear that you found our staff to be rude. We strive to provide excellent customer service and we apologize for any unprofessional or disrespectful behavior that you encountered. We will review the performance and the attitude of our staff and see if we can improve them or offer more training for our staff. We will also take appropriate actions to address any complaints or concerns that you may have.We are also sorry to hear that you were disturbed by the noise in your hostel. Being located in the heart of the city has its disadvantages however, we will also remind our guests to be more considerate and respectful of the others and to keep the noise level down at night. We will be offering earplugs from now on to our guests who prefer a quieter environment.We value your feedback and we hope that you will give us another chance to serve you better. We will do our best to make your next stay more satisfactory and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us.

10/10 Excellent

Efren

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 5 Dec,2023
Dear Efren,Thank you for your feedback.

6/10 Okay

Joel

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 5 Dec,2023
Dear Joel,Thank you for your feedback.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I booked a single studio room . The room number is #109 which is at level 1 near to the road and next to the exit door to staircase. I can hear vehicles passing, the person who walked in / out the stairs. No hair dryer in the room but can borrow from the reception. The reception is 7 days 24 hours which is convenient. Anyway it’s just a one night stay , so everything is acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 5 Dec,2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were disturbed by the noise in your room. We apologize for any inconvenience and discomfort caused by this issue. We understand that noise can be annoying and affect your sleep quality. We are glad to hear that you were able to borrow a hair dryer from the reception. We have provided hair dryers in some of our rooms, but not all of them. We will consider adding more hair dryers in our rooms for our guests' convenience and comfort. We are also happy that you appreciated our reception, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We want to provide our guests with the best service and assistance at any time of the day.We hope that you enjoyed your stay and had a wonderful time. We appreciate your feedback and we hope that you will visit us again. We will do our best to make your next stay more satisfactory and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us.

8/10 Good

Sheve Yine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 5 Dec,2023
Dear Sheve,Thank you for your feedback.

8/10 Good

Greta

Travelled with partner
Room was small but very clean, comfortable beds and pillows. Staff very friendly and well kept and supplied kitchen and game room in the basement. Will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 26 Oct,2023
Dear Greta,Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience during your stay.It's great to know that despite the room being small, you found it very clean and the beds and pillows comfortable. We take pride in providing a comfortable and clean environment for our guests.We're also pleased that you found our staff to be friendly and that you enjoyed the well-kept and well-supplied kitchen and game room in the basement.We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. If there's anything specific you'd like to see or experience during your return, please feel free to let us know. Safe travels and best regards!Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good as usual
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 19 Oct,2023
Dear Sherry,Thank you for your continued support and for taking the time to provide feedback. We're delighted to hear that your experience was very good, as usual.Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to maintaining the high standards that you've come to expect from us. If there's anything specific you'd like to see or any way we can make your next stay even better, please don't hesitate to let us know.We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent experience in the future. Safe travels and best regards!Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 19 Oct,2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for your continued support and for taking the time to provide feedback. We're delighted to hear that your experience was very good, as usual.Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to maintaining the high standards that you've come to expect from us. If there's anything specific you'd like to see or any way we can make your next stay even better, please don't hesitate to let us know.We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent experience in the future. Safe travels and best regards!Best Regards,

6/10 Okay

angie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 19 Oct,2023
Dear Angie,Thank you for your feedback.Regards,

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Overpriced Comparatively
A bit overpriced for what you're paying, but nothing horribly wrong. The bed was an uncomfortable boxspring, but not the end of the world. The biggest complaint was the thinness of the walls and the noise: Someone that worked in the morning, very early, would play music and sing, which could be heard through the walls and wake us up. Otherwise, staff was helpful and polite. Just compared to the quality of other places we stayed for the same price, it falls short.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 13 Aug,2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay with us. We truly appreciate your input as it helps us understand our guests' experiences and areas for improvement.We apologize if you felt that the pricing wasn't reflective of the value you expected. Your comments about the bed have been duly noted, and we regret any discomfort this might have caused. We always strive to provide comfortable sleeping arrangements for our guests.We're sorry to hear that noise from a neighboring room affected your sleep. We understand how important a peaceful environment is, and we're actively looking into ways to address the issue of noise transmission between rooms to ensure a more restful stay for all our guests.On a positive note, we're glad that our staff was able to assist you and provide a helpful and polite service. Your compliments regarding our team's performance are appreciated.We take your feedback seriously and will use it to make the necessary improvements. It's important to us that every guest has a comfortable and enjoyable experience. We apologize for not meeting your expectations this time and hope to have another opportunity to provide you with a better stay in the future.If you have any further insights or concerns you'd like to share, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to regain your trust on your next visit. Safe travels and best regards from our team.

8/10 Good

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area seems transient and run down. The property though was clean, convenient, quiet, and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 8 Aug,2023
Dear Kenton,We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback about your recent stay. It's wonderful to hear that you found our property to be clean, convenient, quiet, and affordable. We take pride in maintaining a comfortable and peaceful environment for all our guests.While we strive to provide a positive experience within the property, we also understand that the surrounding area might have left a different impression. We continuously work to improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests.Your comments are valuable to us, and we'll certainly consider your feedback as we work on enhancing both the property and the overall guest experience. We hope that despite the transient nature of the area, your positive experience within our property made your stay enjoyable.Thank you for choosing us for your stay, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. If there's anything specific you'd like to share or discuss further, please feel free to reach out. Safe travels and best regards from our team.

6/10 Okay

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 27 Jul,2023
Dear Shay,Thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a YMCA owned hostel. It was perfect for us... 3 adult women in town for the Women's World Cup. Walkable, safe, clean. Private room and private toilet and shower. One bunk and one twin. Very basic, clean, safe and comfortable. It even had a TV. Huge kitchen downstairs for those wanting that amenity. If you are in town for experiences beyond staying in a nice hotel room looking at the view, this is a good choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 27 Jul,2023
Dear Sherri,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are thrilled to hear that our YMCA owned hostel was a perfect fit for your stay in town for the Women's World Cup. We take pride in offering a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all our guests.It's great to know that you found the location to be convenient and walkable, providing easy access to the event and other attractions in the area. We understand the importance of privacy during your stay, and we're glad our private rooms with dedicated toilets and showers met your expectations.We're also delighted that you appreciated the basic yet comfortable accommodations we provide. Our priority is to ensure that our guests feel safe and at ease during their stay with us. The presence of a TV in the room and the availability of a well-equipped kitchen downstairs add to the overall convenience and amenities we offer.Your kind words about our hostel being a suitable choice for those seeking experiences beyond traditional hotel stays with scenic views truly resonate with our vision. We aim to provide a welcoming atmosphere where travelers like you can immerse themselves in the local culture and make lasting memories.Once again, thank you for choosing our YMCA owned hostel, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. If there's anything more we can do to enhance your next stay, please don't hesitate to let us know. Safe travels and best wishes from all of us here!

6/10 Okay

Selene

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 8 Aug,2023
Dear Selene,Thank you for your feedback.

8/10 Good

brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the cleanliness and the quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 6 Jun,2023
Dear Brigitte,Thank you for your feedback on our cleanliness.We have a great team of housekeeping staff who are highly trained and very passionate about their work.

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from Krishna - Accommodation Manager on 16 May,2023
Dear Sanjay,Thank you for your feedback. I am very pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay at City Lodge. We hope you had a good time in Auckland and look forward to welcoming you back at our property soon.

10/10 Excellent

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good security and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Krishna on 8 May,2023
Thank you for your feedback Annie.Have a nice day.

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lot of noise from the streets at night
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Krishna on 9 May,2023
Dear Keith,Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to know that you were disturbed by the city noises. As we are based in the heart of the city, this is something beyond our control. We hope you enjoyed your time in Auckland and hope to see you soon. On your next stay, we will try and allocate you a room on the higher floor.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Decent stay, but cleaning could use some attention
The staff at the front desk were really friendly and helpful. The room was decently clean, but the cleaners didn't come very often, and when they did, they didn't do a great job of cleaning or changing the sheets and pillows. Despite that, I felt safe staying there, and everyone was really nice. Overall, I had a good experience and would consider staying here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Krishna on 9 May,2023
Dear guest,Thank you for your feedback. I will pass this feedback to our housekeeping manager.I am pleased to know that you felt safe staying at City Lodge and would consider coming back.

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with partner
Small room, just a stool to sit on so value for cost no great. Parking NZD25 a night is not secure and very limited to around 6 spots. P
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Kris on 9 May,2023
Dear Mike,Thank you for your feedback. I will share this with the senior management.

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Krishna on 8 May,2023
Thank you for your feedback Alyssa.Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Jacquetta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Krishna on 8 May,2023
Thank you for your feedback Jacquetta

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was great for our needs for a one night stay in the CBD, walking distance to universities, shops, cafes and restaurants. Communal facilities for cooking means you dont have to spend a fortune staying in the city. A little noise from the street at night but its a city, so not surprising.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Krishna on 8 May,2023
Thank you for your feedback Debra.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed and was a good location to pick up our rental car the following day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Kris on 9 May,2023
Dear Nicole,I am so pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay and loved our location. We hope to see you back at City Lodge when you are back in Auckland

4/10 Poor

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic accommodation, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Darryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, great place nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023