What is Hillcrest like?

Hillcrest is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches, shopping and restaurants. Consider a visit to Stancich Reserve Park as part of your Hillcrest travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Hillcrest?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Poenamo Hotel is a highly ranked property in Hillcrest. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Ocean Inn Motel .

How many hotels are there in Hillcrest?

Expedia has 5 Hillcrest hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Auckland area.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Hillcrest.

What is there to do around this Auckland neighbourhood?

Stancich Reserve Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Hillcrest. While you're out sightseeing, Eventfinda Stadium and Takapuna Golf Course and Driving Range are a couple of additional sights to visit in Auckland.

Top 10 Hillcrest Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Hillcrest

1 bedroom, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board

"Good place to stay"

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16 Jun - 17 Jun

"Was great place to stay nice and claen"

"amazing quiet hotel at the airport with comfy beds, great shower , and amazing hotel bar looking out on runway superb staff as well"

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4 Jul - 5 Jul

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

"Beautiful place to stay I wish we could stay there for more times. "

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

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

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

1 bedroom, free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

"Friendly staff, clean spacious room, enjoyable meals, great parking, good location close to airport, well priced."

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

"Staff were awesome food excellant room tidy"

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18 Jun - 19 Jun

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

"V Convenient w bus too "

"Very nice place to stay."

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7 Jul - 8 Jul

1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

"Reliable reasonable price suits quick stay overnight. "

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

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

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12 Jul - 13 Jul

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

"Easy check-in, very nice service. "

"Clean and staff always nice"

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23 Jun - 24 Jun

"Around a great quick stay place"

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9 Jul - 10 Jul

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

"Friendly staff, clean rooms."

"Great place to stay overnight awaiting next flight "

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3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Comfortable and pleasant stay."

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20 Jun - 21 Jun

"This property was perfect for our stay Spacious and comfortable"

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Spacious, clean, well maintained property, very nice stay and staff were friendly "

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21 Jun - 22 Jun

"Great hotel and best location"

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

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Where to stay in Hillcrest

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Auckland CBD showing street scenes and central business district

Auckland Central Business District

6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Butterfly Creek which includes marine life

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

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Viaduct Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.

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