What is The Gardens like?

The Gardens is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its parks. Are you looking for The Gardens travel tips? Make sure that you visit Auckland Botanical Gardens and The Gardens Shopping Centre while you're in the neighbourhood.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in The Gardens.

What can I see and do in this Auckland neighbourhood?

Auckland Botanical Gardens, The Gardens Shopping Centre and Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre are just a few attractions to check out in The Gardens. A visit to Botanic Gardens Library is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Cairnsvale Rise Reserve, David Nathan Park and Alfriston Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around The Gardens. While you're out sightseeing, Hillcrest Grove Reserve and Index Place Reserve are a couple of additional sights to visit in Auckland.

Top 10 The Gardens Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in The Gardens

"Around a great quick stay place"

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

"Perfect location for those boarding cruises. Great restaurants in area and shopping. Maritime museums next door."

"A very nice hotel convenient to the port, downtown sites, restaurants and shopping. The hotel common spaces and room were updated and attractive. A good value."

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4 Jul - 5 Jul

"Lovely spacious room and fantastic shower!! "

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas

"Great place to stay, clean, comfy, tidy, great staff"

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Continent location, clean and spacious room. "

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

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

"Great stay"

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Have stayed here a couple of times and it's great!!"

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4 Jul - 5 Jul

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

"Great location, interesting decor, good service, restaurant and bar. "

"A nice stay and nice staff "

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19 Jun - 20 Jun

"Location excellent, room facilities ideal. "

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20 Jun - 21 Jun

"Close to CBD. Quiet and Private."

"Handy to asb theatre and the waterfront for dining."

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

"Good value for the price and conveniently located. "

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26 Jun - 27 Jun

"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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13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Comfortable and pleasant stay."

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20 Jun - 21 Jun

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"our stay was uneventful and pleasant"

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

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

"Good value for your money "

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12 Jul - 13 Jul

"Clean and staff always nice"

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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."

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Where to stay in The Gardens

Find the best The Gardens areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Auckland CBD showing street scenes and central business district

Auckland Central Business District

5 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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