About Airport Skyway Lodge
Located in Mangere, this straightforward hostel offers budget accommodation, 2.5 miles from Auckland Airport and within a 30-minute walk from Villa Maria Estate.
Dorms offer mixed and private rooms, with one and two bedroom apartments, and feature either a shared bathroom or private en suite. Some rooms add a full kitchen and lounge area.
On-site parking at Airport Skyway Lodge is free of charge, there’s an outdoor pool with hot tub, as well as a bike storage facility and complimentary airport shuttle available.
Guests can make use of the shared kitchen facilities to prepare their meals, or head to the city centre of Mangere where there are many fine eateries within close proximity.
Ambury Regional Park is 30 minutes on foot from Airport Skyway Lodge, or spend the afternoon at JKs Driving Range, one mile away. Guests who wish to visit the Stardome Observatory will find these interactive space galleries 5.6 miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Warm, friendly staff
These staff members have become known among guests to be super-friendly, and they will go out of their way to make sure your vacation is as comfortable as possible. From collecting travellers at the airport during the early hours of the morning, to dropping off an extra pillow to your room, it's all in a day's work.
positive:
Perfect for a stop over
With close proximity to the airport, and an excellent shuttle service, almost all guests felt totally at ease about getting to the airport in plenty of time. The shuttle starts its rounds early in the morning, so there's no chance of missing your flight.
positive:
Shared amenities are great
The spacious kitchen and cosy lounge area has been described by many guests as an ideal area to gather if you enjoy socialising, or even if you just want to meet new friends. You can cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen with useful utensils.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Awkward bathroom facilities
Those visitors who booked in to hostels without a private bathroom did not feel comfortable with sharing the facilities with total strangers. Some guests felt there were not sufficient bathrooms available as it was rather overcrowded at times.
negative:
Not always what you pay for
Try to confirm your booking with the hotel before you leave home. Many guests were disappointed when they arrived to find that, although they booked a room with a private bathroom, there were none available on arrival.
negative:
Bring your ear plugs
If you don't want to hear your next door neighbour snoring, then make sure you prepare some form of extra soundproofing for yourself. Complaints from guests suggest that the walls are paper thin, and you will probably have your beauty sleep disturbed.