Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Adina Auckland Britomart is the smart choice for families, groups and longer stays. The building at 2 Tapora Street, in the Quay Park area beside Spark Arena, holds 167 studios and apartments, from compact 25-square-metre studios to two-bedroom apartments for four or five guests, three-bedroom apartments for up to seven and two top-floor penthouses. The apartments come with full kitchens, including a cooktop, an oven, a full-size fridge and a dishwasher, and every one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment has its own washer and dryer, which makes a big difference on a long trip. The studios have kitchenettes for simple meals. There is a 24-hour gym for guests, and breakfast is served daily at the Yard Bar and Eatery downstairs. The look is modern and practical, and the space is the main reason to stay.

Location and getting around: the hotel sits on the eastern edge of the city centre, a short walk from Britomart station, the Britomart precinct’s restaurants and the Downtown Ferry Terminal, which makes ferry days to Waiheke and Rangitoto easy. Buses along Tāmaki Drive to Kelly Tarlton’s and Mission Bay leave from Britomart, and Parnell and the Auckland Museum are within reach on foot or by a short ride.

Rooms: choose a studio for a couple on a short stay, and a one- or two-bedroom apartment for families or anyone staying more than a few nights. High-floor premier apartments have better outlooks.

Who it suits: families, friends travelling together and travellers who want to cook and do laundry, as well as concert-goers heading to Spark Arena next door.

Good to know: on-site parking costs a nightly fee, has a height limit of 2.1 metres and is allocated on arrival subject to availability. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out at 11am. Because the hotel is beside an event venue, guests have noted noise during concerts, so ask for a room on the far side of the building when you book.