Name: Academy at Botany Motor Inn
Address: 4 Leixlep Lane, East Tamaki, East Tamaki, East Tamaki, 2013, New Zealand
Rating: 7

Smoke-free property

No elevators

General

Laundry

Luggage storage

Services and amenities

Breakfast

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Free parking

Parking

Meeting and presentation facilities

Conference Hall

Business

Children swimming pool

Kids

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Location

At the mini-hotel

Auckland Airport

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Parnell Rose Gardens

Auckland Domain

St. Paul's Church

University of Auckland

Albert Park

Myers Park

Auckland Art Gallery

Aotea Square

Auckland Civic Theatre

Aotea Centre

SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre

Sky Tower

Auckland Ferry Terminal

Western Park

Voyager Maritime Museum

New Zealand National Maritime Museum

Victoria Park

Auckland Fish Market

Academy at Botany Motor Inn

East Tamaki

Room was untidy, WiFi barely connected or functioned of that matter, toasters constantly trip the fuse box even when all other power and power points are turned off, heater doesn't work, kitchen tap leaks to the point where it floods the entire kitchen bench, fridge/freezer freezes up to fast then completely defrosts itself, seal on fridge door has mostly lost it's grip, broken blinds, shower door seal has pretty much all come off, grease and grime in bathroom and kitchen, very dusty, spider webs, whitetails, breakfast menu at reception is just for show, the white towels, flannels, bathmats and hand towels are discolored, cleaners were absolutely rude when I asked them if i could please get a change of towels and bathroom supplies. I let them know that my partner was in the shower and I would bring the bathmat along with the extra towel when he was done, upon my request they told me that I would not get clean towels, bathmat, hand towel, flannels, dishcloth or tea towel until i gave them the remaining towel and bathmat. When I got back to the room I talked to my partner about this whilst he was in the shower and he told me to just take the bathmat, and he would mop the floor with his towel afterwards.
I took the bathmat to the laundry room to let the ladies know of this and politely ask again however, the laundry room was locked. I then took the bathmat to the managers office and explained to him what had happened, he then took me to the laundry room to get me some fresh towels [ETC.]
I got two clean towels, a dish cloth, a tea towel and two clean flannels, then I was told that the washing was on and that I needed to wait until the laundry was finished to receive a clean bath mat and hand towel. That I did not mind since I felt that that was better than nothing.

I've been holding off on posting this review, however the cleaning staffs rude and abrupt behavior has prompted me into posting this earlier.

Room 3

Excellent service highly recommended will be back

A refreshing change from previous place I had been regularly using. Easy access, with good parking. Short walking distance from mall with good bars and restaurants. Unfortunately had a room with a dodgy heater (lucky it wasn't too cold). Manager was helpful

Local Motel

Nice clean tidy accommodation, handy to shops.....

I would describe the general condition of the property as well worn. Generally it was clean, however walls were very scuffed and there was a definite odour

Close to work the room was clean and tidy and the staff friendly I would be happy to stay there again

I stayed here last year in room 9. Blinds held together with bandaid, room cleaning not brilliant as some things were missed. The owner was quite pleasant but when I went to mention these things at the end of the stay he was on the phone so was unable to say anything. The thing that really got to me was I put my suitcase on the bed settee and got bedbugs. Took me ages to get rid of them from my house. No doubt the owner will say it wasn't his motel, but I've seen other reviews with this comment. Have tried to leave comments on the motel site but unable to do so and have only just found Trip Advisor so leaving it here.

Room 9

Very handy to where we wanted to go. Like being upstairs

Good clean room, helpful staff and a good location.

Booking and communications from overseas were just so easy. Arriving in the early hours arrangements for access after hours sorted. On arrival on a cold morning at 2am how wonderful to find the heater on milk in the fridge and wifi code along with a welcome message. 

One of the cleanest rooms ever stayed in and very comfortable bed the room is standard but offers everything including a cooktop and microwave. 

The staff are fabulously helpful, polite and friendly. Highly recommend this venue.

Not centrally located but close to Eastern Beach and ideal for a mini break. 



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