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Imagine Beach Road

3.5 star property
Hotel in Auckland, steps from University of Auckland

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Reception
Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Interconnecting Executive Studio | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Beach Road sits near the University of Auckland, offering dry cleaning services and in-room WiFi for travelers. Guests can access a nearby indoor pool or play on the outdoor tennis court. The central location and helpful staff consistently earn praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(198 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Interconnecting Executive Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio - Unserviced

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Studio - Unserviced

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interconnecting Studio | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Interconnecting Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Interconnecting Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Interconnecting Studio Executive

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Imagine Beach Road is in Auckland Central Business District, a walkable area in Auckland with good shopping. Queens Wharf and Auckland Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Queen Street Shopping District and Princes Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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31 Beach Rd, Auckland, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spark Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sky Tower - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 6 min walk
  • The Strand Station - 13 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso Workshop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ya-So Esaan Thai Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Onslow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Char Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Imagine Beach Road

Hotel near University of Auckland
Located close to Spark Arena and Auckland Ferry Terminal, Imagine Beach Road provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 44-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Imagine Beach Road Hotel
Imagine Beach Road Auckland
Imagine Beach Road Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is Imagine Beach Road pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Imagine Beach Road?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Imagine Beach Road?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Imagine Beach Road?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Imagine Beach Road located?

Located in Auckland Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Auckland, Spark Arena, and Commercial Bay. Auckland Ferry Terminal and Sky Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). The Strand Station is 13 minutes by foot and Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Imagine Beach Road Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bishop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Imagine Beach Road was a great place to stay, easy walking to shopping, art Gallery, ferries and Vector arena. The staff were friendly and it was very clean and tidy. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor is so funky and super accessible to the Strand station for Te Huia train
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best accomodation for late night spark arena concerts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed three times now, excellent service and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Well there were stains on the bed sheets when we first got there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New, clean, quiet and a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't believe how quiet it was. Very comfortable and very convenient for going to Spark Arena, dining, bars, groceries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our situation, near to all we needed to see and do
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I already have
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way better than I anticipated for the cost - great value for money. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go-to hotel whenever we visit Auckland. It’s in a great location, rooms are spacious and very well appointed, and staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always like staying here when I’m in Auckland. Spacious rooms and always well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room and really close walk to town and supermarket near by and a place for a run, would recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
simple, no fuss accomodation in well placed area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good well priced place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious. Hotel is located near downtown and public transportation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Feiyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. The hotel is very close to Britomart cafes and shops. And the room was clean and stylish! Bed comfortable and staff lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, super friendly staff and short walk to Britomart and downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room very quiet and right in the city
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Secure. Nicely appointed & great size room & lobby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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