The website implied this hotel was close to Auckland Airport....it is not. On check in we were concerned about the state of the hall/reception, kind of old, need of paint and a new carpet. On opening our room door we were greeted by a lovely clean soapy smell...apparently it was from a can. The bed was clean and neatly made...a plus. The carpet had not been vacuumed, we did not have any towels, not sure the last time the bathroom was given a through cleaning....it was "clean" but not hotel clean. The head board was dislodged from the wall. Food was mediocre. A terrible way to end a wonderful vacation in NZ. Luckily? we only had a few hours to sleep and then return to the airport so.......