M Social
196 Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
This area of Auckland (downtown, near the water front) is excellent. There are so many great places nearby to eat and drink, it's super-walkable, and very well connected with public transport (ferry, bus, train). You do not need a car to enjoy days of holiday here.
It's usually hard to find somewhere good to stay here: it's either expensive (InterContinental, Park Hyatt, The Hilton, Hotel Britomart, etc.) or impossible to get a view of the water.
When I discovered M Social I felt like I'd cracked the code: it was a great price, had a stunning water view, staff were great, and room was clean tidy. Couldn't fault a thing.
If you're on a budget and want to experience the best Auckland has to offer take a look at M Social. It's great value.
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