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Academy at Botany Motor Inn

3.0 star property
3-star motel in East Tamaki

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker
Exterior
Free self parking

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4 Leixlep Lane, Botany, Auckland, 2013
  • Place, Botany Town Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Heart of Auckland.With a stay at this East Tamaki motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Botany Town Centre and 6 miles (10 km) of Half Moon Bay Marina. Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Botany Town Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sylvia Park Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Rainbow's End - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Go Media Stadium - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Ellerslie Station - 11 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Star Seafood Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Daikoku - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Academy at Botany Motor Inn

3-star motel in East Tamaki
Academy at Botany Motor Inn offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Auckland motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Academy at Botany Motor Inn offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 20 for 6 hours)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 2-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 20 (for 6 hours, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Academy Botany
Academy Botany Motor
Academy Botany Motor East Tamaki
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Academy Motor Inn
Academy Motor Inn Botany
Academy At Botany Motor Inn Botany Downs
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Academy at Botany Motor Inn Auckland
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Academy at Botany Motor Inn to the airport?

Academy at Botany Motor Inn is 15.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Academy at Botany Motor Inn?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Academy at Botany Motor Inn on Nov 16, 2025 start from $73.62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Academy at Botany Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Academy at Botany Motor Inn.

How close is Academy at Botany Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 8.8 mi (29-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach and 11.8 mi (33-min drive) from St. Helier's Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Academy at Botany Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Academy at Botany Motor Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children.

Is there a casino at Academy at Botany Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but SkyCity Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Academy at Botany Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Academy at Botany Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Academy at Botany Motor Inn have a pool?

Academy at Botany Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Academy at Botany Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Academy at Botany Motor Inn to downtown Auckland?

Academy at Botany Motor Inn is 10 mi away from Auckland.

Reviews

Academy at Botany Motor Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debbie Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where wanted to be
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down, Bed all springs and pillows made of air felt like. Good manager and he did say ring me with any concerns, should have. You get what you pay for😄
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Functional

Spacious, clean, very quiet dispite located on busy rd excellent shower. Well dated but very functional. Major mall conveniently opposite. Majority customers are business/ tradie _ not tourist types
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ange

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coming back next time

I really enjoyed my stay here. Friendly staff and they were very kind and let me check out late to suit my requirements. Kitchenette was basic but had everything i needed. Not the fanciest but i would come again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

bruce

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a pool advertised but it was not available and had not been for years by the look of it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent but the place was tired. Very clean but things such as the iron, and the cooking utensils need updating. Over all it was just sufficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was what I thought it would be. Great budget accommodation. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay again without a doubt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bede

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service highly recommended will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Local Motel

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean tidy accommodation, handy to shops.....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to work the room was clean and tidy and the staff friendly I would be happy to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mel, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very handy to where we wanted to go. Like being upstairs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Good clean room, helpful staff and a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Gail, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly host. Good facilities. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

AB, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed that when I booked the motel it came up on Expedia as 100, but then charged 170? The motel was expensive for what it was, the room smelt a bit damp, and there was a lot of traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018