The restored Grand Hall at Grand Central Hotel, with brick arches, original clocks, chandeliers and patterned terrazzo floors beneath the coffered ceiling.

Stay where Auckland once arrived

Just a three-minute walk from Spark Arena. Heritage accommodation in Auckland CBD, inside the historic former Auckland Railway Station. Stay in a private double, king or twin room.

A room for the way you travel

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Deluxe King full-room view with king bed, sofa and dining table.

Up to 2 guests · 1 king bed

Deluxe King

More space and a sofa in every room.

A landmark stay, without the ceremony

The old ticket hall, terrazzo floors, brick arches and chandeliers remain. Upstairs, the rooms are straightforward and comfortable: a memorable base for a concert, a city weekend or a longer Auckland stay.

The story of the station
Nearby
Spark Arena on foot
9 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
Reception
On site
Parking and dining
Free
Fibre Wi-Fi

Auckland railway heritage

The ticket hall is still the front desk

Built from 1928 to 1930 as Auckland's grand gateway, the former railway station was designed to make an impression. Guests now check in where tickets were once sold, beneath the original coffered ceiling and clock.

Discover the station

Arts & Culture

The station is still a place to gather

Exhibitions, creative projects and private occasions bring new life to the former concourse and waiting halls. Historic architecture and generous spaces give every gathering a character of its own.

Explore arts & culture

Dining

Saffron is still serving

Saffron is an independently operated South Indian restaurant downstairs, welcoming hotel guests and walk-ins.

Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5:30–9:30 p.m. Saffron may stay open later when there are events at Spark Arena.

Breakfast is not currently available or included with any room.

Auckland is close at hand

26 Te Taou Crescent
Auckland CBD 1010

15 min walk

Queen Street

15 minutes on foot to central-city shopping, dining and nightlife.

11 min walk

Britomart

Train and bus connections across Auckland.

Watercolour view showing Grand Central Hotel beside Spark Arena and the Auckland waterfront.

Find us at the old station

Use 26 Te Taou Crescent when booking a taxi or rideshare, so you arrive at the hotel rather than Auckland's current train station.

A few useful things to know

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 2 p.m. and check-out is by 10 a.m. Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Before 11:30 p.m., go to reception to check in. For arrivals after 11:30 p.m., use the lockbox/key safe; instructions will be sent by email. Please contact reception in advance to arrange an arrival outside reception hours.

What is the cancellation and no-show policy?

Cancellation terms depend on the rate you choose. Non-refundable rates do not include the 24-hour free-cancellation policy. Please check the terms shown for your selected rate in Cloudbeds before booking.

For bookings with the standard 24-hour cancellation policy, cancel before 2 p.m. on the day before your scheduled arrival for free cancellation. Cancellations received from that deadline onwards are charged the full price of the entire booked stay. No-shows are also charged the full price of the entire booked stay.

For example, under the standard policy, if your check-in is at 2 p.m. tomorrow, you must cancel before 2 p.m. today to avoid the charge. All times are local Auckland time.

What is required for check-in and payment?

Please bring a passport or New Zealand driver licence for check-in. Depending on your booking terms, payment may be taken when you book; if it has not been taken, you can pay at the hotel. Cash, EFTPOS and most major payment cards are accepted. A 3% surcharge applies to all credit cards.

The hotel places a credit-card pre-authorisation hold of NZ$50. This is a temporary hold, rather than a payment. It should be automatically released within a week after check-out, or sooner. A release confirmation will be sent; some international credit cards may take longer. If you cannot present a valid credit card, a separate NZ$100 cash bond is required.

Room prices displayed during booking include taxes and fees. Optional services such as parking, laundry, early check-in and late check-out cost extra at the rates listed here. A cot charge may also apply.

Is parking available at the hotel?

On-site parking costs NZ$15 overnight, normally until 10 a.m. the following morning. Request parking during booking or ask reception on arrival; spaces are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. You may drive in and out. If there is no space available when you return, call the duty manager on 021444889 to arrange parking. Some parking areas have a 2.2-metre height limit, while others have no height restriction. Contact reception before arrival if you need a space for a taller vehicle. Very large or long vehicles may incur an additional charge; confirm the charge with reception. Accessible parking is not available. EV charging is not currently available; it is planned for the future.

Your Auckland stay starts here

Speak directly with the front desk about rooms, late arrivals, parking or longer stays.

Book a stayCall 09 365 1428