Title: Visit Hillcrest: Best of Hillcrest, Auckland Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Hillcrest](https://expedia.ca/Hillcrest-Auckland-Hotels.0-n6343633-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hillcrest Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Hillcrest.d6343633.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hillcrest Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Hillcrest.d6343633.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hillcrest ## Auckland ![Long exposure image of sunrise at the top of Rangitoto Island. Takapuna Beach. Auckland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343633/970f670f-9334-4311-869c-99a83f57e9b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Maori art carving decoration in Hamilton town is New Zealand's largest inland city. This art is culturally significant for Maori of the Waikato region.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343633/ab470d1b-2920-4366-a1a2-05ebf1d65651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hillcrest Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Auckland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Auckland.dx178233) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Tower 4.5/5(136 reviews) Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower. [](https://expedia.ca/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eden Park 4.5/5(44 reviews) Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal showing city views and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(165 reviews) Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princes Wharf 4.5/5(138 reviews) During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080499/0d4239c9-e2e4-4679-8003-5d04809b1fdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Zoo 4.5/5(28 reviews) Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Zoo-Western-Springs.d6080499.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SkyCity Casino 4/5(26 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Incredible sunsets ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395168/a44375ba-ada8-4eed-b141-b30d230a34d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket CA $43 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-sky-tower-general-admission-ticket.a1395168.activity-details) ![Picture 9 for Activity From Auckland : Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Te Puia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48059439/cd1bc20c-fa34-4a0f-b48e-0eb9c0affac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour CA $342 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-waitomo-caves-rotorua-te-puia-small-group-tour.a48059439.activity-details) ![Piha Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394729/a283015b-4c51-4375-830a-bc39f2e06779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland CA $163 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/afternoon-piha-beach-and-rainforest-tour-from-auckland.a1394729.activity-details) ![Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394656/57e3f604-2127-4f6c-ada4-5919b60dab60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch CA $357 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-waitomo-caves-guided-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394656.activity-details) ![2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46339796/b6022647-7fd1-4fcd-8c1c-5dde1a4875e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour CA $172 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/2025-award-winning-auckland-city-highlights-half-day-tour.a46339796.activity-details) ![Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/740862/d1ff3b50-d7d4-4d31-b1a4-0e50368eea25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner CA $139 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-harbour-sailboat-cruise-including-three-course-dinner.a740862.activity-details) [See all activities in Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Hillcrest Hotel Deals ![Poenamo Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4300000/4294700/4294664/38809941_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Poenamo Hotel 31 Northcote Road Auckland CA $81 CA $93 total Mar 28 - Mar 29 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in our ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) The “villa” I booked has rotting siding, two of the doors have broken cracked glass that is patched with a tinted sticky cover. Most of the blinds are not operational and definitely are a chocking hazard for young children.one sliding door slid open but we could not close easily and another we could ... Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=4294664&PinnedHotelID=4294664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343633) ![Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/e4d3d971_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group 83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland CA $127 CA $146 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,647 reviews) Very nice property would certainly look to stay there again next time I visit Auckland. Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=8072&PinnedHotelID=8072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343633) ![Grand Millennium Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/410000/409000/408966/83b27781_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Millennium Auckland 71 Mayoral Drive Auckland CA $149 CA $172 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,718 reviews) We were upgraded to a suite which was great. So much room. While some of the common spaces are starting to show their age the room was great and fairly modern. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=408966&PinnedHotelID=408966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343633) ![Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106705700/106705669/3304f7c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland 80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland CA $106 CA $123 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (830 reviews) Clean nice hotel in a good location. There’s a bar and restaurant. We enjoyed the coffee shop that opened at 7:00 Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=106705669&PinnedHotelID=106705669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343633) ![Pullman Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98523500/98523484/47994dbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pullman Auckland Airport 37 Tom Pearce Drive Auckland CA $247 CA $284 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (939 reviews) Terribly trained staff….nice hotel and facilities but staff been untrained and unhelpful ruined the stay and I won’t be back Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=98523484&PinnedHotelID=98523484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343633) ![Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2187300/2187263/8ece6656_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport 14 Airpark Drive Auckland CA $148 CA $170 total Apr 8 - Apr 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,489 reviews) Smell noted in room. Restaurant not very good. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=2187263&PinnedHotelID=2187263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343633) [See all 3,342 properties in Hillcrest](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6343633) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_6343633) ## Check Hillcrest hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343633&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15)[Mar 14 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343633&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343633&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16)[Mar 15 - Mar 16](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343633&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343633&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6343633&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest ![A stunning Beach in New Zealand 🇳🇿 👍🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/1c2d8b14-1146-41bb-85f2-e409b7041ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Takapuna Enjoy the popular Takapuna Beach, a crescent-shaped recreational area, and explore the nightlife hub with boutique shopping, bars, and restaurants. Nearby, find Shore City Shopping Centre, featuring 63 shops and ample parking. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Takapuna.dx179331) ![Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139376/65e71575-7720-480a-95eb-6eda4107ff1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Viaduct Harbour The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travelers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Viaduct-Harbour.dx6139376) ![Ponsonby featuring shopping and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179335/3561afef-d9a8-43d5-ae13-f434001b3a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ponsonby Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider a stop by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Ponsonby.dx179335) ![Devonport featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179330/4e288b3b-f137-4412-9457-5bb4c629b00b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Devonport Shopping, restaurants, and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Devonport. Make a stop by Cheltenham Beach or Mount Victoria while you're exploring the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Devonport.dx179330) ![Auckland CBD featuring city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/9cb8f51f-372d-47d8-898e-4c5cb6e73884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Auckland Central Business District 4.5/5(309 area reviews) Densely developed and bustling with arts, culture, and education, this financial hub offers shopping at Commercial Bay and Queen Street, galleries like Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Convenient public transport options are available at Britomart Transport Centre. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Auckland-Central-Business-District.dx6052693) ![Pohutukawa blooms at Albany Lakes Reserve. Auckland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135421/c3c43760-3535-44a9-9753-1a3109f36a27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Albany Unique features of Albany include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by North Harbour Stadium or Westfield Albany Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Albany.dx6135421) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Hillcrest ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app