The Holiday Inn Auckland Airport is a 5-minute drive from Auckland Airport by bus or by shuttle and a 25-minute drive from the heart of Auckland CBD (Central Business District). Tucked away from motorway noise and flight paths the hotel is set amongst beautiful sub-tropical gardens. Guests can work-out in the fitness centre take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool dine in the on-site Vapor restaurant or enjoy a drink during Happy Hour in the Rumpus Bar. Free on-site parking is available. All rooms at the Holiday Inn Auckland Airport are contemporary designed with a private balcony or direct garden access. The rooms offer individually controlled air-conditioning a work desk mini-refrigerator tea & coffee making facilities flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and in-room movie as well as free WiFi. The Holiday Inn's restaurant serves contemporary New Zealand cuisine using fresh produce often locally sourced. The executive chef's menu includes local New Zealand lamb or seafood matched with a wine from the extensive wine list and gourmet pizzas. There is a kids program VIK (Very Important Kids) where children under the age of 12 eat and stay free. Kids eat free when dining with an adult. The VIK’s can also enjoy at range of exclusive discounts to some of Auckland’s top family-friendly attractions.