Hotel Indigo Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand · Star Hotel
Hotel Indigo Auckland Dog Friendly Review
Hotel Indigo Auckland holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, which is a pity given some genuinely useful touches for dog owners. Dogs are welcome inside the lobby lounge, which doubles as a dedicated indoor space for your dog, while St Patrick's Square right outside serves as the hotel's main outdoor area and park space. All rooms are dog friendly, so you are not restricted to a handful of designated spaces when booking, and staff are happy to offer guidance on where to walk nearby.
Day to day, the hotel will place a dog bed along with proper water and food bowls in your room, and your dog can expect a small welcome treat on arrival, with more sometimes left in the room during the stay. For walks, staff recommend heading down to the Viaduct area and crossing the bridge towards Wynyard Quarter. The dog fee is NZD $150 for the stay, and there is no separate damage deposit required, which makes the overall cost easier to plan for. Beyond the lounge and the square outside, no other specific areas are mentioned as open to dogs.
There are real limits to be aware of. Dogs must weigh no more than 66 lbs, and only one dog per room is permitted. More significantly, dogs cannot be left unattended in guest rooms at any time, even briefly over dinner, which rules this out for anyone hoping to pop out without their dog. There is no garden, no dog wash area, no poop bags provided, and no dog-walking or sitting service arranged by the hotel, so you will need to be self-sufficient. This stay suits an owner with a smaller, well-behaved dog who plans to keep their dog with them throughout the visit and is happy with a simple, lounge-and-square routine. Owners needing to leave their dog alone, or travelling with a larger dog, should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 18/77. This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 13 October 2026.
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Is Hotel Indigo Auckland dog friendly?
Hotel Indigo Auckland welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Hotel Indigo Auckland?
Yes. Hotel Indigo Auckland charges a pet fee of NZD $150. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Hotel Indigo Auckland?
Up to 1 dog is permitted per room at Hotel Indigo Auckland. If you are travelling with more than one dog, speak to the hotel directly before you book so they can advise on the best way to accommodate you.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Hotel Indigo Auckland?
Yes. Dogs up to 66 lb are welcome at Hotel Indigo Auckland. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Where are dogs allowed in Hotel Indigo Auckland?
Dogs are welcome in the lounge at Hotel Indigo Auckland. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Hotel Indigo Auckland?
Hotel Indigo Auckland provides a dog bed, food and water bowls and free treats for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is Hotel Indigo Auckland pet-friendly?
Hotel Indigo Auckland welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Indigo Auckland?
Yes. Hotel Indigo Auckland allows dogs to stay. Dogs up to 66 lb are accepted. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does Hotel Indigo Auckland hold?
Hotel Indigo Auckland holds a Rank D rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at Hotel Indigo Auckland?
The pet policy at Hotel Indigo Auckland covers the essentials: a pet fee of NZD $150 applies, up to 1 dog per room, a weight limit of 66 lb and dogs welcome in the lounge. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.