Whānau and visitor accommodation at Auckland City Hospital
Te Whare Awhina | Whānau accommodation
Te Whare Awhina is located on the Auckland City Hospital site and is available to whānau/family who meet the entry criteria.
Accommodation is short-term and primarily for whānau of patients who live outside of the Greater Auckland region. Whānau who have a patient that resides in the Auckland region will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Patients themselves are not eligible for accommodation.
We can accommodate a maximum of three whānau members. Bedding, towels, and laundry facilities are provided. A kitchen is available but families must supply their own food. A bond of $20 is required upon registration. A fee may be charged if you are not eligible for a Ministry of Health subsidy.
All bookings must be made via a referral. If you need accommodation, ask your nurse, or one of the He Kamaka Waiora team.
Contact Te Whare Awhina:
Domain Lodge
Domain Lodge is owned and operated by the Auckland Division of the Cancer Society. Priority and preference is given to cancer patients and their supporters, but there are some units available to the general public. There is no charge for cancer patients.
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Starship ward accommodation
At Starship Child Health, we recognise the importance of having a parent or caregiver staying with their child whenever possible. Accommodation is available on the ward for one parent or caregiver. See staying with your child for further information.
Ronald McDonald House®
Ronald McDonald House provides a ‘home-away-from-home’, offering families a safe haven to retreat to, after a long day on the ward. From stocked kitchens to cosy lounges, we appreciate how important it is for families to escape the clinical world of medicine, and take comfort in the familiarity and routine of a home-like environment.
There are two Ronald McDonald House facilities within a few minutes walk of Starship Hospital: Ronald McDonald House – Domain (on the hospital grounds), and Ronald McDonald House – Grafton Mews (a few minutes walk down the hill).
Visit Ronald McDonald Houses Auckland for more information.