Auckland’s Slice of Palm Springs Paradise

Say hello to your new favourite summer hangout: The Milford Motel!

Nestled in the charming seaside suburb of Milford on Auckland’s North Shore, the city’s best-kept secret is about to become your go-to spot.

Picture this: open outdoor areas where people can bask in the sunshine under beautiful umbrellas, peach-coloured spaces with eye-catching white decor, and a toddler-friendly playground to keep the little ones entertained. Don’t worry—you don’t have to fly to Palm Springs, Cali, for this.

Craving a chill afternoon? Sip on one of the MM signature cocktails, wine or beers. For those just popping in during office lunch, some fantastic non-alcoholic options include the Dark n’Stormy or the Pink Spritz.

If you’re after food, the menu offers delicious options designed for sharing, like T-bone NZ grass-fed steak, kingfish sashimi, burrata & melon, as well as MM classics like hand-pulled pizzas and classic burgers.

And if you’re after something bubbly, don’t miss the $10 bubbles special on Fridays or the popular $3 oysters, perfect for a post-work pick-me-up or a weekend treat.

You can also test your trivia skills during Tuesday night’s Believe It Or Not quizzes or enjoy the $20 pizzas all day long on Thursdays.

Open six days a week, Tuesdays through Sundays, from 11:30 am to late, sit back, relax, and grab a drink at Milford Motel.

Milford Motel will also be celebrating its first birthday on Saturday, the 28th of September, offering complimentary champagne and tasters from 4 pm onwards, and all are invited.

So whether you’re wrapping up a long day after work, looking to make the most of your weekend, or planning a lively get-together, Milford Motel is the place to escape the cityscapes for some summer sun and endless fun, bringing a touch of sunny California’s Palm Springs to the North Shore, minus the long-haul flight.