Westfield Manukau — Attraction in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Malls have 4 main points of interest for reviewing. Parking, store verity, atmosphere, and food court. Parking in and around manukau mall is a solid 3.5. It is usually hard to knock any mall when it comes to parking, however due to the malls old design and minimal multistory, so little to no shelter from weather, or short travel time from mall to car. No parking spot indicators etc. Store verity and selection is a 4. It is a standard list of the usual suspects you would find in any other mall. However due to its size and age you will not find many unique stores here. But if you like big name stores then you will have no issues there. As for the atmosphere of manukau mall, like any mall, many people, lots of action and excitement. However i have found every mall has its own bit of personality. Manukau malls atmosphere has changed over the last 5 or so years into a much more busy retail charge. Many visitors arrive for the handful of big brand stores, then hit the food court and leave. It does not have many ( one) somewhat classy or fancy restaurants or cafés. Nor any unique indoor or outdoor designs and entertainment. It is one of simplicity. And finally the food court. The reason manukau mall does not get a 4 star rating. All other aspects of the mall are pretty standard and would otherwise leave the mall at a good standing for me. However sadly, the food court is one of an early 2000s dream and not something to be proud of. It has somewhat decent collection of food chains but the seating, spacing, and overall situation in the food hall is what i would describe as a christmas rush. No matter the time or day, the food court is humming. All tables and seats taken. Clean tables are even more rare. The share noise level is enough to put any sane person on their fastest pace to the other side of the building. If there is any peice of advice i would have to choose frkm for any readers to follow would be to simply avoid the food court and your time and enjoyment here will be doubled. Overall...

You won't get an honest rating right now because of the season.

Hi Manukau Westfield Team What I meant by an honest rating was at Christmas time the Mall is hella crazy. You have your everyday irate customers who have all had the same "lightbulb thought" of "let's shop tomorrow when it will be quieter" What happens? Your overworked team, who are working till midnight, for how many nights in a row get three and four times their normal intake of irritated customers. But, they are told to grin and bear it. I have serious respect for those that work in retail especially around the Christmas and New Year holidays. So back to the original opinion let's wait till the season is done and dusted and tempers are less frayed. Have a Merry Christmas everyone x Update - 03/04/22 Hi again Peeps Decided to take a trip across town to see how Manukau was doing. One of the girls wanted to get her lashes done and needed a ride but she was adamant Manukau Mall had the best place. So off we went. I must say it was worth a free set of nails to me lol. I think the name of the place she went to was Beauty Club not💯 sure but it is right next door to Profession Nails opposite Countdown. They did an awesome job btw. As for the Mall. I think it will always be one of the best if not the best. It is still as buzzy as ever. Full car parks, food court, just shopping in general. I think for a little while yet there are still going to be the weary customers with COVID worries etc, but that doesn't take away from an afternoon at the Mall Happy Shopping Peeps. Manukau Mall is a...

Nice enough mall that has improved on the inside and stayed current. The usual chain stores plus some specialist stores. If you are looking for gifts the florist close to the food hall has greT staff who will use their creative skills to help pick the right plants or flowers. I love the way they do fabulous budget jobs too. At one point I walked in with a small amount of money compared to regular florist prices but they still went out of their way and we're helpful and supportive. I didn't feel embarrassed or shamed they were really great. Custom tees and the other printing shop by T+T are really helpful and work with you to meet your needs. Overall staff in most shops are positive and friendly. They also have a good amount of retail workers who do all they can without having to be asked or prompted. Whitcoulls are greT at no hassling browsers which is important when you are a book lover or looking for more specially books. Also fab sales and a store card that builds points. My one concern is the growth in south Auckland and the parking and infrastructure not coping. The train station is u supportive but nudes are easier and great. Overall whether you are window shopping, meeting for coffee or running in to complete a task it's usually straightforward. I do have a comment to jb-hi-fi that some young male staff are a bit immature but most staff are great at doing their best to meet your needs. Also the best shop I've found that sells unlocked phones that are good...