Here stands Kelston Mall a retail and entertainment hub in Auckland. It is more than just a place to shop. It is a part of the community’s fabric. Kelston Mall’s story began in the 1970s and 1980s. Back then it was developed as a convenient shopping destination. Its goal was to serve local residents and visitors alike.
Kelston Mall got its name from the suburb of Kelston. This is the older name for the area around the shopping center. The mall sits at 16 West Coast Road. It is near the intersection of West Coast Road and Great North Road. Kelston Mall Limited owns and manages this bustling shopping center.
Today Kelston Mall boasts over 23 retail stores. These stores offer a wide variety of products. You can find fashion, beauty, health and lifestyle products. There are also specialty items here. Some major stores include Countdown and Flash Mobile Services. Also here are Kiwi Crafts and Hairbay. Kelston Pharmacy and Royal Nail Spa are here too.
Feeling hungry? Kelston Mall has more than 10 dining options. These range from cafes and bakeries to restaurants and takeaway outlets. You can enjoy a coffee break or a quick bite. Or you can have a family meal. A Taste of Tokyo and Pizza Hut are popular. Workshop Bar and Dawn Kitchen offer more choices. Subway, Hollywood Takeaways, Tank, McDonald’s and Wine Villa are also located here.
Parking is easy here. Kelston Mall offers over 300 car parking spaces. You can access the car park from West Coast Road or Great North Road. Parking is free for all customers.
Looking for entertainment? The Kelston Mall features a cinema complex. It is called Hollywood Cinema. Here you can enjoy the latest movies. The seats are comfortable and the sound systems are state-of-the-art.
Kelston Mall is open seven days a week. General opening hours are from 9am to 9pm Monday to Sunday. Please note that store hours may vary.
Kelston itself is a residential suburb of West Auckland. It was once a ceramics manufacturing center. Archibald Brothers had a clay and pottery yard here in the late 19th century. Kelston is home to several schools. Kelston’s population was estimated at 6,200 as of June 2024.
In 1965, a new shopping center opened in Kelston. Glen Eden is nearby. The Maori-language name for Auckland is Tamaki Makaurau. This means “Tamaki desired by many”. It refers to the desirability of its natural resources and geography.
Kelston Mall is more than a shopping center. It is a place where community and convenience meet. It continues to evolve. It still serves the needs of the Kelston community and beyond. Kelston Mall remains a vital part of Auckland’s retail landscape.