The Best Hotels in Auckland City
Harbour views. Restaurants celebrating locally-sourced spoils. Eco-friendly amenities. Auckland’s best hotels offer far more than just a convenient location in the heart of the city. Here’s where to book for your next trip to New Zealand’s biggest city.
The Hotel Britomart
1/14Sustainable principles guided so much of The Hotel Britomart, which opened in the city’s hip Britomart precinct during the pandemic in 2020. The result? The 99 calming, timber-clad rooms and five rooftop suites that prove sustainability can exist without sacrificing an ounce of luxury. Built from handmade bricks, the hotel certainly has eco cred, from super-low carbon emissions to compostable guest slippers.
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Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
2/14Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour ticks a lot of boxes with its Pacific-meets-Parisian boudoir style, generous rooms and inner-harbour location. A short waterfront wander delivers guests to the CBD or the restaurants of North Wharf and the Wynyard Quarter — but there’s no need to roam when the in-house restaurant, Lava, harness Asian-French flavours to such delicious effect.
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Park Hyatt Auckland
3/14New Zealand’s first Park Hyatt sits at the opposite end of Viaduct Harbour from QT. The 195-room stunner promises a true five-star experience: the 23 suites have floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Viaduct, there are four dining and drinking venues, as well as a 25-metre infinity pool and a luxurious day spa offering everything from sensory stone massages to foot scrub rituals.
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QT Auckland
4/14The decor of QT Auckland is as bold as you’d expect from a QT, with bright pops of colour artfully clashing against graphic stripes. The same decorative punch can be seen across the 150 rooms, a rooftop bar and the pan-Mediterranean Esther eatery, created by chef Sean Connolly.
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Cordis Auckland
5/14After a day of retail therapy and museum-hopping, weary travellers can return to Cordis in the heart of the CBD for a treatment at the Chuan Spa or a soothing spell in the herbal steam room. There are 640 rooms, making it one of Auckland’s larger hotels, but the service is personal, the living spaces airy and welcoming, and the onsite restaurant Eight, is a strong choice for local seafood.
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So/ Auckland
6/14Quirky design plays a central role in setting Downtown’s So/Auckland apart. From the black-on-black colour scheme to the glittering ensembles that grace the chandelier-crowned lobby, this is a stay with a difference, not least because of the exceptional amenities, inclusive of free mini-bar goodies, a lap pool, sauna, spa and wonderfully deep bathtubs in each and every room.
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Mövenpick Auckland
7/14Many book Mövenpick Auckland for its location near Britomart and Waitematā Harbour but equally as many book it for the much-beloved Chocolate Hour, where a spread of sweet treats are served daily. Both are acceptable reasons, especially when considered in tandem with the fare of exceptional onsite pan-Asian eatery BODA, sporting wonderful views of the harbour and beyond.
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Sudima Auckland City
8/14Families will love the perks of Sudima Auckland City, a wallet-friendly stay in the heart of the city. In addition to a rooftop bar for relaxed afternoons “in”, a light and bright onsite restaurant for quick bites and huge soaking tubs in Suites, two children under 12 can stay for free.
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The Grand by SkyCity
9/14No fewer than 20 restaurants, cafés and bars reside at The Grand by SkyCity within the SkyCity complex, most notably The Grill, launched by Sean Connolly, and The Sugar Club bar with its wide-angle views of the Hauraki Gulf islands. The rooms here are sleek – think deep neutral tones, leather and wood – with those on the water side taking advantage of the Waitematā Harbour location.
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M Social Auckland
10/14Occupying an exceptionally central location just across from the ferries that deliver visitors to all of Waitematā Harbour’s spoils, M Social Auckland is a no-brainer for guests looking to be close to the action. That’s not the only drawcard? Water views from every window of the hotel’s slick 180 guest rooms.
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Crowne Plaza Auckland
11/14Need deep, restorative sleep while staying at Crowne Plaza Auckland? Let the staff know you’re in need of the Sleep Advantage Program, an initiative that nods to good quality shut-eye with a range of notable extras such as a room away from lifts to ensure whisper-quiet surrounds, as well as aromatherapy kits and luxurious pillow menus.
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Sky City Hotel Auckland
12/14Settled on the site of the soaring Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino in the middle of Downtown, Sky City Hotel Auckland puts you within reach of some of the city’s most popular attractions. For high rollers, there’s Sky City Casino; for thrillseekers, it’s the soaring SkyTower and for culture buffs, there’s Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, less than 10 minutes walk from the front door.
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The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
13/14Just a few minutes walk from the shopping precincts of Commercial Bay, Britomart and Queen Street, The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour pairs convenience and comfort. The property’s apartments have all the necessities, from washing machines to dryers and full dining tables, as well as Juliette balconies for morning coffee overlooking the city or marina, depending on your allocation.
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