Auckland City’s Best Places to Stay
Harbour views. Restaurants celebrating locally-sourced spoils. Eco-friendly amenities. Auckland’s best hotels offer far more than just a great location in the heart of the city. Here are some of our favourites to consider booking next time you're in town.
The Hotel Britomart
1/14Sustainable principles guided every aspect of the creation of The Hotel Britomart, opened gamely in the city’s hip Britomart precinct during the pandemic in 2020. The result? A hotel for the future, with 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 has eco-cred that extends from its super-low carbon emissions to the compostable guest slippers.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at The Hotel Britomart.
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
2/14You don’t have big names like Barack Obama and Bono in your guest rooms without a solid reputation. Sofitel 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 takes guests to the CBD or the bars and restaurants of North Wharf and the Wynyard Quarter, though there’s no need to roam when the in-house restaurant, Lava, creates Asian-French fusion to such great effect.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.
Park Hyatt Auckland
3/14New Zealand’s first Park Hyatt sits at the opposite end of Viaduct Harbour from QT. In operation since September 2020, 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, and guests have access to a luxurious day spa.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at Park Hyatt Auckland.
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QT Auckland
4/14Part of a mini hotel-boom in Auckland, QT Auckland opened in late 2020 on Viaduct Harbour. The decor is bold (as you’d expect from a QT), with bright pops of colour artfully clashing against graphic stripes. There are 150 rooms, a rooftop bar and the pan-Mediterranean Esther restaurant created by chef Sean Connolly.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at QT Auckland.
Cordis Auckland
5/14After a day of museum-hopping and retail therapy, 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 steamroom. There are 640 rooms, making it one of Auckland’s larger hotels, but the service is personal, the rooms airy and welcoming, and the Eight Restaurant a strong choice for local seafood.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at Cordis Auckland.
SO/ Auckland
6/14Quirky design plays a central role in setting Downtown’s SO/ Auckland apart from the pack. 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.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at SO/ Auckland.
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Mövenpick Auckland
7/14Be honest: have you booked a stay at Mövenpick Auckland for its location near Britomart and Waitematā Harbour or for its beloved Chocolate Hour? Both are acceptable reasons, especially when considered in tandem with the fare of exceptional on-site eatery BODA, boasting wonderful views of the surroundings as well as a delicious pan-Asian menu.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at Mövenpick Auckland.
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 on-site restaurant for quick bites and huge soaking tubs in Suites (if the kids are settled in bed, of course), there’s the big benefit of having two kids under 12 stay for free.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at Sudima Auckland City.
The Grand by SkyCity
9/14No fewer than 20 restaurants, cafes and bars serve guests at The Grand by SkyCity within the SkyCity complex, including 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 Waitemata Harbour location.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at The Grand by SkyCity.
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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. The extra drawcard? Water views from every window of the hotel’s slick 180 guest rooms.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at M Social Auckland.
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.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at Crowne Plaza Auckland.
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 a host of the city’s most popular attractions. For high rollers, there’s Sky City Casino; for thrill seekers, it’s the soaring SkyTower and for culture buffs, there’s Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, less than ten minutes walk from the front door.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at Sky City Hotel Auckland.
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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, with Juliette balconies for morning coffee overlooking the city or marina, depending on your allocation.
Read more and earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent when you book your next stay at The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.