Best Hotels in
Auckland

Auckland's most prestigious hotel address sits at the heart of the SkyCity complex with direct access to the Sky Tower — 316 rooms of genuine luxury, a spectacular spa, and six restaurants including the acclaimed Huami for Cantonese cuisine.

• City Centre
• Sky Tower
• Luxury

A sleek French-operated luxury hotel on the Viaduct Harbour with some of Auckland's finest harbour views from its upper-floor rooms and rooftop bar. The combination of waterfront position and Sofitel's service standards makes it consistently one of Auckland's top performers.

• Viaduct Harbour
• Luxury
• Harbour Views

QT's first New Zealand hotel brings its theatrical design signature to a heritage building in Auckland's CBD — bold art installations, dramatically designed rooms, and the Rooftop at QT bar with Sky Tower-adjacent views. One of Auckland's most exciting new hotels.

• City Centre
• Design
• Rooftop

A beloved Auckland institution inside a 1920s art deco building at the top of High Street — Hotel DeBrett is New Zealand's most characterful boutique hotel with 25 individually decorated rooms, a popular bistro and bar, and a position in the heart of the CBD's best dining precinct.

• City Centre
• Art Deco
• Boutique

A brilliantly conceived airport hotel that completely reimagines what a transit property can be — vibrant colour, genuine local art, outdoor pool, and rooms far more stylish than any airport hotel deserves. Perfect for layovers or early departures.

• Airport
• Transit
• Design

A well-run, sociable hostel in Auckland's most desirable suburb steps from Ponsonby Road's restaurant strip. Clean private rooms and dorms available — one of the best budget options for those wanting to experience Auckland like a local.

• Ponsonby
• Budget
• Social

A historic Auckland pub-hotel in the CBD with comfortable rooms above a lively bar and bistro. An honest, well-priced option in a city where accommodation costs can be significant, with direct access to Auckland's best drinking institution.

• City Centre
• Pub Rooms
• Budget

A large, well-run luxury hotel near the Sky Tower with 411 rooms, extensive conferencing facilities, multiple restaurants, and a notable spa. A reliable choice for business visitors and those who prefer a more conventional luxury experience.

• City Centre
• Business
• Spa

A cheerfully decorated boutique B&B in a Victorian villa on a quiet Ponsonby street, the Great Ponsonby pairs original New Zealand art on every wall with a superb organic breakfast and the warmth of genuine independent hospitality.

• Ponsonby
• B&B
• Art

A smart, well-priced apartment hotel on Auckland's North Shore with sea views to Rangitoto Island and easy ferry connections to the CBD. A great choice for those wanting a quieter, beach-adjacent Auckland experience.

• Takapuna
• Beach
• Apartments