Though Auckland has rapidly matured as a destination, it has long lacked the breadth of accommodations you’d expect from a busy city. The best hotels... Read More
Though Auckland has rapidly matured as a destination, it has long lacked the breadth of accommodations you’d expect from a busy city. The best hotels in Auckland range from boutique owner-operated Hotel DeBretts in the heart of the city to the uber-premium, single-occupancy St Marys Residence in the very desirable St Marys Bay. In between are some excellent five-star hotels that are great for family getaways or romantic trips. There are also fine temptations further afield on Waiheke Island—the outcrop that began as a hippie haven and has since become an enclave for the well-heeled set and their holiday homes. There’s also an unforgettable glamping experience called Wainamu on the wildly elemental west coast—lose yourself in nature here, then close the day in a steaming bath beneath the starry night sky.
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Hilton Auckland
This ship-like steel-and-glass hotel has a prime position on Princes Wharf with views of the Waitemata Harbour and city from its front suites. There's... Read More
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Hotel DeBrett
In the best part of central Auckland—historic High Street—this boutique offering does its own rendition of deluxe Art Deco style. The 25 rooms are a... Read More
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Hotel Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
With its generous rooms and meltingly comfortable beds, the Sofitel has its attributes beyond the sleek, Pacific-inspired entrance. Located on the inner... Read More
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SkyCity Grand Hotel
With its sweeping marble entrance and Karl Maughan’s vivid six-panel artwork of native fauna on display in the foyer, the SkyCity Grand is the place to... Read More
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St. Mary's Residence
St Mary's Residence is a one-of-a-kind lodge in Auckland. Located in the inner-city suburb of St. Mary's Bay, it's an exclusive-use villa in a high-end ... Read More
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The Boatshed
It’s Hamptons-meets-Kiwi cool at this seven-room boutique hotel set above Little Oneroa Beach on Waiheke Island. The interiors have wainscotted walls,... Read More
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The Langham, Auckland
If you're looking for five-star accomodations in Auckland, the Langham is the place to book. With marble surfaces, brass trimmings, fresh flowers... Read More
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The Oyster Inn
Jonathan Rutherfurd Best and Andrew Glenn (a former Louis Vuitton exec) opened the Oyster Inn on Waiheke Island in 2012. With a seafood restaurant, shop... Read More
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Wainamu Luxury Tents
This luxe New Zealand camping experience encapsulates off-the-grid romance in Bethells Beach. The wild nature of the area, about 40 minutes form central... Read More