Hotels in Auckland

Overlooking Auckland Harbour, this stylishly renovated wooden villa offers boutique accommodation. Downstairs are two rooms both with ensuite, lounge area, wireless internet, Egyptian cotton sheets on the bed, and private access. Upstairs is a spacious, luxury apartment with spa and private deck. There’s also a solar heated pool on-site. This makes a great place to splash out - everything about this place screams attention to detail. Great shops and West Lynn bars and restaurants are a short walk away.

Without exaggeration, this is one of the finest B&Bs in the entire country, with sumptuous, restored kauri-timber floors that feel like silk beneath bare feet, leading to exquisite en-suite rooms filled with fresh flowers, antique furniture and sherry or port decanters. There is a delightful verandah for breakfast (weather permitting) and the meal itself is an event of major proportions and large, healthy and hearty portions. It is served by an ultra-friendly couple, who offer sailing trips around the bay on their boat.

Auckland's most interesting international-class luxury hotel was originally the city's most historic and spectacular department store, Farmers. The landmark building has an iconic reputation and is a wonderful example of Southern Hemisphere art deco styling. The Heritage has two separate accommodation wings, made up of 467 rooms and suites, a tennis court and two swimming pools (one roof-top). There’s also a health club, a glass atrium and, best of all, a grand tea room with fantastic views of the harbour. Quite simply, this Auckland hotel is style and luxury personified.

It won’t win any design awards, but City Lodge offers central accommodation that is secure, comfortable and great value. Small, simple rooms are kept tidy and clean, and come with tiny ensuite, fridge, TV and biggish windows (rooms for disabled travellers available). There’s also wireless internet, and a shared kitchen and loungeroom. A great option in Auckland’s overcrowded budget market.