Auckland's CBD is compact and walkable. Queen Street runs uphill from the waterfront, Hobson Street is a block west near Sky Tower and the Viaduct, and Waterloo Quadrant sits on the hill by the university and Albert Park.
| Hotel | Address | Stand-out | Best for | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous Heritage Auckland | 35 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD | Pools in the city | Families, longer stays and anyone who wants a pool | $$$ | Check rates |
| The Quadrant Hotel & Suites | 10 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland CBD | Apartments with kitchens | Families and stays of a week or more | $$ | Check rates |
| Legacy Airedale Hotel | 380 Queen Street, Auckland CBD | Art Deco on Queen Street | Theatre and concert trips, couples | $$ | Check rates |
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📍 35 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD
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A landmark hotel in the former Farmers department store, with a heated indoor pool, a rooftop pool and a tennis court a short walk from the Viaduct.
Best for: Families, longer stays and anyone who wants a pool
📍 10 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland CBD
Apartments with kitchensCentralKitchenFamilies
An apartment hotel on the hill by the University of Auckland and Albert Park, with full kitchens in the one- and two-bedroom units.
Best for: Families and stays of a week or more
📍 380 Queen Street, Auckland CBD
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The former Scenic Hotel Auckland, refurbished with its Art Deco details kept, facing the Town Hall in the theatre district.
Best for: Theatre and concert trips, couples
The ferry terminal at the bottom of Queen Street has boats to Waiheke Island and Devonport. The AirportLink bus runs from the city to Auckland Airport, and taxis take about 30 minutes outside rush hour.
Rendezvous Heritage Auckland has a heated indoor pool and a rooftop pool, plus a tennis court and gyms.
The Quadrant's one- and two-bedroom apartments have kitchens. Legacy Airedale also has self-contained apartments.
Yes, under a new name. The building at 380 Queen Street became Airedale Boutique Suites and is now listed as Legacy Airedale Hotel, part of the Scenic Hotel Group.
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