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SO/ Auckland

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 49 per person)
Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Located close to Auckland Ferry Terminal and Princes Wharf, SO/ Auckland provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage at So/ Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has a 24-hour business center and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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Air conditioning
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  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
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Balcony
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Club Lounge
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  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
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Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
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Refrigerator
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

Located in Auckland Central Business District, a neighborhood in Auckland, SO/ Auckland is near a train station. Queens Wharf and Auckland Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Queen Street Shopping District and Princes Wharf. Traveling with kids? Make time for Auckland Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Spark Arena.
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Cnr. Customs East & Gore Street, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sky Tower - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 2 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daily Bread — Britomart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr Murdoch’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪kingi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King Made Noodles 金味德牛肉拉面 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Giapo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

SO/ Auckland

Luxury eco-certified hotel near University of Auckland
Located close to Auckland Ferry Terminal and Princes Wharf, SO/ Auckland provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage at So/ Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has a 24-hour business center and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and wedding services
Room features
All 130 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and childcare services
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and hair dryers
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered valet parking on site (NZD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 49 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Harbour Society
  • Hi So
  • Javalab
  • Mixo

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 5,382 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
12 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 49 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 195 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered valet parking fee: NZD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

SO/ Auckland Hotel
SO/ Auckland Hotel
SO/ Auckland Auckland
SO/ Auckland Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Does SO/ Auckland have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is SO/ Auckland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SO/ Auckland?

Valet parking is available for NZD 65 per night.

What time is check-in at SO/ Auckland?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at SO/ Auckland?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does SO/ Auckland provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 195 per vehicle applies.

Where is SO/ Auckland located?

This family-friendly Auckland hotel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of University of Auckland, Auckland Ferry Terminal, and Princes Wharf. Spark Arena and Sky Tower are also within 15 minutes. Auckland Britomart Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 16 minutes.

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SO/ Auckland Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 250 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily Jasmine Beixe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cosy. Helpful and friendly staff. Love the stay, even if it's just for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 all around!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alia

🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel downtown Auckland. Easy access to everything. Walking distance from main attractions. Great food and service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location - Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was disappointing for the price and reputation of the hotel. At night there was a lot of noise on our floor, which staff mentioned was due to flooding issues. There was wind-like gust in the hallway, and our door constantly rattled as if someone was knocking, making it hard to sleep. On top of that, the air-conditioning unit had a very bright blue LED light that stayed on all night, even when switched off, and we had to try covering it to block out the light. While the property is modern, clean, and in a good location with friendly staff, the overall experience was uncomfortable, hopefully I would have a better experience next time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. This part of Auckland is a bit rough at night, but very convenient and pleasant during the day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exquisite property and accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property with great staff, definitely staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel, can't fault it. Highly recommend

Excellent modern hotel with great facilities. Handy location near commercial bay restaurants/shops and the viaduct/ferry terminal. The rooms were large, comfortable, modern and clean. Rooftop bar is epic if you want a cocktail and enjoy the harbour views. Long indoor pool, jacuzzi spa, gym and even a sauna was a nice surprise. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great staff! a good gym and a spa tub that was nice and hot! the daily breakfasts were very good the room was kept clean every day and an easy walk to shops and restaurants if i return to Auckland i will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed by the lobby staff (concierge and front desk). We were invited to dine for breakfast as our room was being prepared which was a wonderful experience as we had just flew in 17 hours from the US. This was such an unexpected surprise as usually hotel staff would ask you to come back during check in. Our stay was absolutely amazing. From the dining room staff at breakfast each morning to the housekeeping staff who warmly wished us good day each time we passed them. SO Auckland will be very much spoken about to everyone we know who wishes to visit New Zealand.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maudie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and awesome location. Staff were so accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our night here, the rooms are lovely and the free snacks and amenities are a great touch. Bed was super comfy and rooms were quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and ambiance was great. Breaksat option was a winner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. The rooms are great size and the beds are the most comfiest I’ve ever sleeped in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really modern, clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Arina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is clean, there is everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect City Location

Beautiful central location with a perfect location for everything downtown. Amazing luxury styled Hotel with great ammenities. The hotel has gorgeous interiors, and the staff are fantastic and extremely helpful and well-mannered. Would I stay here again, definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

madelaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel bit quirky

Fantastic hotel we booked four rooms for two couples two children and an infant and a parent. The rooms were fantastic enjoyed all the services including the pool buffet breakfast. Our only complaint was the green lights in the room are a little bit of a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Loved ataying there will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendly staff and the swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

fakhereh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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