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SO/ Auckland

5.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 49 per person)
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Exterior
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cnr. Customs East & Gore Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Princes Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sky Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

1 King Bed (Collection Accessible)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Collection)

Room, 1 King Bed (Collection)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Suite, Club Signature Access, 1 King Bed | Living area

Loft Suite, Club Signature Access, 1 King Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Collection)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Atelier. Club Signature Access)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Atelier. Club Signature Access)

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Auckland

SO/ Auckland is centrally located in Auckland, a 4-minute walk from University of Auckland and 5 minutes by foot from Auckland Ferry Terminal. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Wharf and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Spark Arena.

What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sky Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Giapo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King Made Noodles 金味德牛肉拉面 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Daily Bread — Britomart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ortolana - ‬2 min walk

About this property

SO/ Auckland

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
SO/ Auckland offers 130 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

So/ Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 130 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 49-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Javalab, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Auckland? This hotel has 5382 square feet (500 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Javalab - This café serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Harbour Society - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Hi So - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
Mixo - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return 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
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • 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

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

SO/ Auckland Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 245 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had issues on our last day at the hotel as the lift broke down. None of the staff had a back up plan. No stairs which is not good encase of a fire 🔥. The breakfast was terrible. Only hot food was the omelet. Had to ask twice for a cup of tea. The room hadn't been cleaned properly as found a lighter and cigarette butt . The bath in the room was amazing. Its a wacky hotel the decor in the lobby cool. The pool and gym amazing. But not worth the stay. Better hotels in Auckland city. To choose from. I was very disappointed in my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, AUCKLAND

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Business traveller
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

Verified traveller

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

Marek

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

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

Beautiful, yet way too short

We stayed only one night and could not use all the great amenities. Dinner at the hotel was great. The room was spacious, clean, and very nicely designed. The hotel had a technical issue which could not be fixed during our stay and affected all rooms. The management however compensated us in a great and interesting way which was an amazing way to apologize for the inconvenience. Will we come back? Definitely! We still need to ise the spa, the pool, the gym, and many more amenities.
Dinner at SO/ Auckland
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Would not recommend

Bad experience would not recommend. TV did not work in room and management was not helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Whangarei

Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

madelaine

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Was a terrible experience, the valet crashed our vehicle and the manager refused to be of any help, there was no compensation or any responsibility from their behalf, he was aggressive in his handling of the situation and the staff were very unhappy. Definitely do not recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Arina

Travelled with partner
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

Riasat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

2/10 Terrible

Williams

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

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

Great CBD stay

Great trip with adjoining rooms. Toddler with us and friends in the other room. Very helpful & friendly staff.
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

Monique

Travelled with partner
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

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with our newborn and found it very easy going and the staff were really sweet and accommodating. Loved the King Studio room! It was spacious and felt luxurious with lots of design touches. I wouldn't say it was particularly quiet with loud music from the bars and sirens on a Saturday night, but didn't bother us. The restaurant food and service was great, but would suggest they lower the lights for more ambiance?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024