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SO/ Auckland

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Princes Wharf

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Room, 2 Single Beds (SO Playful)
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Room, 1 King Bed, City View (SO Urban) | Bathroom
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Cnr. Customs East & Gore Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Popular LocationAuckland Ferry Terminal5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSky Tower12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkyCity Casino12 min walk
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (SO Urban)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Business Lounge Access (SO Club)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (SO Comfy)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room (SO Playful)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (SO Playful)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Business Lounge Access (SO Suite)

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Auckland

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District hotel, you'll find University of Auckland and Auckland Ferry Terminal. Princes Wharf and Spark Arena are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk
  • Princes Wharf - 7 min walk
  • Spark Arena - 11 min walk
  • Sky Tower - 12 min walk
  • SkyCity Casino - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 2 min walk
  • Halsey Street Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burgerfuel - 2 min walk
  • Miaan Britomart - 2 min walk
  • Kingi - 1 min walk
  • The Store - 2 min walk
  • King Made Noodles 金味德牛肉拉面 - 2 min walk

About this property

SO/ Auckland

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Princes Wharf
SO/ Auckland offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5382 square feet (500 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury SO/ Auckland. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 5382 sq ft of conference space
  • 500 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2018
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
SO/ Auckland offers 130 accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. A pillow menu is available. 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.

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.

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

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (NZD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily: NZD 49 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

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 fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 noon
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 12 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 49 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 195 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered valet parking fee: NZD 55 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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 security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 12 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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. 121 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 189 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
After booking months ago to go here for our 21st wedding anniversary which we were looking forward to as we have always wanted to stay here , we ended up extremely disappointed . Before arrival we checked our booking and realised that had we booked on the day it would have cost $1000 less which to us seemed extremely unfair, we voiced our opinion on check in and the manager basically blamed Expedia and told us to suck it up, not sure who to be more disappointed in but we will most definitely never stay here again and feel like we have been scammed by Expedia
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great location, close walk to everything central and harbourfront. Hotel is quirky and we really like the decor. Room was nice and big with comfy bed and free mini bar a plus. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geneva

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It's a lovely hotel, right in the heart of the business district so it's super convenient if you've got business down there like we did. The rooms are comfortable and the staff is friendly. It's not super family friendly, we were there with our baby and so we weren't welcome in certain locations like the rooftop bar (despite the fact that they serve food there so babies are supposed to be allowed. We wanted to have a celebratory drink and enjoy the view) or the pool. I think they're shooting for young singles instead of families so just keep that in mind. Otherwise, it's a lovely hotel.

8/10 Good

Urs

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was styled nicely. The plug in the bath was broken and didn’t retain any water. I had to make multiple calls to room service for extra mugs that took roughly 1.5hrs to arrive. Dusty bed head in places. Nice blockout curtains creating a good dark room to sleep in. Comfortable bed. The car valet guy was friendly and helped with our bags.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaiane, Toronto

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023