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SO/ Auckland

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

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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Suite, 1 King Bed (Atelier. Club Signature Access) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 49 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Cnr. Customs East & Gore Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, University of Auckland
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio King

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Atelier Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Loft Suite, Club Signature Access, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Loft Suite, Club Signature Access, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed

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

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Collection) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Collection)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Collection) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Collection)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed (Collection Accessible) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

1 King Bed (Collection Accessible)

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Collection

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Collection Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Collection Accessible, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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LOFT SUITE, Club Signature Access, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

  • 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
  • Spark Arena - 10 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

  • ‪King Made Noodles 金味德牛肉拉面 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Daily Bread — Britomart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kebabs On Queen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪kingi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hi-So - ‬1 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 minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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, maximum occupancy 2)
  • 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

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
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)
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 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. 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

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

How close is SO/ Auckland to the airport?

SO/ Auckland is 17.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at SO/ Auckland?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SO/ Auckland on Dec 21, 2025 start from $145.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does SO/ Auckland have an airport shuttle?

SO/ Auckland offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 195 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is SO/ Auckland to the beach?

This hotel is 6.1 mi (17-min drive) from Takapuna Beach and 4.9 mi (17-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does SO/ Auckland offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at SO/ Auckland, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 49 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at SO/ Auckland?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SkyCity Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at SO/ Auckland?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for NZD 65 per night.

Does SO/ Auckland have a pool?

SO/ Auckland features an indoor pool.

Does SO/ Auckland have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and light fare.

Does SO/ Auckland have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at So/ Spa, where you can enjoy prenatal massages.

How close is SO/ Auckland to downtown Auckland?

SO/ Auckland is 0.3 mi away from Auckland.

SO/ Auckland Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 268 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

Traveled with group
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

Alia

🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karli

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

8/10 Good

Rob

Traveled with partner
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

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria, Malden

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

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Courtney

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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