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4.3 out of 5

"This little hotel is just lovely. Its location is close to the harbor, dining, markets and upscale shopping. The bathrooms are just beautiful and the ... " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 19 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Commercial Bay

Auckland Central Business District stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District hotel, you'll find Commercial Bay and Auckland Ferry Terminal. Also, Sky Tower is within half a mile (1 km) and Spark Arena is within 2 miles (3 km).

Business services

This hotel features a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities and in-room childcare. WiFi in public areas is free.

Classic Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$139* Per night/room May 20 - May 21

Boutique Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Loft Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Courtyard Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel DeBrett ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel DeBrett

Everyone (1) Couples (2)
5 out of 5
This little hotel is just lovely. Its location is close to the harbor, dining, markets and upscale shopping. The bathrooms are just beautiful and the linens are top flight. But the best part of this hotel by far is the staff. They were so accommodating and helpful and were eager to assist with anything you could ask for.

Posted by on Mar 19, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 4, 2024 by Jess Singh

Kia Ora, Myrna Thank you for your kind words! We're happy you enjoyed our hotel's location near the harbor, dining, and shops. We're glad you liked the beautiful bathrooms and top-quality linens. Our team is thrilled to hear your praise and always here to help. We hope to see you again soon!

5 out of 5
Enjoyed the overall boutique style, the friendly staff, the clean rooms, and the huge bathtub ( ;

Posted by , from SPRINGFIELD on Jun 5, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 17, 2023 by Pranav

Kia Ora Sharon,Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us and your kind words! We're glad to hear you made the most of the central location and thrilled to hear that you enjoyed overall Debrett experienceOur team look forward to welcoming you back soon.Ngā mihiPranav GosaviTeam DeBrett

2 out of 5

Why is this the #1 hotel in Auckland?

Pros: Good location downturn within walking distance to bars, restaurants, and Britomart.
Cons: Make the furniture more comfortable. Add more electrical plugs, especially one next to the bed. Stop choosing form over function in every aspect of
Location: Right downtown, 1 block off off Queen Street. Better Burger is around the corner and it was the best burger we had in NZ.
If this really is the #1 hotel, Auckland has a lot of work to do. It is very much a boutique hotel, but I can not tell who they are trying to target. Business, not really. I suppose families could be in the larger suites, but certainly not in the one we were in which I would consider barely a suite. It had a seating area, but it was like a little room connected to the bedroom via a curtain. The furniture in that seating area was atrocious. 100% form over function. It was just uncomfortable. The pictures online showed a small dining table with a couple of chairs which wasn't in our suite (every suite is different). The two windows in the room faced into the courtyard over the restaurant/bar. Luckily it had good sound insulation. Included breakfast is a continental which is fine, but it is a set continental, not a buffet. So you get what they give you and that's it. And the first morning, I had to ask about getting juice and it was met with a very hesitant "yes" that it was included. Power outlets are horrible in the room. The only ones available to plug into were by the floor under the TV. At the bedside there were two outlets on each side. A lamp in one, and either a phone or radio in the other. I figured I could unplug the light, but no. It is a completely non-standard plug. Not NZ, not Europe, etc, so it could only be used for the lamp The highlight of the room was the bathroom. Heated floors, good lighting, large shower and bathtub, and antifog mirror.

Posted by , from Orange, CA on Jul 27, 2016

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5 out of 5

The beds are the most wonderful in any hotel we've ever been in!

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet, great beds!, cool design
The DeBrett is wonderfully located in downtown Auckland. We stayed there our first few nights in New Zealand and it was perfect. Great nights of sleep on that wonderful bed, spacious rooms, fabulous breakfasts and helpful staff. Our room had a balcony that overlooked the sitting and breakfast area, but when the doors were closed we couldn't hear a thing. We often left them open though because the music they played was really enjoyable. Would stay there again without a doubt.

Posted by , from Santa Cruz, CA on Feb 7, 2011

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and 4 meeting rooms. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the luxury Hotel DeBrett. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. This 5-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1841
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Parking (limited spaces) , Offsite parking reservations required

Transport

  • Train station: Auckland Britomart Station (1.9 km / 1.2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Hotel DeBrett offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Pillow options
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

DeBretts Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

House Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Corner Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

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

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

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

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Hotel DeBrett offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 35.00 per night(853 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & 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.

  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.