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Sofitel Auckland Viaduct HarbourvsBrown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel

Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour ranks significantly better than Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel. Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour scores 85 with positive reviews from 8 sources including Afar Magazine, Star Service and The Telegraph.

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
8/10
21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
From $177/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"This hotel offers stunning views of the harbor with side-glance skyline views of the city. This former Westin is among the top hotels in the city." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The 171-room Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is a five-pearl business hotel right on Auckland's Harbour, a short walk from the offices of the Central Business District." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With its generous rooms and meltingly comfortable beds, the Sofitel has its attributes beyond the sleek, Pacific-inspired entrance." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This waterfront hotel presents the customer with both luxury and a friendly environment, as well as views of the ever-changing Viaduct Basin from some rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour blends French and South Pacific influences while respecting the maritime heritage of the area." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"French élan is right at home in this quintessential New Zealand setting overlooking Waitemata Harbour."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This stylistic marriage of Parisian salon and Pacific meeting house is just out of earshot from the bars and restaurants of the Viaduct Harbour’s busy end." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A chic, contemporary hideaway with a distinctly French flair. Hermès amenities are included in the rooms and there is an opulent new spa with state-of-the-art accoutrements "
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Opt for the Opera Suite for a truly luxurious experience.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Auckland is one of the world's great harbour cities, so it makes perfect sense to stay beside the water." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"It boasts the high standards that you would expect from the French hotel brand, with a fine-dining restaurant, elegant interiors, and an impressive spa and wellness center."
Brown Kiwi Backpacker Hostel
7/10
7 Prosford St, Auckland Central, New Zealand
From $0/night
  • Laundy Room
  • Kitchenette
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Overall, this place offers a good atmosphere and a terrific garden courtyard in which to while away summer days and nights." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1900, this two-storey refurbished colonial house has a pleasant garden and offers unusual warmth, hospitality and character."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Compact, cosy little hostel in a restored Victorian villa on a quiet street close to the Ponsonby cafés."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"As unassuming as its namesake, this gay-friendly hostel is tucked away in a busy-by-day commercial strip, a stone’s throw from all the good shopping and grazing opportunities." Full review

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