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The Esplanade Hotel, Bar & RestaurantvsCityLife Auckland
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, CityLife Auckland is preferred by most writers compared to The Esplanade Hotel. CityLife Auckland has a TripExpert Score of 72 with approval from 2 publications like Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
The Esplanade Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
1 Victoria Road, Devonport 744, New Zealand
From $76/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"It features lovingly tended period details such as supremely high ceilings, and has much more style than many of the luxury hotels in the city centre."
"Slick, elegant luxury boutique hotel on the Devonport Village waterfront, a 10-minute ferry ride across the harbour from Auckland."
"Upstairs, a wide corridor hung with chandeliers leads to generous rooms with period furnishings ... harbor views come at a slightly higher rate." Full review
CityLife Auckland
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
171 Queen St, P.O. Box 105-360, Auckland Central 1001, New Zealand
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Upscale
"The CityLife Hotel is a four-pearl property offering 221 upscale apartment-style rooms, ideal for travelers looking to stay in Auckland’s CBD." Full review
"The one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, especially, have everything you need (top-notch beds, full kitchens, dining room tables and pool) and are ideal for families and couples traveling together." Full review
Top Choice
"A worthy tower-block hotel offering numerous apartments over dozens of floors, ranging from studios to three-bedroom suites." Full review