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The Boatshed vs The Grand by SkyCity

Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, SKYCITY Grand Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Boatshed. SKYCITY Grand Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 6 publications such as oyster.com, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.

The Boatshed
The Boatshed
7 / 10
Corner of Tawa and Huia Streets, Little Oneroa, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
From $0 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A boutique seaside hotel overlooking Oneroa Bay."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"It’s Hamptons-meets-Kiwi cool at this seven-room boutique hotel set above Little Oneroa Beach on Waiheke Island." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you feel like staying in a "lighthouse" without the responsibility for ships, this two-story turret suite at The Boatshed maybe the place for you." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Boatshed now offers six sun-drenched accommodations that complement the laid-back island vibe—a magnet for a free-spirited set of artists, vintners, chefs, and water lovers." Full review
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
8 / 10
90 Federal St, Auckland Central, New Zealand
From $149 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Linked to the SKYCITY hotel and casino complex by a bridge, it offers the best of everything." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The specially commissioned works of top New Zealand artists hanging in the soaring lobby of Auckland's latest major hotel are testimony to the attention to design throughout." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Where Sky City is a four-star hotel in the casino complex, this place ups the stakes by being five-star and a truly smart experience."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is host to a spectacular observation deck." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The hotel itself has two restaurants, a cocktail lounge, terrace, lap pool, gym and spa, while the SKYCITY complex has 11 restaurants and bars, three casinos and live entertainment."
Star Service Star Service
"This is the easiest building in town to find, thanks to its namesake, next-door SKYTOWER, which reigns majestically over the Auckland skyline." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is an enormous luxury business hotel located below Auckland's landmark Sky Tower." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The Skycity Grand is cooler than its name suggests with excellent entertainment facilities and an abundance of eating and drinking options." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"As well as having three premium restaurants, a day spa, a great gym, an on call doctor and a baby-sitting service, this 5-star Hotel is only an airbridge away from the SkyCity complex and casino. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"the top of the Sky Tower is hundreds of feet in the air, and as it does a full revolution over a period of an hour you will get a true 360-degree view of this stunning city. " Full review