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The Oyster InnvsSofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is preferred by most writers compared to The Oyster Inn. Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour has a TripExpert Score of 76 with praise from 4 sources like oyster.com, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
The Oyster Inn
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
124 Ocean View Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand
From $173/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"Jonathan Rutherfurd Best and Andrew Glenn (a former Louis Vuitton exec) opened the Oyster Inn on Waiheke Island in 2012." Full review
"With a breezy and cool ambience inspired by classic American Cape Cod style, The Oyster Inn has just three rooms in the heart of the Oneroa shops." Full review
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
Star Service
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Gayot
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"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
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
"With its generous rooms and meltingly comfortable beds, the Sofitel has its attributes beyond the sleek, Pacific-inspired entrance." Full review
"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
"The Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour blends French and South Pacific influences while respecting the maritime heritage of the area." Full review
"French élan is right at home in this quintessential New Zealand setting overlooking Waitemata Harbour."
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
"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 "
Auckland Travel Guide
May 16, 2022
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Opt for the Opera Suite for a truly luxurious experience.
"Auckland is one of the world's great harbour cities, so it makes perfect sense to stay beside the water." Full review
"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."
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