Auckland: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Auckland side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Auckland Harbour Suites	Best Value Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG	Luxury Horizon by SkyCity
Guest score	8.0/10	8.7/10	9.3/10
Reviews	5,525	3,795	3,402
Stars	★★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Britomart	Auckland Central Business District	Auckland Central Business District
Reference price per night	€118	€181	€205
Guests like	Location: Central spot within walking distance of the harbour, Britomart station, shops, and restaurants. Views: Upper floors offer outlooks over the city skyline, Sky Tower, and harbour.	Location: Central position within walking distance of the harbour, Sky Tower, and public transport links. Breakfast: Large buffet with a wide variety of hot and cold options including a pancake machine.	Location: Connected to Sky City via a walkway and close to CBD restaurants and bus stops. Staff: Friendly, helpful team provide a warm welcome and assist with luggage.
Guests mention	Value For Money: Reasonable room rates for the central area, though parking fees and bonds add extra costs.	Value For Money: Generally considered fair priced, though some guests noted unexpected extra charges.	Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, though food, breakfast, and parking costs are considered high.
Good for	pool, family, gym	family, gym, ac, breakfast	gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Auckland Harbour Suites if price matters most, Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG for the best balance of score and price, and Horizon by SkyCity if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.