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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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67 Customs Street East, Auckland, CBD, 1010
  • Place, University of Auckland
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Atelier Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A large bed with a geometric headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned wall.

Loft Suite, Club Signature Access, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large mirror.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Collection)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Atelier. Club Signature Access)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a large window with a city view, and a curtain.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Atelier. Club Signature Access)

  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red accent wall, a TV, and a bathroom with a glass shower.

Room, 1 King Bed (Collection)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a piano, and a window with curtains.

1 King Bed (Collection Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Collection

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

SO/ Auckland is centrally located in Auckland, a 3-minute walk from University of Auckland and 6 minutes by foot from Auckland Ferry Terminal. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Wharf and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Spark Arena.

What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sky Tower - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spark Arena - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 2 min walk
  • The Strand Station - 15 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Amano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪King Made Noodles 金味德牛肉拉面 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Daily Bread — Britomart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

SO/ Auckland

SO/ Auckland offers 130 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision.

So/ Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 130 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 49-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Javalab Café, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Auckland? This hotel has 5382 square feet (500 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Javalab Café - This café serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Harbour Society - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
HI-SO - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
MIXO - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered valet parking on site (NZD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 49 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Harbour Society
  • HI-SO
  • Javalab Café
  • MIXO

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 5,382 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
12 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 49 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 195 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Covered valet parking fee: NZD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

SO/ Auckland Hotel
SO/ Auckland Hotel
SO/ Auckland Auckland
SO/ Auckland Hotel Auckland

SO/ Auckland Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 343 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a awesome stay will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room & helpful staff - nothing was a problem
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms! Quiet and comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, tidy, cool design great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and functional with decent facilities. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast selection. Nice gym and swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indoor pool was novel , some great shops nearby and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic central hotel close to all sights in Auckland CBD and to transport links.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shifat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, location and service were all top notch. Very impressed by SO/
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the view were wonderful. The location of the hotel is ideal for enjoying shopping, fine dining and the Auckland waterfront. The indoor pool was a much appreciated amenity.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have stayed at. Clean, unique, and comfortable. Staff were friendly and useful with any needs we had. The highlight was the sauna, spa, pool, and gym.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the S/O very much. The staff was most helpful, clean and well appointed rooms, excellent dining, nice rooftop bar with an excellent view. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Great location..highly recomended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Wonderful staff, great studio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and close to city
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was beautiful and staff where great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff took care of a problem immediately with the in room safe. The soaking tub was amazing!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VAUGHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect, love the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location- stayed with club access which was a life saver when jet lagged! Allowed a chance for a quiet snack and then crashing out early in peace. Lits to do nearby, including a day trip by boat to a bird sanctuary island from near the maritime museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! They were able to arrange our early check in and room upgrade. We had a lovely soaking tub. The breakfast buffet has good quality food and a vast variety of foods and juices as well as a barista. The location is convenient to the port, shopping and local transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luisma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was a great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luisma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
fantastic room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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