Hotel
Park Hyatt Auckland
Five-star waterfront hotel on Halsey Street with 195 rooms around a light-filled atrium, Māori artwork, a 25-metre harbour-view infinity pool and a spa.
The Hotel Britomart
A 99-room hotel of handmade brick and timber in the Britomart precinct, New Zealand's only 5 Green Star hotel, home to the seafood restaurant kingi.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury boutique hotel
- Area
- Britomart, Auckland, New Zealand
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- thehotelbritomart.com
Good to know
- Restaurant
- Event spaces
- 5 Green Star building
- Suites with terraces
Why we recommend it
The Hotel Britomart sits on Galway Street in the Britomart precinct, the nine-block neighbourhood of the downtown waterfront that the hotel itself describes as one of the most dynamic parts of the city. With 99 guest rooms it is intimate by city-hotel standards, and it has built a reputation as one of the country's leading places to stay.
The building is a large part of its appeal. Its exterior is clad in handmade bricks and the rooms are lined with timber, with bespoke design details produced by New Zealand designers, architects and artisans. At the entrance stands Pou Tu Te Rangi, a public artwork by Chris Bailey. The hotel is New Zealand's only 5 Green Star hotel, certified for its design and build by the New Zealand Green Building Council, and it holds Qualmark Gold and other sustainability credentials. It also carries a Michelin Key for 2026, the Michelin Guide's recognition for hotels.
Rooms range from standard guest rooms to the Landing Suites, which the hotel describes as highly crafted. The top-floor Wairoa Suite has a terrace with a fireplace and a stone bathroom, making it one of the most distinctive suites in the city.
Dining is centred on kingi, the hotel's restaurant, which is named after the kingfish and focuses on seafood. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so guests can eat on site at any time of day. For private occasions, kingi Private and private dining at The Libraries are available, and The Libraries, The Lobby Lounge and The Courtyard are used for events and weddings.
The hotel suits couples, design lovers and travellers who value sustainability, as well as business visitors who want a quieter alternative to the large towers. It also offers packages, gifting options and a Native Forest Farm experience, details of which are on the website, along with parking information.
The location is one of the most convenient in Auckland. Britomart is on the downtown waterfront, and Galway Street itself is home to Cafe Hanoi and a branch of Daily Bread, so breakfast and dinner options are on the doorstep. For reservations, phone the hotel or email [email protected], and book well ahead for weekends and the summer season.
The Hotel Britomart FAQs
How many rooms does The Hotel Britomart have?
99 guest rooms, including the Landing Suites and the top-floor Wairoa Suite.
Is the hotel environmentally certified?
Yes. It is New Zealand's only 5 Green Star hotel, certified for design and build by the New Zealand Green Building Council.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
Yes. kingi, named after the kingfish, serves seafood for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Has the hotel received a Michelin Key?
Yes, it displays a Michelin Key for 2026.
Where is the hotel?
At 29 Galway Street in the Britomart precinct on the downtown waterfront.
Can you hold events or weddings there?
Yes. The Libraries, The Lobby Lounge, The Courtyard and kingi Private are available for events.
What is special about the Wairoa Suite?
It is on the top floor, with a terrace fireplace and a stone bathroom.
How do you book?
Phone +64 9 300 9595 or email [email protected].