Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

Hotels
Sofitel
8.2 (467 reviews)
21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue , Auckland , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Variety of breakfast options
Cons:
Dirty windows
Overpriced room
Noisy outside area

Categories

Cleanliness
6.84
The windows in the room were dirty and not cleaned as promised.
Service
9.31
Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout the stay.
Location
9.35
Location was great with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.3
Room quality was average with issues like awkward TV placement.
Amenities
8.33
Facilities like the heated pool and restaurant were appreciated.
Value for Money
6.79
The pricing felt high for the level of amenities and room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Breakfast had a great variety and was well-staffed.
Overall Experience
8.81
Despite some issues, the overall experience was positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 17:39

Property Description

Stunning Views and Culinary Delights
Experience captivating views of Viaduct Harbour Basin while indulging in exquisite dining at La Maree Restaurant and French Press Café.

Luxurious Accommodations
All rooms feature private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and spacious bathrooms with rain showers and deep soaking bathtubs for ultimate comfort.

Soothing Spa Treatments and Exclusive Lounge
Relax and rejuvenate at Sofitel Spa with tailored treatments using renowned French and local products. Access Club Millésime for additional perks and a selection of culinary delights and beverages.

To book your stay at the sophisticated Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, visit our website today!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card. Please note valet parking is $52 per vehicle per night and $25 for up to 4 hours. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that vehicle height restriction is 6.6 feet.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AKL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs NZD 52 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 100 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 467 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.84
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 6.79
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Thomas couple us
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Cynthia couple us
10
Amazing staff and location!!!
Pros:

Incredible location and the staff were amazing. They all went to above and beyond to provide anything needed.

Cons:

Our hand held shower was leaking and could not figure out how to use the rain shower head in the ceiling.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple us
10
Nice hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Very nice.

Cons:

No counter space in the bathroom. Huge tub and large room but nowhere to put toiletries.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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David couple ie
10
Pros:

We liked everything here staff super hotel super

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Cuneo solo_traveller au
8
Pleasant and enjoyable.
Pros:

Location was amazing. Accessible to many scenic spots.

Cons:

The spa was not clean.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Hsin-Han extended_group nz
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Christopher family_with_children nz
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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WorldWideTravel88 Family Bangkok
10
One of the Better Sofitels in the World
Pros:

This is a very good Sofitel by world standards.  It is not as good as Park Hyatt nearby but the price at Sofitel is much lower than PH so the comparison is not fair; for its price range there is a lot to like about this Sofitel.  The hotel was 100% full for our dates so I did not expect a suite upgrade as Accor Diamond, but they gave us a small upgrade anyway.  I am not a fan of hotels in U-shape because of lack of privacy but otherwise our room was nice.

I try to avoid Accor lounges in France because they are low quality and overcrowded (France being home base for Accor) but as a general rule, the farther away we get from France, Accor lounges improve.  NZ is far enough.  The lounge was stylish and quiet with enough food for small meal.  Drinks were not the best but the rum from St.Croix (USVI) was nice.  The one negative is that the lounge only opens at 14:30; even if we don't want breakfast in the lounge I find value in having a lounge available in the morning or mid day.

Breakfast was equally quiet as the lounge despite the hotel being full which was unexpected and it was a nice combo of menu + buffet. 

I might be interested in staying at Sofitel SO next time to compare but for sure Sofitel Viaduct Harbour is a fine choice.

2026-02-22 via Tripadvisor
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Sally solo_traveller nz
7
Pros:

Decor was stunning, helpful friendly polite staff, location, comfy bed, coffee machine and tea selection, and the location was superb.

Cons:

Our room wasn't serviced, the heating didn't work, and the iron was broken.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Bruce couple nz
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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ShrimpUK Couples Newton Abbot, Devon, England
8
Good location, convenient for shopping or the ferry ports.
Pros:

We had a club room and chose valet parking. When you first arrive it seems quite dark and soulless and there isn’t a conventional reception. Our room wasn’t quite ready so we went to the cafe, which was noisy, so we opted for lunch in the restaurant which was really fresh and nice with friendly service. Our room was small but a harbour view with a Juliette balcony. As others have said, the aircon controls are very iffy and the rooms are freezing, we opened the balcony door for a bit of warmth. The room and bathroom were clean and the bed was really comfortable. We checked out early on the last day and had breakfast, the staff there were really nice and the food was pretty good. During our stay we did try the club lounge and that was also good with various wines and some hot meals as well as canapés. After we checked out we were billed for a room bar charge in error, this was disappointing as they didn’t email us we just saw it on our banking app, it took two emails and a customer services chat to finally get a refund. We would stay here again, but it’s not the best Sofitel we have visited.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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621madeleined Family
10
Appreciate family stays
Pros:

We only stayed one night but it was so memorable.

The beautiful staff from the La Maree restaurant for both dinner and breakfast were remarkable. They made my family including my 3 month old feed welcome and appreciated. Special shout out to Winston from the Breakfast service.

2026-02-06 via Tripadvisor
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RugbyMadKiwi Couples Papamoa, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
10
Another Fantastic Stay !
Pros:

We love this Hotel , the staff are amazing and are so welcoming and friendly towards us which makes staying there a special place.

We really appreciate the upgrade due to our Accor Diamond
membership and the use of the Club with its high quality food and fine French Red wine.

We stay in a lot of Hotels with Executive lounges and the lounge at this Hotel is the best !

The breakfast too is top notch and up there with the best as well.
Jimmy makes the world’s best coffee , we will attach a photo with the decoration he did on my cappuccino which was very impressive !

Look forward to our stay again in March already.

2026-02-04 via Tripadvisor
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magnamosa Couples San Francisco, California
6
Very different then previous Sofitel stays, missing all the touches that should make it 5 star
Pros:

Arrived about noon with 6 pieces of luggage and no one to assist. Staff did say hello as we lugged our luggage down to reception. We booked on Amex, offering a $100 credit and an early check in but a room was not available. Prioritizing our room to be cleaned we checked in a few times and reception had no idea until our room was finally ready 2 hours later. We did appreciate use of the showers although the stone floor in mine had some loose stones and headed to the cafe for a snack and a spend of our credit. Cafe folks very nice and coffee was good but they were unable to put the charge on our room until after 2 pm. Weak. Attempting to use our credit again we headed to the bar about 5:15 and were one of 3 occupied tables. Two gents were working and after we sat one disappeared and the other noticed but us but it took me interrupting him at the bar almost 10 minutes later to order a drink. 2nd day wifi down and they were going to send a tech to our room (never came) and finally they realized it was thier problem not our and wifi still down 4 hours later. Still having not used much of our credit we couldn’t find a room service menu online or in the bar so headed to reception who told us to look on our tv and didn’t have a menu. Not wanting to go back up to our room and looking for alternatives they sent us to the restaurant who were able to help us. Disappointing. On a positive note the breakfast was delish, staff friendly and room was nice and in a great location. Certainly not a 5 star experience.

2026-01-27 via Tripadvisor
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David couple au
7
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple nz
8
Amazing!
Pros:

I think the staff was so helpful and so friendly and just amazing! Thank you!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rachael family_with_children au
10
Thank you for your love and positive vibes! Love you guys
Pros:

The team the energy and beautiful level of customer service as well as the high level of professionalism.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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John couple au
9
2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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takaofi lui couple to
10
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Wong family_with_children sg
8
Pros:

Overall good location and good service from the staff.

Cons:

The air-conditioning was too cold in one of the rooms and we couldn't lower it other than by turning it off.

2026-01-16 via Nuitee