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Horizon by SkyCity

85-93 Hobson Street
Rated 9.2 in 639 reviews

Horizon by SkyCity, located in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, is part of the SkyCity Auckland complex. This hotel is designed to provide guests with a sophisticated and contemporary stay. As guests arrive, they are greeted by a sleek and modern exterior that sets the tone for the tranquil elegance found within.

The interiors are thoughtfully crafted with a focus on comfort and style, offering spacious and well-appointed rooms. Each room is designed with a neutral color palette and large windows, allowing natural light to illuminate the space while providing stunning views of the vibrant cityscape or harbor. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and plush bedding that ensure a restful night's sleep.

Horizon by SkyCity features a range of facilities tailored to enhance the stay of its guests. An in-house gym is equipped with the latest fitness technology. Dining options offer a selection of cuisines, with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Whether you are in the mood for fine dining or a casual meal, the hotel's restaurants aim to cater to diverse palates.

Located conveniently near major attractions including the iconic Sky Tower, Horizon by SkyCity positions its guests within easy reach of Auckland’s bustling downtown area. Business travelers will appreciate the easy access to conference and meeting facilities, while leisure travelers can explore nearby shopping districts and cultural sites. Its central location and array of amenities make the hotel an excellent choice for visitors seeking a comfortable and efficient base in Auckland.

Climate and Weather

January
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 8
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
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 8
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 23°
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 21°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
April
 21°
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 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
May
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 5
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
June
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 16
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July
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 16
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August
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Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
September
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Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
October
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Sun hours / day
 18
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November
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 19
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December
 23°
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 20
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Museum and war memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
1.9km / 1.2mi
Sky Tower
Sky Tower
Observation and communication tower in Auckland, New Zealand
60m / 70yd
Auckland Domain
Auckland Domain
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.73mi
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church
Church in Auckland Central, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.55mi
Albert Park
Albert Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
0.5km / 0.32mi
Waitematā railway station
Waitematā railway station
Public transport hub of Auckland, New Zealand
0.7km / 0.44mi
Victoria Park
Victoria Park
Park in Auckland Central, New Zealand
450m / 490yd
Karangahape Rocks
Karangahape Rocks
Sculpture on Karangahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.69mi
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral
Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand
290m / 310yd
New Zealand Maritime Museum
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Maritime museum in New Zealand
0.7km / 0.44mi
Point Britomart
Point Britomart
Former headland in Auckland
1km / 0.64mi
Blandford Park
Blandford Park
Former association football field in Auckland, New Zealand
1km / 0.62mi
Western Park
Western Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1km / 0.61mi
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Church in New Zealand, New Zealand
1km / 0.6mi
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Sculpture in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.37mi
Auckland Railway Station
Auckland Railway Station
Historic railway station in Auckland, New Zealand
1.3km / 0.83mi
Albert Park tunnels
Albert Park tunnels
Tunnels in Auckland, New Zealand, air raid shelters during WW II
0.5km / 0.32mi
Basque Park
Basque Park
Park in Auckland Region, New Zealand
1.7km / 1.1mi
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Church building in Auckland, New Zealand
180m / 190yd
St Benedict's Church
St Benedict's Church
Church building in Newton, Auckland, New Zealand
1.4km / 0.85mi
Horse trough
Memorial in Auckland Central, New Zealand
390m / 430yd
Church of the Holy Sepulchure
Church of the Holy Sepulchure
Anglican church in Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Saint Stephen's Presbyterian Church
Saint Stephen's Presbyterian Church
Church in Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sir Dove-Myer Robinson
Sir Dove-Myer Robinson
Statue in Auckland, New Zealand
460m / 0.29mi
Saint Mary's Reserve
1.4km / 0.89mi
Ara Lodge
Masonic lodge in Auckland Central, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.56mi
Saint Mary's Old Convent Chapel
Saint Mary's Old Convent Chapel
Historic building in Auckland, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.73mi
Suffolk Reserve
Suffolk Reserve
Park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1mi
Symonds Street NZ Wars memorial
Symonds Street NZ Wars memorial
Memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.56mi
Lord Freyberg
Lord Freyberg
Statue of Bernard Freyberg in Auckland, New Zealand
490m / 0.3mi
Sir George Grey
Sir George Grey
Statue in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.38mi
Albert Park House
Albert Park House
Lodge in New Zealand
0.7km / 0.44mi
Albert Park South African War Memorial
Albert Park South African War Memorial
War memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.38mi
Liberal Catholic Church of Saint Francis
Liberal Catholic Church of Saint Francis
Church in Grafton, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
Statue in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.4mi
Samoa House
Samoa House
Building in Auckland, New Zealand
1km / 0.61mi
Higher Thought Temple
Higher Thought Temple
1 Union Street and Warimu Place, Auckland
0.6km / 0.39mi
Outhwaite Park
Outhwaite Park
Park in Grafton, New Zealand
1.9km / 1.2mi
Emily Place Reserve
Emily Place Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.5mi
Alten Reserve
Alten Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
1km / 0.64mi
Parliament Reserve
Parliament Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
1km / 0.65mi
Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park
Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park
Park in Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.74mi
Te Taoū Reserve
Te Taoū Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.74mi
Fraser Park
Fraser Park
Park in Parnell, New Zealand
1.4km / 0.87mi
Ngāoho Reserve
Ngāoho Reserve
Park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.4km / 0.87mi

What to do in Auckland and near Horizon by SkyCity

Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Museum and war memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
1.9km / 1.2mi
Sky Tower
Sky Tower
Observation and communication tower in Auckland, New Zealand
60m / 70yd
Auckland Domain
Auckland Domain
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.73mi
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church
Church in Auckland Central, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.55mi
Albert Park
Albert Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
0.5km / 0.32mi
Waitematā railway station
Waitematā railway station
Public transport hub of Auckland, New Zealand
0.7km / 0.44mi
Victoria Park
Victoria Park
Park in Auckland Central, New Zealand
450m / 490yd
Karangahape Rocks
Karangahape Rocks
Sculpture on Karangahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.69mi
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral
Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand
290m / 310yd
New Zealand Maritime Museum
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Maritime museum in New Zealand
0.7km / 0.44mi
Point Britomart
Point Britomart
Former headland in Auckland
1km / 0.64mi
Blandford Park
Blandford Park
Former association football field in Auckland, New Zealand
1km / 0.62mi
Western Park
Western Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1km / 0.61mi
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Church in New Zealand, New Zealand
1km / 0.6mi
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Sculpture in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.37mi
Auckland Railway Station
Auckland Railway Station
Historic railway station in Auckland, New Zealand
1.3km / 0.83mi
Albert Park tunnels
Albert Park tunnels
Tunnels in Auckland, New Zealand, air raid shelters during WW II
0.5km / 0.32mi
Basque Park
Basque Park
Park in Auckland Region, New Zealand
1.7km / 1.1mi
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Church building in Auckland, New Zealand
180m / 190yd
St Benedict's Church
St Benedict's Church
Church building in Newton, Auckland, New Zealand
1.4km / 0.85mi
Horse trough
Memorial in Auckland Central, New Zealand
390m / 430yd
Church of the Holy Sepulchure
Church of the Holy Sepulchure
Anglican church in Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Saint Stephen's Presbyterian Church
Saint Stephen's Presbyterian Church
Church in Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sir Dove-Myer Robinson
Sir Dove-Myer Robinson
Statue in Auckland, New Zealand
460m / 0.29mi
Saint Mary's Reserve
1.4km / 0.89mi
Ara Lodge
Masonic lodge in Auckland Central, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.56mi
Saint Mary's Old Convent Chapel
Saint Mary's Old Convent Chapel
Historic building in Auckland, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.73mi
Suffolk Reserve
Suffolk Reserve
Park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1mi
Symonds Street NZ Wars memorial
Symonds Street NZ Wars memorial
Memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.56mi
Lord Freyberg
Lord Freyberg
Statue of Bernard Freyberg in Auckland, New Zealand
490m / 0.3mi

About Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the most iconic experiences is visiting the Sky Tower, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city and beyond. This landmark also features dining options and thrilling activities like the SkyJump for those seeking an adrenaline rush.

For a taste of Auckland's maritime heritage, the Auckland Waterfront is a pleasant area to explore. You can stroll along the harborside, dine at waterfront restaurants, and observe the bustling activity of ferries and yachts. Nearby, the Viaduct Harbour is known for its vibrant atmosphere and is a great spot to relax.

Nature enthusiasts may appreciate a visit to Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, which features expansive green spaces and the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The museum offers insights into New Zealand's history and its diverse cultures. Additionally, the Waitakere Ranges provide a stunning backdrop for hiking and exploring lush forests and waterfalls.

For those interested in local culture, the Auckland Art Gallery houses an impressive collection of New Zealand and international art. The gallery is a significant cultural institution and often hosts exhibitions that reflect contemporary issues.

Wine lovers might enjoy a trip to Waiheke Island, just a short ferry ride away from the city. The island is renowned for its vineyards and olive groves, offering tastings and scenic views of the Hauraki Gulf.

Lastly, the Auckland Zoo provides an opportunity to see a variety of native and exotic animals in a well-maintained environment. It focuses on conservation and education, making it suitable for families and animal lovers.

Overall, Auckland presents a mix of urban experiences and natural beauty, making it a versatile destination for various interests.




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