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SO/ Auckland

Corner of Customs East Street and Gore Street
Rated 8.5 in 716 reviews

SO/ Auckland is a contemporary hotel located in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. Infused with a vibrant and modern vibe, the hotel stands out as a fashionable destination for travelers seeking both comfort and style. Designed by renowned New Zealand interior designer, Benny Castles, the decor reflects an avant-garde aesthetic that is both bold and playful, showcasing the dynamic energy of the city.

The hotel offers a range of rooms and suites that are sophisticated and stylish, each equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Attention to detail is evident in the urban chic design, with luxurious bedding, plush furnishings, and expansive windows that offer stunning views of the cityscape or the picturesque Waitemata Harbour.

In terms of dining, SO/ Auckland provides a distinctive culinary experience at its restaurant, Harbour Society, which offers panoramic views and a creative menu that draws inspiration from diverse international cuisines. The hotel's rooftop bar, HI-SO, serves as a chic social hub, where guests can unwind with expertly crafted cocktails while enjoying the stunning skyline.

Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the fully equipped SO/ Fit gym, while those looking for relaxation can indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the SO/ Spa. With its convenient location, guests have easy access to Auckland's vibrant arts, culture, and shopping districts.

Overall, SO/ Auckland combines contemporary design with luxury and comfort, making it an appealing choice for travelers who wish to explore the dynamic ambiance of Auckland while enjoying premier accommodations and exceptional service.

 Swimming pool
 Golf courses < 5 km
 Sea < 500 m

Climate and Weather

January
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 21
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Museum and war memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sky Tower
Sky Tower
Observation and communication tower in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.4mi
Auckland Domain
Auckland Domain
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.65mi
Saint Paul's
Saint Paul's
Church in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1km / 0.61mi
St Stephen's Chapel
St Stephen's Chapel
Historic church building in Parnell, New Zealand
2km / 1.2mi
Chief Post Office
Chief Post Office
Public transport hub of Auckland, New Zealand
140m / 160yd
Albert Park
Albert Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
310m / 340yd
Victoria Park
Victoria Park
Park in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.68mi
Point Britomart
Point Britomart
Former headland in Auckland
300m / 330yd
Blandford Park
Blandford Park
Former association football field in Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.66mi
Karangahape Rocks
Karangahape Rocks
Sculpture on Karangahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.95mi
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand
440m / 490yd
New Zealand Maritime Museum
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Maritime museum in New Zealand
0.6km / 0.36mi
Western Park
Western Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1.1mi
Auckland Railway Station
Auckland Railway Station
Historic railway station in Auckland, New Zealand
0.7km / 0.45mi
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Church in New Zealand, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.91mi
Albert Park tunnels
Albert Park tunnels
Tunnels in Auckland, New Zealand, air raid shelters during WW II
330m / 360yd
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Sculpture in Auckland, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.48mi
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Church building in Auckland, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.51mi
St Benedict's Church
St Benedict's Church
Church building in Newton, Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.2mi
Te Waka Taumata o Horotiu / Resting Waka
Te Waka Taumata o Horotiu / Resting Waka
Sculpture by Fred Graham on Queen Street, Auckland
250m / 280yd
Eyelight Lane
Eyelight Lane
Sculpture in Auckland, New Zealand
110m / 120yd
Amey Daldy Park
Amey Daldy Park
Park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.72mi
Artspace Aotearoa
Artspace Aotearoa
Art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1mi
Tautai Pacific Arts Trust
Tautai Pacific Arts Trust
Charitable trust and Pasifika arts gallery
1.7km / 1mi
BJ Ball Building (former)
Building in Auckland Central, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.54mi
Loafers
Loafers
Sculpture by Francis Upritchard on Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.58mi
Myers Park
Myers Park
Park in central Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.69mi
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
Building in Auckland Central, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.49mi
Myers Park cottage
Myers Park cottage
House in Myers Park, Auckland, New Zealand
1.3km / 0.82mi
St Mary's Old Convent Chapel
St Mary's Old Convent Chapel
Historic building in Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Bank of New South Wales (former)
Bank of New South Wales (former)
Building in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.92mi
Maclaurin Chapel
Maclaurin Chapel
Chapel at the University of Auckland, New Zealand
410m / 450yd
Bluestone Store
Bluestone Store
1861-built warehouse building in downtown Auckland, New Zealand
410m / 450yd
Kapa Haka
Kapa Haka
Statue by Michael Parekōwhai at the University of Auckland, New Zealand
0.7km / 0.41mi
Emily Place Reserve
Emily Place Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
210m / 230yd
Gow Langsford Gallery
Gow Langsford Gallery
Commercial art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand
0.7km / 0.42mi
Alten Reserve
Alten Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.4mi
Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Art Gallery
Art museum in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.39mi
Parliament Reserve
Parliament Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.36mi
Selwyn Court (Former Bishops Court, now the Deanery)
Selwyn Court (Former Bishops Court, now the Deanery)
Historic building in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
2km / 1.2mi
Knox Church
Knox Church
Former church building in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park
Māhuhu ki te Rangi Park
Park in Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.35mi
Te Taoū Reserve
Te Taoū Reserve
Park in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.39mi
Millennium Tree
Millennium Tree
Sculpture in the Auckland Domain, New Zealand
1.7km / 1.1mi

What to do in Auckland and near SO/ Auckland

Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Museum and war memorial in Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sky Tower
Sky Tower
Observation and communication tower in Auckland, New Zealand
0.6km / 0.4mi
Auckland Domain
Auckland Domain
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.65mi
Saint Paul's
Saint Paul's
Church in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1km / 0.61mi
St Stephen's Chapel
St Stephen's Chapel
Historic church building in Parnell, New Zealand
2km / 1.2mi
Chief Post Office
Chief Post Office
Public transport hub of Auckland, New Zealand
140m / 160yd
Albert Park
Albert Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
310m / 340yd
Victoria Park
Victoria Park
Park in Auckland Central, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.68mi
Point Britomart
Point Britomart
Former headland in Auckland
300m / 330yd
Blandford Park
Blandford Park
Former association football field in Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.66mi
Karangahape Rocks
Karangahape Rocks
Sculpture on Karangahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.95mi
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand
440m / 490yd
New Zealand Maritime Museum
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Maritime museum in New Zealand
0.6km / 0.36mi
Western Park
Western Park
Public park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1.1mi
Auckland Railway Station
Auckland Railway Station
Historic railway station in Auckland, New Zealand
0.7km / 0.45mi
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Auckland Baptist Tabernacle
Church in New Zealand, New Zealand
1.5km / 0.91mi
Albert Park tunnels
Albert Park tunnels
Tunnels in Auckland, New Zealand, air raid shelters during WW II
330m / 360yd
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Manu Tāwhiowhio: Bird Satellite
Sculpture in Auckland, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.48mi
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Saint Matthew-in-the-City
Church building in Auckland, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.51mi
St Benedict's Church
St Benedict's Church
Church building in Newton, Auckland, New Zealand
1.8km / 1.2mi
Te Waka Taumata o Horotiu / Resting Waka
Te Waka Taumata o Horotiu / Resting Waka
Sculpture by Fred Graham on Queen Street, Auckland
250m / 280yd
Eyelight Lane
Eyelight Lane
Sculpture in Auckland, New Zealand
110m / 120yd
Amey Daldy Park
Amey Daldy Park
Park in Auckland, New Zealand
1.2km / 0.72mi
Artspace Aotearoa
Artspace Aotearoa
Art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand
1.7km / 1mi
Tautai Pacific Arts Trust
Tautai Pacific Arts Trust
Charitable trust and Pasifika arts gallery
1.7km / 1mi
BJ Ball Building (former)
Building in Auckland Central, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.54mi
Loafers
Loafers
Sculpture by Francis Upritchard on Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand
0.9km / 0.58mi
Myers Park
Myers Park
Park in central Auckland, New Zealand
1.1km / 0.69mi
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
Building in Auckland Central, New Zealand
0.8km / 0.49mi
Myers Park cottage
Myers Park cottage
House in Myers Park, Auckland, New Zealand
1.3km / 0.82mi

Golf courses

Lilliputt Mini Golf
Lilliputt Mini Golf
2.6km / 1.6mi
Waitematā Golf Club
Waitematā Golf Club
3.7km / 2.3mi
Chamberlain Park Golf Course
Chamberlain Park Golf Course
4.7km / 2.9mi
Golf Warehouse Driving Range
Golf Warehouse Driving Range
5.4km / 3.3mi
Takapuna Golf Course
Takapuna Golf Course
6.4km / 4mi
Remuera Golf Club
Remuera Golf Club
6.5km / 4.1mi
Akarana Golf Course
Akarana Golf Course
7.8km / 4.9mi
Maungakiekie Golf Course
Maungakiekie Golf Course
8.8km / 5.5mi
Pupuke Golf Course
Pupuke Golf Course
9.8km / 6.1mi
Lilliput Mini Golf
Lilliput Mini Golf
9.9km / 6.2mi
Titirangi Golf Course
Titirangi Golf Course
10.5km / 6.5mi
Howick Golf Club
Howick Golf Club
11.7km / 7.3mi
North Shore Golf Course
North Shore Golf Course
12.7km / 7.9mi
RNZAF Golf Club
RNZAF Golf Club
13.1km / 8.1mi
Royal Auckland Golf Course
Royal Auckland Golf Course
13.8km / 8.6mi
Pakuranga Golf Club
Pakuranga Golf Club
14.4km / 8.9mi
The Grange Golf Course
The Grange Golf Course
14.7km / 9.1mi
Redwood Park Golf Club
Redwood Park Golf Club
Golf course and former park in Swanson, New Zealand
16.2km / 10mi
Huapai Golf Course
Huapai Golf Course
16.9km / 10.5mi
Treasure Island Adventure Mini Golf
Treasure Island Adventure Mini Golf
17.2km / 10.7mi

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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