Ohtel Auckland, AucklandOhtel Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 55 hotels we score in Auckland. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $144 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ohtel Auckland is a five-star boutique hotel at 32 Market Place in the Viaduct Harbour district, on a quiet tree-lined lane a short walk from the waterfront, Commercial Bay, Princes Wharf and the ferry terminal. Opened in April 2021, it has 25 air-conditioned rooms and suites in a mid-century style with Kiwiana artwork and retro touches like record players. Facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna, hot tub, restaurant, bar, garden, free Wi-Fi and private parking. It suits travellers who want design-led rooms and a walkable central location without the noise of the main strip. With only 25 rooms, availability can be limited at busy times.What stands out

Friendly, personalised service from staff

Spacious, comfortable and immaculate rooms

Outdoor pool, sauna, spa and gym

Walkable waterfront and CBD location

Watch out for

Only 25 rooms, so books out early

Booking.com and Google scores are middling

Better-scored in Auckland

Park Hyatt Auckland, Auckland: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $265 a night. Park Hyatt Auckland is a five-star waterfront hotel situated in the Wynyard Quarter on Halsey Street.

Doubletree by Hilton Karaka, Auckland: 3.9 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $182 a night. Doubletree by Hilton Karaka is a four-star hotel that opened in March 2022 at 8 Hinau Road in Karaka, a semi-rural area roughly 25 minutes south of central Auckland.