Picolo recommends · Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand
InterContinental Auckland
A new tower on the downtown waterfront, where you can watch the ferries come and go from your window and be on one within minutes.
From the window, the ferries pull in and out of the terminal just below, heading for Devonport, Waiheke and the other islands. InterContinental Auckland is among the most recent luxury openings in the city, a glass tower right on the edge of the harbour.
Everything is new, and the location could hardly be more central. Commercial Bay, the shopping and dining complex on the waterfront, sits next door, which makes it easy to eat well without planning ahead.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose InterContinental Auckland
We picked it for convenience done well. On the first night after a long-haul flight, or the last night before one, it is hard to beat a modern room with a harbour view and the whole city centre on your doorstep.
The feel is polished but leans towards business travel, so it has less personality than the smaller hotels in town. If character matters more than a central address, look at The Hotel Britomart or Hotel DeBrett instead.
What you get
- Ferry terminal right outside
- Rooms with harbour views
- Commercial Bay restaurants next door
- Modern luxury hotel
- Central base for the first or last night
A day at InterContinental Auckland
- Morning
- The early ferry to Devonport for a walk up to the old volcanic cone.
- Midday
- Lunch at one of the food stalls in Commercial Bay.
- Afternoon
- A stroll west along the waterfront to Wynyard Quarter.
- Evening
- Harbour lights from your room before an early night.
Location
Downtown waterfront, Auckland, New Zealand
Open in MapsQuestions about InterContinental Auckland
Is InterContinental Auckland close to the ferry terminal?
Very close. The downtown ferry terminal is directly outside, so day trips to Waiheke or Devonport need no taxi or bus.
Is InterContinental Auckland a new hotel?
Yes. It is one of the newest luxury hotels in Auckland, housed in a modern tower on the downtown waterfront.
Is InterContinental Auckland good for a short stopover?
It works well for one or two nights at the start or end of a New Zealand trip, thanks to its central location and easy access to shops and restaurants.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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