Picolo recommends · Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand
The Hotel Britomart
Timber, brick and a restaurant cooking with local produce, in the restored warehouse streets of Britomart a block back from the harbour.
The lobby smells of wood, and the walls are warm brick. The Hotel Britomart sits in the Britomart precinct, a few blocks of restored buildings close to the waterfront that have become the place to eat and drink in central Auckland.
The hotel was built with sustainability in mind, from the materials to the menu, and the restaurant leans on New Zealand produce. A handful of suites have their own roof terrace, the kind of room worth asking about for a special occasion.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Hotel Britomart
This is our design choice in Auckland. It is small enough to feel personal, the rooms feel natural rather than corporate, and you step out into some of the best bars and restaurants in the city.
That nightlife has a cost: rooms facing the street can be loud on Friday and Saturday nights. Light sleepers should request a room away from the street, or choose Park Hyatt for a quieter waterfront stay.
What you get
- Rooms in timber and brick
- Restaurant with local produce
- Suites with roof terraces
- Focus on sustainability
- Bars and cafes on the doorstep
A day at The Hotel Britomart
- Morning
- Coffee in one of the Britomart lanes before the shops open.
- Midday
- A train or ferry from the stations nearby for a few hours out of town.
- Afternoon
- Back to rest in a timber-lined room.
- Evening
- Dinner at the hotel restaurant, then a drink in the precinct.
Location
Britomart, Auckland, New Zealand
Open in MapsQuestions about The Hotel Britomart
Is The Hotel Britomart noisy?
Street-facing rooms can pick up noise at weekends when the bars are busy. Ask for a room on the quieter side if you go to bed early.
Does The Hotel Britomart have rooms with a terrace?
Yes, a few of the suites come with a roof terrace. There are not many, so book early if you want one.
Is The Hotel Britomart a sustainable hotel?
Sustainability is central to the hotel, with natural materials such as timber and brick and a restaurant built around local produce.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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