Hotel DeBrett

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Commercial Bay

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Loft Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Loft Suite | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, heated floors

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
2 High Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Sky Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Spark Arena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Courtyard Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Loft Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Boutique Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Auckland Central Business District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District hotel, you'll find Commercial Bay and Auckland Ferry Terminal. Also, Sky Tower is within half a mile (1 km) and Spark Arena is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sky Tower - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spark Arena - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 4 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell Shortland Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr Yakitori - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪T2 Tea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White Lady - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel DeBrett

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Commercial Bay
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the luxury Hotel DeBrett. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 5-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1841
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel DeBrett offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Hindi, Italian, Russian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (NZD 30 per night); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 29.50 for adults and NZD 29.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 29.50 for adults and NZD 29.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 30 per night(853 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel DeBrett to the airport?

Hotel DeBrett is 14 mi (28-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel DeBrett?

As of Mar 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel DeBrett on Mar 30, 2025 start from $126.89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel DeBrett have an airport shuttle?

Hotel DeBrett offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of NZD 35 per person, one-way.

How close is Hotel DeBrett to the beach?

This hotel is 5.5 mi (20-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach and 7.9 mi (21-min drive) from Takapuna Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel DeBrett offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel DeBrett, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 29.50 for adults and NZD 29.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel DeBrett?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SkyCity Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel DeBrett?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel DeBrett?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel DeBrett have a pool?

Hotel DeBrett does not have a pool.

Does Hotel DeBrett have a restaurant?

Hotel DeBrett is home to DeBretts Kitchen, which features light fare.

Does Hotel DeBrett have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel DeBrett to downtown Auckland?

Hotel DeBrett is 0.2 mi away from Auckland.

Hotel DeBrett Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 798 out of 982 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 982 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 982 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 982 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 982 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the art deco vibe of this hotel. Food at the restaurant was stellar and everyone was absolutely lovely. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chandrasekar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Beautiful hotel. Easy check in Friendly and helpful staff. Large room with all amenities. Good food and ba. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location with friendly staff and a spacious deluxe room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room, great bathroom, great bed, nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. Breakfast was very nice and again the staff were very welcoming. Look forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Downtown Auckland Gem
Great staff and even better breakfast chef. Only concern was that the chic, stylish, black tile in the shower was slippery. Has feel of a cozy, family-run hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Auckland stay
Excellent stay with very good service and food as well as friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hhh
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Our stay at Hotel Debrett was absolutely amazing. The premise was clean and well setup. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We loved enjoying breakfast in the restaurant there!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, lovely decor , have stayed here a few times and would recommend to others . Clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amparo

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating, however location was not easy to find
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a great place for us to begin our NZ vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful boutique hotel, very well appointed with all the amenities. Our room was very large and comfortable with a gorgeous bathroom. An excellent breakfast was included. The location was conveniently located in the cbd with lots of dining and shopping nearby. Very walkable. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk team is great! Beautiful property, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful staff, extremely helpful when we needed to switch rooms as our needs had changed. Funky boutique hotel, in a great part of town. Excellent breakfasts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy Travelers
Excellent small hotel for couples on holiday, great location near the waterfront and Queen Street shopping. Very quiet, clean, comfortable rooms, and wonderful staff service. Onsite restaurant has first class food. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good choice
Excellent hotel. You won’t retreat staying here. Has some character and isn’t just another corporate hotel. Excellent food also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend break
A great location, a great history, presented in style. A place to make memories. Clean comfy abd excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024