The Sebel Suites, Auckland
I have been rather impressed with this suite-style hotel during my New Zealand hotel accommodation search. Other than the full kitchen, the main attraction for me is its location at the viaduct harbour. I have wanted to stay near the waterfront. The Sebel Suites is a new style of luxury New Zealand accommodation in the upmarket category.
Priced at $NZ200 onwards (depending on season and room choice), you can choose from the studio, executive or one bedroom suite, facing either the city or marina. Be prepared to pay more for marina views. We stayed in a one bedroom, marina view suite on the night returning from the Bay of Islands.
The room is spacious for the one bedroom suite. There is a designer kitchen, a cosy dining area and a comfortable living room that opens to the balcony. Our balcony overlooks a ‘partial’ marina view. If you like a superb view of the marina, you need to opt for the Deluxe Suite. This comes with a price too. If you are self-driving, there is no car-waiting area at The Sebel Suites. So you would need instructions from the reception to drive to the undercover parking.
