Hotel Information: Potted trees twinkling with fairy lights greet convention, business, and tourist guests outside the SKYCITY Grand Hotel. Inside the lobby, armchairs and sofas are scattered across several sitting areas, while a grand piano and small bar occupy one corner. Large, modern canvasses of garden flowers on the walls contrast a splash of bright colour with the contemporary brown-and-beige furnishings.

Insider tip: The SKYCITY Grand Hotel is part of the SKYCITY complex, which includes the iconic Sky Tower directly across the road. Sky Tower offers Vertigo Climb (an ascent from the observation deck up the tower's mast) and Sky Jump, a 192-metre leap from the tower to street level by means of a base-jumping wire.

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Spa

One of New Zealand's largest spa facilities, the East Day Spa offers a steam room, manicure/pedicure room, eight massage rooms (of which three are doubles), and two suites. The suites have a spa bath, showers, and massage facilities.

The East Day Spa is designed as a sanctuary for peace and relaxation in an urban environment. The spa has a distinct Balinese influence and seeks to stimulate holistic well-being. Its signature treatments include natural, holistic skin massages and soothing spa treatments such as the Balinese massage, Javanese lulur, and yoga facial. All therapists are female.

Balinese Massage (60 minutes): NZ$100 (AU$84)
Long massage strokes, skin rolling, and pressure point applications are used in this relaxing massage to relieve stress and improve circulation.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Lomi Lomi Massage (60 minutes): NZ$110 (AU$92)
Particularly good for active guests, this massage utilizes the strength of the therapist's forearms and elbows to relieve muscular aches and pains.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Bali Crème (60 minutes; 90 minutes with wash and blow dry): NZ$115–$175 (AU$97–$147)
A traditional head treatment that cleanses and revitalizes hair, using ginseng or avocado conditioning cream, followed by a steam treatment and a relaxing head, neck, and shoulder massage.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Ayurveda Facial (60 minutes): NZ$100 (AU$84)
For mature skin, a deep cleansing massage that stimulates blood flow and loosens surface blockages while inducing relaxation.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Yoga Facial (90 minutes): NZ$190 (AU$160)
Tailored to de-stress the mind and skin completely. Includes meditation and breathing exercises. A take-home skincare gift is included.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Java Lulur Exfoliation (60 minutes): NZ$85 (AU$72)
Turmeric, sandalwood, and rice flour exfoliation leaves the skin moist and supple. Given in the steam room, with yogurt splash to finish.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Balinese Boreh Exfoliation (60 minutes): NZ$85 (AU$72)
The warmth of seven spices soothe overworked joints and muscles.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Products at the East Day Spa include Sundari (the Christy Turlington signature range), Forest Essentials (an ayurvedic skincare range) and Ilsce, an organic range of products specially sourced from Hungary.

Rooms

The SKYCITY Grand's 316 guestrooms have views over the city’s streets or harbour. Contemporary beige and cream décor is offset by blond wood furnishings and red fabric accents. Amenities include high-speed Internet access (surcharge), laptop-sized safes, coffee/tea makers, and minibars with refrigerators,. Satellite/cable TVs offer Sky Movies, Sky News, Sky Sports, Cartoon Network, CNN, and Discovery Channel, as well as pay movies. The bathrooms have separate showers and tubs.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service

• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Handheld shower
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
• Television - Satellite service
• Television - Cable service
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The SKYCITY Grand Hotel has a 25-metre lap pool, spa pool, and sauna. Its fitness centre offers a range of equipment including stationary bicycles, a rowing machine, treadmill, and weights station. A personal trainer is available.

There are numerous recreational opportunities near the SKYCITY Grand Hotel. Sailing is available around the city’s harbour and islands. The Harbour Bridge (3 km) has a famous bungee jump activity, while Sky Tower (just across the road) features a daring activity known as Sky Jump. The large public park known as Auckland Domain (600 metres) is ideal for walking.

Across the Harbour Bridge on the North Shore, Takapuna offers ten-pin bowling and windsurfing on Lake Pupuke (10 km). Coastal walks extend for 25 km and can be joined at Takapuna Beach. The suburb of Bayswater offers kite surfing and paragliding (14 km). Visitors can use the Takapuna Public Golf Course (7 km) or the Waitemata Golf Course in Devonport (10 km) by arrangement.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golf - miniature nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Boat launch nearby
• Windsurfing nearby
• Whale-watching nearby

• Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
• Swimming on site
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

This 316-guestroom hotel occupies floors 7–21 of a modern building, with the lobby and restaurant on the ground floor. It sits atop the SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre which, while not part of the hotel, is part of the extensive SKYCITY complex. Recreational facilities at the SKYCITY Grand Hotel include a fitness centre, 25-metre lap pool, spa pool, and sauna. Its East Day Spa is one of the country's largest. A computer room is available, as is wireless Internet access (surcharge).

Valet parking:
NZ$30.00 per night in a covered garage in the SKYCITY complex across the street.
Self parking:
NZ$20 per night (valid for one entry/one exit) in a covered garage in the SKYCITY complex across the street.
Fees include a 12.5% GST and are subject to change without prior notice.

A computer room on the seventh floor provides computer terminals and wireless Internet access (surcharge). A range of business and secretarial services is available via reception. Faxing, scanning, colour photocopying, printing, and laminating cost NZ$1–$5 per page (AU$1–$4); binding is NZ$1–$5 (AU$1–$4) per document.

The hotel (which occupies floors 7–21) sits on top of the SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre (floors 4–5), which has 5,370 square metres of space over two levels, dedicated to conferences, exhibitions, and banquets. Maximum capacity for cocktails is 2,000. The main room is 1,300 square metres, unimpeded by columns, with an additional 900 square metres of foyer space. There are 12 breakout rooms, two boardrooms, a business centre, and loading dock.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 316
• Babysitting or child care
• Number of floors: 15
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Concierge desk
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment

• Full-service health spa
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Multilingual staff
• Patio
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - indoor
• Tour assistance

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

National Rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 5-stars.

Location Details

Auckland International Airport (AKL) Approximate travel time is 35 minutes and distance is 26 km.

Getting there: Taxi or airport shuttle bus is the most convenient way to travel from the airport. SKYCITY Grand Hotel also offers a limousine service. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Auckland's extensive public transport network is divided into five colour-coded areas, of which Central (pale blue) and Northern (dark blue) are of most interest to visitors. The SKYCITY Grand Hotel lies within the Central area. The colours help navigate maps, timetables, and bus stops.

The Auckland City Link Service is likely the most useful route for visitors, and stops at Sky Tower just across the road from SKYCITY Grand Hotel. It operates daily and connects to shopping and entertainment districts including Newmarket, Parnell, QEII Square, Queen Street, the casino, Sky Tower, Victoria Park, Ponsonby, Karangahape Road, Library, Auckland University, Britomart Transport Centre, Auckland Museum, and the Domain.

The City Circuit is a free inner-city service that loops past Auckland University, Civic Centre, Sky Tower (across the road from SKYCITY Grand Hotel), and the Britomart Transport Centre.

Bus details

Closest bus stop to the hotel: SKYCITY Grand Hotel
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$15–$25 (AU$13-$21); subject to change without notice.

Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): Two bus companies operate shuttles that can be caught directly outside both the domestic and international terminal buildings. There is no fixed itinerary; the shuttle drops passengers off at hotels and other locations on request. Shuttles depart approximately every 20 minutes. Super Shuttle will drop passengers outside the SKYCITY Grand Hotel. SkyBus drops passengers at the SKYCITY Entertainment Complex, which is just across the street.

Taxi details

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 35 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$65–$70 (AU$55–$59); subject to change without notice.

Instructions: Taxi stands are located outside baggage claim at both the international and domestic terminals.

Car details

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 35 minutes

Driving directions from Auckland International Airport (AKL): Leave the International Terminal by driving up Ray Emery Drive to the main set of traffic lights, following the signs to Auckland. Turn left onto George Bolt Memorial Drive and follow this for approximately 5 km before merging with Motorway 20A. Follow the motorway over the Mangere Bridge and then take the Queenstown Road exit. Turn right on the bridge over the motorway and proceed along Pah Road, which becomes Manukau Road. Turn left on Epsom Road. Turn right on Gillies Avenue and follow this to the onramp for the Northern Motorway 1. Take the Symonds Street exit. The hotel is on the left after two sets of traffic lights. Turn left into Wakefield Street and then left again into Mayoral Drive. Turn right into Albert Street, left into Wellesley Street, and immediately right into Federal Street. The hotel is on the left.

Shuttle details

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 35 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$85–$90 (AU$71–$76); subject to change without notice.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The SKYCITY Grand Hotel has two Mercedes limousines for airport transportation. A seven-passenger van is also available for larger groups. Hotel shuttle service is available 24 hours daily. However, guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours in advance in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site. Guests will be met in the arrivals hall of either the domestic or international terminals. The driver will have a sign with the name of the hotel and guest.

Dining

Dine by Peter Gordon - Modern international and New Zealand cuisine. Contemporary décor with modern chandeliers and leather banquettes. Windows overlook the street. Open for lunch and dinner.

The Terrace - Breakfast restaurant, also available for private functions. Buffet and à la carte breakfasts. Contemporary décor with pale wood tables. Expanse of glass overlooks the city centre and opens onto a terrace. Open mornings only.

The Lobby - Light snacks, desserts, soft drinks, coffees, spirits, and cocktails. Hot and cold canapés in the evening. Open from mid-morning until late evening.

Address

90 Federal Way

Auckland,

New Zealand

Nearest major airport:

Auckland, New Zealand (AKL-Auckland Intl.)

Area:

Auckland CBD, New Zealand