The Hotel Britomart

Design hotel in downtown Auckland's waterfront

The Hotel Britomart is a 99-room property located in the Britomart neighbourhood in central Auckland, next to the waterfront. The building stands out for its handmade brick façade and timber-lined interiors, with a focus on construction and design detail. The hotel's own presentation describes it as a calm, contemporary retreat within the bustle of the city.

Rooms and suites

The hotel has 99 rooms, described as serene, timber-lined spaces conceived as a refuge from the pace of the city. It also offers The Landing Suites, a category of designer suites more elaborate than the rest, which the website presents as its most exclusive option. The offering is completed by special stay packages, the specific contents of which are detailed in the packages section of the site.

kingi restaurant

The hotel's restaurant is called kingi, a name chosen in honour of the kingfish. Its focus is on local, sustainably caught seafood, with a kitchen that seeks to reflect the taste of New Zealand's oceans, dunes, river mouths and reefs. The restaurant is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, from 7am until late. There is also a private dining space, kingi Private, for small groups.

Event and private function spaces

The Libraries is a collection of one-of-a-kind spaces at the hotel, with layers of history, art and design, intended for select private functions and for use by guests. The events offering also includes The Lobby Lounge and The Courtyard, and covers celebrations such as weddings and elopements. The hotel markets specific packages for events. According to the promotional information on the site, cocktail and canapé celebrations started from $149 per person, seated celebrations from $219, and private dining in kingi Private accommodated up to fourteen guests; these terms were subject to terms and conditions.

Sustainability and certification

The hotel presents itself as the only one in New Zealand with 5 Green Star certification, awarded by the New Zealand Green Building Council in recognition of its design and construction. This is the first certification of its kind for a hotel in the country, according to the property's own communication.

Surroundings and neighbourhood

The hotel is located in Britomart, a nine-block neighbourhood with plant-lined streets, historic warehouses and a standout concentration of shops and restaurants. The hotel's website offers its own guides to the neighbourhood and to Auckland, with recommendations on eating, shopping, wellness, walking routes, running and cycling, parking and an experience at a native forest farm. It also includes a local food guide covering Italian and Vietnamese cuisine, coffee and baked goods.

Team and design

The site devotes a section to the people involved in the project, mentioning the artisans, designers and architects responsible for the hotel's bespoke design details.

Location and contact

29 Galway Street, Britomart, Auckland, New Zealand · Phone: +64 9 300 9595 · Email: reservations@thehotelbritomart.com