Park Hyatt Auckland is set to open on the city’s iconic harbourfront, offering cutting-edge dining and sophisticated accommodation options.

New Zealand’s first Park Hyatt hotel will open its restaurants and bars this spring, providing Aucklanders and visitors with new enticing places to meet, drink and dine in a prime waterfront location. Hotel guestrooms are currently available for reservations from September 15, providing unrivalled accommodation options that will set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in New Zealand.

Delivering a Sense of Place

Designed by Ali Reda from ar+d in Singapore and partnering with local Bossley Architects, the seven-storey hotel has been designed to reflect a Māori wharenui (house) – to be a place of gathering that brings families and communities together. A wharenui is fundamental to Māori life and stands as the beating heart of Māori culture. The exterior of the hotel centres on the notion of a Māori cloak around the building, creating a double skin offering warmth, privacy and beauty. ​

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Park Hyatt Auckland’s elegant and comfortable interiors were designed by the UK-based Conran and Partners to feel like a home away from home. The hotel’s design evokes a haven of tranquillity and a waterfront oasis that is a short seaside stroll to the bustling CBD. New Zealand’s distinct heritage is woven throughout the hotel’s interior and exterior design accents. The designers worked closely with local Iwi to feature traditional Māori artworks, while native Totara Pouwhenua (carvings) will line the entrances to welcome guests into the hotel.

The Most Spacious Guest Rooms in the City

Ranging from 47sqm rooms (almost double the size of comparable rooms in the city), to the 245sqm Presidential Suite, all 195 guestrooms will feature Māori accents, custom-designed tukutuku panels and rugs, made from New Zealand wool. The 23 suites will offer commanding views with the Presidential Suite positioned on the rooftop, featuring an internal garden and a large 125sqm terrace to entertain and soak up the spectacular panoramic views.

Upon entering each elegantly appointed room, guests will benefit from spacious living areas and floor-to-ceiling windows, with the majority of rooms overlooking the Lighter Quay or the harbour. Twin bedrooms will comprise two king single beds and two bathrooms, providing a comfortable sharing experience. The marble bathrooms will come with a separate walk-in shower and deep-soaking bath with luxurious, plant-based, and cruelty-free bath products by cult New York perfumer Le Labo.

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Leading Dining Opportunities

The new Park Hyatt Auckland will launch a collection of bars and restaurants designed to enable guests to meet, drink and dine against the mesmerising city skyline and water backdrop as they enjoy authentic and personalised service. The creative culinary team will be helmed by executive chef Brent Martin, a New Zealander who has returned home after an illustrious career spanning six countries and over 20 years managing restaurants in some of the world’s top hotels.

Drawing from New Zealand’s rich and diverse landscapes and culinary innovation, the immersive dining experiences will include Onemata, the hotel’s signature restaurant, which will serve the finest local produce with a menu driven by seasonal ingredients; The Pantry, offering quick grab and go bites plus a casual dine-in environment; The Living Room, the hotel’s all-day dining venue; and the Captain’s Bar, which will concoct classic cocktails with a local twist.

Coming Together

With more than 9,500 sqm of flexible event spaces, including a ceremonial garden, meeting rooms, and Waka, a rooftop bar, the new hotel aims to be the city’s premier location for inspirational and sophisticated social events. The event team will ensure any gathering is defined by creativity and imagination with personalised planning like customised menus and unique decor, providing a commitment to quality with mastery over the details.

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“We look forward to introducing the exceptional service that the Park Hyatt brand is renowned for in this dynamic city as the domestic tourism industry in New Zealand evolves in this new era of travel,” says general manager Brett Sweetman. “In spite of Covid-19, we have kept all 150 employees on board thanks to owners Fu Wah and will recruit more colleagues when the hotel opens. We have created something that will be truly special, and we invite Aucklanders to experience our food and beverage offerings in our waterfront surroundings alongside the standout views.”

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