St. Mary's Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A marina with numerous boats docked, a bridge in the background, and calm water reflecting the boats.
A marina with various boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a clear sky.
A pedestrian bridge over water with a sunset in the background.
A steel arch bridge over a calm river with a city skyline in the background.
A large steel bridge spanning a river with a city skyline in the background.

Stay near popular St. Mary's Bay attractions

Westhaven Marina

Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Westhaven Marina. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Activities

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

NZ$39
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

NZ$170
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

NZ$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

NZ$449
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

NZ$230
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
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Our pick of the best St. Mary's Bay Hotel Deals

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

4.5 out of 5
80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland
The price is NZ$182 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$182
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,066 reviews)
"Great room for a very reasonable price! Would definitely come back"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland
The price is NZ$199 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$199
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,864 reviews)
"Clean tidy room, great view of the sky tower. Staff were friendly"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Horizon by SkyCity

Horizon by SkyCity

5 out of 5
85-93 Hobson Street, Auckland Auckland
The price is NZ$229 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$229
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (970 reviews)
"Overall, we had a great stay at Horizon. The property is beautiful, everything was clean, well-maintained, and the overall atmosphere was lovely. The staff were friendly, and we really enjoyed our experience. The only disappointment was the breakfast buffet. We were expecting much more for the price. ..."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Horizon by SkyCity
Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr Auckland
The price is NZ$310 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$310
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,365 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Novotel Auckland Airport
Grand Millennium Auckland

Grand Millennium Auckland

5 out of 5
71 Mayoral Drive Auckland
The price is NZ$189 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$189
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,822 reviews)
"A very comfortable and clean stay. The staff were lovely, our room was always tidy, and any questions or requests we had were easily attended to."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
The Grand by SkyCity

The Grand by SkyCity

5 out of 5
90 Federal Street Auckland
The price is NZ$269 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$269
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 10 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,062 reviews)
"Would recommend staying here, close to the casino, and the rooms are nice and quiet."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

The Grand by SkyCity
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Our guide on where to stay in St. Mary's Bay

Find the best St. Mary's Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about St. Mary's Bay
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A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a historic building, and a waterfront with boats.

Auckland Central Business District

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

An airport control tower, airport buildings, and a cloudy sky.

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Viaduct Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.

A roller coaster with a loop and a Ferris wheel in the background.

Manukau

Manukau is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while in the area.

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Parnell

Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.

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