St. Mary's Bay Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit St. Mary's Bay
Popular places to visit
Sky Tower
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.
SkyCity Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your time in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Auckland Zoo
The pygmy marmoset and the massive white rhino are among the rare wildlife you’ll find here, along with species from across New Zealand and beyond.
Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in St. Mary's Bay
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
We stayed in club executive king rooms with our friends on a short getaway and as per usual everything was amazing right down to check in and checkout staff always well organised and friendly.Our favourite place to stay in Auckland by far!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Beautifully pool!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
Stayed there for one night before our flight next morning. Great room. Very quiet.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice stopover stay. Nice rooms and facilities. Only complaint is we booked shuttle with desk three times before it was actually put into system. When we asked to change our initial.time we were told no booking after we watched them enter it. This happened twice? As we checked next morning and told ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
I booked through hotels.com and the hotel stated free parking, which it is, just not on site. The parking is at the Casino half a blick away with a fairly convoluted process to validate etc. Nice simple clean room, nice hotel - criticism was room 813 adjacent to lifts gets lift mechanism noise all ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Stayed one night before flying out..Can only recommend it. Clean, quiet, friendly staff, close to international terminal. Would even stay longer and take the bus into Auckland.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Mary's Bay
Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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 Queen Street Shopping District and High Street, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
