What's it like in Rothesay Bay?

Rothesay Bay is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Rothesay Bay?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Auckland, you can choose from 16 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Rothesay Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rothesay Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Rothesay Bay.

What can I see and do in this Auckland neighbourhood?

East Coast Bays Leisure Centre, Browns Bay Beach and Mairangi Arts Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Rothesay Bay. While you're out sightseeing, AUT Millennium and Waiake Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Auckland.

Top 10 Rothesay Bay Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Rothesay Bay hotels

1. Maxim Hotel Auckland

Albany, 3.6 km from Rothesay Bay

Duncan

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. Marsden Suites Albany

2 km from Rothesay Bay

Bafrin

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

3. Ramada Suites By Wyndham Albany

Albany, 3.1 km from Rothesay Bay

Matt

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

4. Emerald Inn

Takapuna, 7.1 km from Rothesay Bay

Pania

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

5. Carnmore Hotel Takapuna

Takapuna, 8.2 km from Rothesay Bay

Chris

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

6. The Spencer Suites By Castle

Takapuna, 7.7 km from Rothesay Bay

Mark van

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

7. Sunrise Garden Suites

Albany, 4.9 km from Rothesay Bay

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

Select Comfort beds, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

8. Poenamo Hotel

7.4 km from Rothesay Bay

Jan

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

9. Hilton Auckland

Auckland Central Business District, 13 km from Rothesay Bay

Shannon

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

10. M Social Hotel Auckland

Auckland Central Business District, 13.3 km from Rothesay Bay

Helen

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

11. Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Grafton, 14.9 km from Rothesay Bay

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

12. Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

Auckland Central Business District, 14.5 km from Rothesay Bay

Suet Moey

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

13. Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Auckland Central Business District, 14 km from Rothesay Bay

Margaret

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

14. Imagine Beach Road

Auckland Central Business District, 13.8 km from Rothesay Bay

Helen

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

15. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland

Auckland Central Business District, 13.7 km from Rothesay Bay

Akash

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

16. Hotel DeBrett

Auckland Central Business District, 13.7 km from Rothesay Bay

Anne

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

17. Soho Hotel Auckland

19.8 km from Rothesay Bay

Dinesh

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

18. The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre

Parnell, 15.1 km from Rothesay Bay

Zoya

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

19. Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter

13.3 km from Rothesay Bay

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

20. Grand Millennium Auckland

Auckland Central Business District, 14.4 km from Rothesay Bay

Miriam

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Where to stay in Rothesay Bay

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Auckland Central Business District

Explore Auckland’s inner-city hub to find historic architecture alongside contemporary designs, the revitalised Auckland Waterfront and a busy shopping precinct.

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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

Day or night, this modern marina precinct is a great spot to dine along the waterfront, attend yachting events and learn about the region’s maritime heritage.

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A modern building with a unique triangular roof design and large glass windows.

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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Manukau

Find colorful markets, stunning gardens and New Zealand’s biggest theme park when you visit Auckland’s most multi-cultural district.

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Top Rothesay Bay Hotel Reviews

Sudima Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I had a lovely stay. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Everything was just as I hoped for, making for a very enjoyable stay."