Thursday, 10 September 2026

Marriott International unveils three new New Zealand hotels

Global hotels powerhouse Marriott International is upping its interest in New Zealand. 

Marriott has signed agreements with CP Group to bring three new hotels to New Zealand by 2029, adding 335 rooms to its portfolio in New Zealand and strengthening its growing presence in the region. 

The agreement is expected to mark the country debut of flagship brand Marriott Hotels in Rotorua (above), as well as the debut of the Autograph Collection brand in Auckland and Wellington.

Building on the relationship between Marriott and CP Group, this signing follows their recently announced St. Regis Queenstown project.

As part of the agreement: Rotorua Marriott Hotel will mark Marriott International’s entry in Rotorua as part of a conversion deal of the existing Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua, following a 12-month renovation slated to be completed in 2027.

The Official Auckland, Autograph Collection, strange name that, is set to bring Marriott’s premium Autograph Collection brand to Auckland in 2028, marking the brand’s arrival in the city through the transformation of a historic building on Eden Crescent in Auckland’s central business district. 

Fable Wellington, Autograph Collection will bring the Autograph Collection brand to Wellington, anticipated to open in 2029, through the repurposing of the historic 1940s office building located on the corner of Lambton Quay and Stout Street.

Marriott currently operates only two hotels in New Zealand; JW Marriott Auckland, and Four Points by Sheraton Auckland. Two other new openings are expected in 2027, with Sheraton Christchurch and Moxy Auckland. 

“Today’s signing of three hotel deals with CP Group is a landmark advancement of Marriott  International’s strengthening relationship with one of New Zealand’s most prolific hotel investors," says Richard Crawford, vice president for hotel development for Marriott International.

"Securing another foothold in Auckland, plus inaugural hotels in the key markets of Wellington and
Rotorua, are outstanding outcomes for our strategic growth aspirations in New Zealand. 

"We are confident that our 300 million Marriott Bonvoy members will welcome more choices across the
country’s North Island and beyond.” 

Marriott International has a portfolio of brands across luxury, premium, select, midscale, extended stay, and all-inclusive, with over 10,000 properties in 148 countries and territories. 


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