DoubleTree By Hilton Karaka

Opens in thoroughbred country.

Asmart new addition to the Karaka countryside has opened its doors with the official opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Hotel.

Set amid the beautiful grounds of New Zealand Bloodstock's iconic horse auction and stabling facilities, the hotel is just a couple of minutes’ walk from the main sales auditorium, 30 minutes from Auckland city, and just 20 minutes from the airport.

Exuding five-star quality and elegance, the $40m , 122-room property includes a pool and gym, a signature HorseShoe bar, wedding and conference facilities, a terrace with two large outdoor fireplaces, and a top class, family-friendly restaurant.

As the first and only hotel situated in the Papakura-Franklin area, it’s a welcome addition to the area’s growing population and business portfolio, servicing not only tourists, but locals looking for a stay-cation, and businesses that want to bring staff together to work, dine and stay within an easy reach of the city limits. Located just minutes from local farmers’ markets, DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka has incorporated fresh, local produce into the menus of both its onsite restaurants. The menus, curated by well-known Chef Mark Southon of O’Connell Street Bistro fame, boast an array of naturally-sourced flavours in partnership with local farmers. Savour the intricate farm-to-table creations, centred around beautiful New Zealand produce in front of the roaring fire at the hotel’s Ethereal | Artisan restaurant. The Ethereal | Artisan Kitchen features a live kitchen that opens out into the expansive marble restaurant for guests to experience behind-the-scenes action. Kitchen designer's, Wildfire’s involvement with Pacific Architecture started in late 2018, creating unique spaces together for the hotel’s operations. Successfully developing the drawings and completing the fit-out is evident in the stunning final imagery. >>