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VR Auckland City

4.0 star property

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One-Bedroom Apartment | Living area
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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188 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010
  • SkyCity Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sky Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Auckland
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One-Bedroom Apartment

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • 43 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Studio Apartment

  • 32 sq m
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Auckland

A stay at VR Auckland City places you in the heart of Auckland, within a 10-minute walk of Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. .This eco-certified aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Queen Street Shopping District and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from University of Auckland.
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What's nearby

  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sky Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Auckland - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 18 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Q Theatre - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Katsura Japanese Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kang Nam Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Metrolanes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Best Ugly Bagels - ‬5 min walk

About this property

VR Auckland City

Eco-certified aparthotel in Auckland with a 24-hour front desk
VR Auckland City offers 75 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with single sofa beds and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Auckland aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with single sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include a vending machine and bicycle tour information.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • Secured self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Single sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Rainfall shower head
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with satellite service
  • TV in a common area

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 3
  • Lever door handles
  • Soundproofing
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 3
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • In the business district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Fishing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Window guards

General

  • 75 rooms
  • 10 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2005

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Auckland City Oaks
Auckland City Oaks Apartment
Oaks Auckland City
Auckland City Oaks Hotel Auckland Central
Auckland City Oaks New Zealand
Oaks On Hobson
VR Auckland City Apartment
Auckland City Oaks Hotel Central
VR Auckland City New Zealand
VR Auckland City Aparthotel
VR Aparthotel
Oaks On Hobson
VR Auckland City New Zealand
VR Auckland City Auckland
VR Auckland City Aparthotel
VR Auckland City Aparthotel Auckland

VR Auckland City Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 898 out of 3391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1360 out of 3391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 667 out of 3391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 298 out of 3391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 3391 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Noah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place for the price! Good to have a kitchen and laundry included in the unit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Marsha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was old and rundown. The walls had stains all over them. The AC didn’t work. Opened the windows, but the sound outside was extremely loud. Even with the windows closed, the sounds were still present though more muted. Parking cost an extra $30. Recommend using that money and springing for a better hotel just 1 mile down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Syed

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at VR Auckland City Hotel, and unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant. They offered me a room on the 9th floor , upon entering the room to my surprise the room was not cleaned and it was all dirty leftovers left by the previous occupant. Then they offered me another room on the 2nd floor. The bathroom was cramped, with poor water pressure in the shower, and the amenities were very basic for the price. The Fan was broken and the TV remote had no batteries The staff was not particularly helpful or friendly, I expected much better quality and service. Overall, I would not recommend VR Auckland City Hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable, pleasant stay. It was a disappointing experience, and I won’t be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Corban

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay, comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Will definitely stay there next time I need to stay in Auckland
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Neil

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to CBD but hotel is a bit run down. Definitely not worth the nightly rates.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
24/7 reception good. No parking and location not so good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Needs some $$ spent on up keep. Halfway house up the road isn’t ideal either, especially walking past at night time 😬
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristen

Disliked: Cleanliness
Issues with the aircon meant our apartment was like. Sauna. When we told reception she didn’t really care, maintenance had a look and he didn’t do anything either. Freezer also not working and the shower needed a bloody good scrub!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a good spring clean, not enough cups or glasses, no teatowels. Reception lady lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
tired but good value for money
VR Auckland City is in a good location, but didn't give guaranteed parking. Staff was vey helpful and polite. The kitchen s very convenient to have, but not adequately stocked, no sharp knife, the lid on the one pot was too small and no large spoons, spatulas etc. Although the room was spacious, it was very tired, cracks in the floor tile and sink, grout needs replacing. Even with the negatives, the room was still good value for the money,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoko, Kokubunji-shi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No teatowels and poor access for disablity people esp wheelchairs. Do you have accom for wheelchairs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thang Hau Mang

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent cus service, good location, good price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with partner
Very friendly and courteous staff. Great location. Represented very good value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place that is in the hub of Auckland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

PORNARPA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenience location but limited car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joeleen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great, but parking was a major issue, with a party of 4 adults and 1 child finding transport was an issue for out of towners , one really great thing we found was a taxi company who dealt with a large group using a van excellent attitude
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All relaxed and easy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024