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VR Auckland City

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified aparthotel near Sky Tower

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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188 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010
  • SkyCity Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sky Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

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 drapes

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 drapes

Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Auckland

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District aparthotel, you'll find Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. Aotea Centre and Aotea Square are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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

4-star eco-certified aparthotel near Sky Tower
As a guest of VR Auckland City, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The eco-certified VR Auckland City also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Auckland aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 30 per night
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with satellite channels
  • TV in common areas

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Window guards

General

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • 75 units
  • Built in 2005
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 250 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at VR Auckland City.
  • 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

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VR Auckland City Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 899 out of 3392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1360 out of 3392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 667 out of 3392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 298 out of 3392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 3392 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

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel for the price I paid. Very large room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Très bien
Bon rapport qualité prix. Excellent emplacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great booking. great location near the CBD, top price and the room was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The air conditioning wasn’t working. Otherwise, the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Annalise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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