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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
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
One-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Check out the area

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188 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Popular LocationSkyCity Casino5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSky Tower7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAuckland Ferry Terminal17 min walk
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)25 min drive

Room options

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One-Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • 463 sq ft
  • 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

  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Studio Apartment

  • 344 sq ft
  • Studio
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 6 min walk
  • Sky Tower - 7 min walk
  • University of Auckland - 9 min walk
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cookie Cafe - 7 min walk
  • Katsura Japanese Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Brothers Beer - 5 min walk
  • Soung Yueen - 3 min walk
  • Circle K Cook Street - 1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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.

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 include 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

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hindi

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
  • 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
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV 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 on site
  • 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
For more details, 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.

  • 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).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is VR Auckland City to the airport?

VR Auckland City is 13.7 mi (26-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at VR Auckland City?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VR Auckland City on May 12, 2024 start from $51.82, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does VR Auckland City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at VR Auckland City.

How close is VR Auckland City to the beach?

This aparthotel is 6.1 mi (14-min drive) from Takapuna Beach and 7.2 mi (16-min drive) from Milford Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does VR Auckland City offer free breakfast?

VR Auckland City does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at VR Auckland City?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but SkyCity Casino (5-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at VR Auckland City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at VR Auckland City?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does VR Auckland City have a pool?

VR Auckland City does not have a pool.

Does VR Auckland City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is VR Auckland City to downtown Auckland?

VR Auckland City is 0.4 mi away from Auckland.

VR Auckland City Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 851 out of 3269 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1325 out of 3269 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 645 out of 3269 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 286 out of 3269 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 162 out of 3269 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't stay long enough to give a better review but liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Room comfort
A good budget hotel
The hotel offered on a budget every thing I needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Amit

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Indira

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were only informed upon check in that the AC was not working. No prior notice considering we checked in late. And it’s summer. We were provided with fans.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can’t go wrong with the location and the price is outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adecel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ponie

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee

Disliked: Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

HELEN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only thing that let it down for us was the cooking pans-they were rusted and couldn't be used, otherwise good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room , washing machine, fridge freezer, oven , microwave, dishwasher, home away from home, perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024