The Chancellor on Hobson

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Princes Wharf

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One Bedroom Apartment City View | Balcony
One Bedroom Apartment Harbour View | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
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City View Studio Apartment | Balcony view
City View Studio Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

City View Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District hotel, you'll find Princes Wharf and Sky Tower. Auckland Ferry Terminal and SkyCity Casino are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sky Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Auckland - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 6 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ronnie's Cafe & Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trivet - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oyster & Chop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Poon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hello Beasty - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Chancellor on Hobson

3.5-star hotel near Princes Wharf
As a guest of The Chancellor on Hobson, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The Chancellor on Hobson. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Auckland hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Chancellor on Hobson offers 65 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (NZD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.35 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: NZD 150 per accommodation, 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.

  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.35 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Chancellor on Hobson to the airport?

The Chancellor on Hobson is 14.3 mi (27-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Chancellor on Hobson have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Chancellor on Hobson.

How close is The Chancellor on Hobson to the beach?

This hotel is 5.3 mi (21-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach and 6 mi (16-min drive) from Takapuna Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Chancellor on Hobson offer free breakfast?

The Chancellor on Hobson does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Chancellor on Hobson?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SkyCity Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Chancellor on Hobson?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Chancellor on Hobson?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NZD 40.00 per night.

Does The Chancellor on Hobson have a pool?

The Chancellor on Hobson features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6 AM to 10 PM.

Does The Chancellor on Hobson have a restaurant?

The Chancellor on Hobson is home to No 1 Hobson Lounge, which features local cuisine.

Does The Chancellor on Hobson have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Chancellor on Hobson to downtown Auckland?

The Chancellor on Hobson is 0.3 mi away from Auckland.

Reviews

The Chancellor on Hobson Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very convenient to downtown Auckland and the waterfront. Our rooms were clean and very comfortable. Staff were kind and friendly and all facilities inc the gym, pool, spa and sauna were excellently maintained. My only suggestion would be is that the hotel needs to streamline their checkout processes. It took 25 minutes to check out, the staff were lovely but understaffed and the process of checking one room at a time then reporting back to reception was incredibly inefficient, especially with everyone checking out at 10am on a Sunday! Maybe invest in some walkie talkies. It seemed outdated too to charge a large bond per room on check in (we've stayed in many hotels and havent had to do this for years). It is the sole hold up on check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serenity

Traveled with partner
Balcony parking and amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hunter

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice room and hotel very central unfortunately our shower head wasnt fixed properly and water went everywhere once it was turned on. Other than that was very pleasent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

the hotel was nice although reception was quite rude
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashwin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

us

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoriko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Whanganui

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoriko

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Room is comfortable . So I stayed longer i wish

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

IAN

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, very stylish in lobby area, excellent views of the sky tower, was a little mishap with the original room we booked but staff fixed this immediately and upgraded us to a higher level free of charge, staff were absolutely amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nature

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

3.8/5 Stars can recommend the chancellor on Hobson

I had a good experience staying at the chancellor this weekend, I had no serious issues pop up. Check-in/out was easy and quick. I pre booked parking so having a space secured was nice, the car park was better than many others I have seen at similar price ranges around Auckland city and easy elevator access (usually). I wasn’t expecting a bond of $250 but I got my refund right then and there on checkout so no harm no foul. The elevator went out during my stay but they had specialists there fixing it and had it sorted asap. My room was clean and tidy and had all the amenities you would think of wanting. Some damage to the tiled areas in the room but nothing major and it didn’t affect my experience so again no harm no foul. The bed was cozy and the view of the skyline (perfect view of the sky tower) really was awesome. I’ll also mention the room was well soundproofed with windows and balcony doors closed and the blackout curtains let me get some good sleep after a night out on the city (everything available within 15 min walk through town). To wrap up, 3.8/5 stars can recommend the chancellor queen studio room (city view) especially if you can get a deal on the price $330 for two nights stay was worthwhile for a guy wanting a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yoriko

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Some of the room and bathroom is dated and missing paint and chips in the woodwork
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth, Whangarei

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good on a budget

This is a solid stay for those on a budget. It was comfy and had good security and safety (which is a must for a solo traveler). There were some minor areas in the room that showed its age/wear but on the whole it was good for what I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Amenities were fabulous with the pool, spa and sauna. Staff were really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saikat

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service really handy for activities in town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norman

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was freezing and staff not helpful to solve the problem
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dr. Jonah, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025