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Empire Apartments

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near University of Auckland

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Studio Apartment with One Double Bed | Desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Laundry

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21 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, University of Auckland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Apartment with One Double Bed | Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment with One Double Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio Apartment with Two Single Beds | Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment with Two Single Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

2-Bedroom Apartment with 1 Double and 2 Single Beds

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

3-Bedroom Apartment with 3 Double Beds

  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Double Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Heart of Auckland.Within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District guesthouse, you'll find University of Auckland and Queen Street Shopping District. Also, The Civic Theater is within half a mile (1 km) and Sky Tower is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sky Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Spark Arena - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Remuera Station - 4 min drive
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Royal Home Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Eight Restaurant at Cordis, Auckland - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fat Puku's Smashed Burgers Queen Street - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Crema - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Langham Auckland Winery - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Empire Apartments

3-star guest house near University of Auckland
There's a restaurant on site. Empire Apartments also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and express check-out.

This 3-star Auckland guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Empire Apartments offers 50 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Auckland guesthouse provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per week); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The shared apartment accommodation is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the apartment's communal areas.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: NZD 100 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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Auckland
Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Apartments Guesthouse
Empire Apartments Guesthouse Auckland

Frequently asked questions

How close is Empire Apartments to the airport?

Empire Apartments is 16.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Empire Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Empire Apartments.

How close is Empire Apartments to the beach?

This guesthouse is 7.9 mi (24-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach and 9.2 mi (23-min drive) from Takapuna Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Empire Apartments offer free breakfast?

Empire Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Empire Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but SkyCity Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Empire Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Empire Apartments?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Empire Apartments have a pool?

Empire Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Empire Apartments have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Empire Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Empire Apartments to downtown Auckland?

Empire Apartments is 0.6 mi away from Auckland.

Empire Apartments Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 242 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have enjoyed my stay at empire apartment. Great service staff too will prefer to stay next time for sure thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment for what we needed giid price too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time at Empire hotel..room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second stop here smaller appartments but well presented and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great having two bathrooms and three bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suited for a boys trip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean comfortable apartments in a great location

Nice spacious and clean rooms and bathroom, there are all necessary kitchen utensils. Excellent location. Quiet, comfortable, friendly staff. There is a laundry room on the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Disliked: Staff & service
Very affordable, prefect location, and comfortable. Upgrade bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tinofara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very reasonably priced. Had a 3 room apartment so suited our family well. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonably priced
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

b

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is ok , get what pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Freya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean just the facilities were damaged and mold on the cieling in the bathrooms. Staff were very helpful and gave it a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My needs as a Customer are pretty minimal, but Empire Apartments meets those needs every time. The staff who greeted me were kind and polite and informative. People in and around the place were also friendly who speaks of their clients and reputation. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aifetinai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was fine. The bed was comfy and place was clean. However, the power outlet in the bathroom kept popping off which was a hazard!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room were nice. Good price but its in a bad location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

BJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic but clean and has everything one needa
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

JaznJo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked like the building was crying it's that sad. Stayed in backpackers better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, walkable to downtown Auckland and all it has to offer... However, lots of hills, so bring your good legs lol... Parking is kinda spendy, be prepared... Staff was very helpful and friendly, room was clean and welcoming and nicely appointed... Vending machines as well as a convenience store and burger restaurant on site... Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 3 bedroom unit easily accommodated our family group. The road noise was significant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma

Facilities were average but that is reflected in the price and basically what we expected. However, the location is fantastic, easy to walk to town. We did a lot of steps but saved us money!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean, cosy, and otherwise very good three-star hotel at a very reasonable price, located in the heart of Auckland. There is an excellent laundry on the ground floor. The staff are very friendly. The only two issues are, first, that Wi-Fi is not provided by default, and second, the hotel does not take fire safety seriously: at least on the 18th floor, where I lived, the fire door that is supposed to stay closed was wedged open and fixed in that position.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downfall was that the bathroom was falling apart. Other than that it was an excellent stay. Everyone was super friendly including guests and it was a very convenient location for what we needed having small children with us. They thought they were queens being on the top most floor!! Brilliant!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024