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VR Auckland Airport

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Mangere

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Shared kitchen facilities | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Superior Double Room | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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190 Kirkbride Road, Auckland, Auckland, 2022
  • Place, Moana Nui-a Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambury Regional Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Mangere stay.Your stay at this Mangere hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Ambury Regional Park and Mount Mangere. Otuataua Stonefields and Butterfly Creek are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Moana Nui-a Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ambury Regional Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Eden Park - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Sky Tower - 19 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Spark Arena - 19 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Onehunga Station - 8 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi & Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gaff Cafe & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • Island Bbq
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi & Seafood - ‬4 min drive

About this property

VR Auckland Airport

3-star hotel in Mangere
VR Auckland Airport offers its guests concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
VR Auckland Airport offers 40 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Self parking on site (NZD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of NZD 250 will be collected before check-in.

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 20 per day
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
  • 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, 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; cash is not accepted
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

VR Auckland Airport
VR Auckland Airport Hotel
VR Auckland Airport Auckland
VR Auckland Airport Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

How close is VR Auckland Airport to the airport?

VR Auckland Airport is 3.2 mi (7-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 Airport ?

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VR Auckland Airport on May 31, 2026 start from $42, including 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 Airport have an airport shuttle?

VR Auckland Airport offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

How close is VR Auckland Airport to the beach?

This hotel is 17.2 mi (26-min drive) from St. Helier's Bay Beach and 19.4 mi (34-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does VR Auckland Airport offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at VR Auckland Airport , but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at VR Auckland Airport ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SkyCity Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at VR Auckland Airport ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at VR Auckland Airport ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NZD 20 per day.

Does VR Auckland Airport have a pool?

VR Auckland Airport does not have a pool.

Does VR Auckland Airport have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is VR Auckland Airport to downtown Auckland?

VR Auckland Airport is 8.6 mi away from Auckland.

VR Auckland Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 449 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bedding and bathroom was clean, tv didn’t work, room was very stuffy!! But …. close to airport and car hire companies
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Vannia

Liked: Cleanliness
The second room was good, clean and the furniture much better than the first one
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Christopher, Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Walked into my first room and the smell of mould was very strong, black mould all through the bathroom. I was given a second room and the smell of mould was much less but still present. You could see that someone had cleaned the mould from the ceiling and walls in the bathroom but that it was coming back. Plasce was cheap but not cheap enough for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Inge

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs maintenance and updating. Worn out sheets, awful pillows. Wires in room that are just cut off are a bit worrisome. But cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Anton

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room requires a lot of maintenance. Toilet broken, a room door with a hole, curtains falling off and a kitchen cupboard door missing. Reception staff were friendly to me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Thaddeus, Parksville

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were given was so hot (like a sauna). No air conditioning. We went to open the sliding door (which had trouble sliding) and a window by the door was half open and broken. The room did not appear to be very clean. Old dirty carpeting. The bathroom needs serious updating. Only one bath towel in the room. No facecloths. No hand towel. The hallways in the building were so dirty. We brought all this to the desk staff's attention, and they gave us a room at the neighboring hotel The Gateway for an extra charge. That room was a huge improvement and had air conditioning, and the building was cleaner. We appreciated being moved. The VR Auckland Airport Hotel needs air conditioned rooms and a serious upgrade and deep clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Holly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures were nothing like the property. We went in to find dirty floors and tiles, broken hanging from the wall towel rail, grubby walls, broken uneven tiles, place smelt like it hadnt been opened in quite some time. Checked in then left after 30mins after we booked elsewhere, with zero refund. Couldnt bring ourselves to stay. Photos dont even show how bad it was
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Nikki

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yuck
Mold doesn't even looked like it's been cleaned in a long time
Mold and curtains falling off
Disgusting my dogs kennel is five star compared with their rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place shouldn’t be advertised on Expedia. It was abysmal. From the photos I thought I was booking an affordable hotel. Instead it’s more like a halfway house with mystery stains everywhere, curtains hanging off railings, cigarette burns in the furniture, zero privacy. We ended up having to find other accomodation at 2am in the morning after two long haul flighst. Turns out VR Auckland Airport is actually Aero Auckland Airport Hotel with 2.2 stars on Google and numerous reviews complaining about the mould and smell. 2.2 stars is generous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the room to get a few hours of sleep between flights. I chose this property because it had a free shuttle to and from the airport, and it suited my backpackers budget . The shuttle was great. Check-in was easy and pleasant. The property seemed to be undergoing renovations (there was a sign posted when I got inside the wing where my room was). It was definitely run-down and quite unclean. The bathroom especially, which is always unpleasant. The bed itself was clean and comfortable . It was kind of noisy with people talking until quite late, and based on the surrounding area I was not 100% confident about safety and security (there was only a button lock on the doorknob, no deadbolt or security chain) and I was on the ground floor so I didn’t feel safe keeping the window open while I slept. There was a very strong chemical smell in the room (cleaning chemicals I would guess) and so between all that and no fresh air, I did not manage to get any sleep before having to get on the airport shuttle at 4am. They did have very nice quality tea available in the room. I would not stay at this property again. Hopefully it will be better when the renovations are complete.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were no towels, facecloths or teaspoons to stir my coffee. There were milk pods in the mini fridge, but it wasn't turned on. The free airport bus was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Regina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facility is dirty, receptionist was rude and rushy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The airport shuttle was handy, and that was about it. The room was in a terrible state and smelt horrible. I couldn't sleep because the strong smell of bleach was getting caught in my throat. There were holes in the doors and walls, a missing towel rail, terrible patch-up paint, cupboard doors missing, and curtains hanging off - we had to tie them up by hand to get privacy. Our room was located right next to a busy intersection and was extremely noisy, with no soundproofing at all. I'm not normally fussy, and it was only one night, but if I had a car with me, I would have slept in that instead. I rated the service as poor because there just wasn't any at all. It was managed by the Gateway next door. It felt like a prostitute rented by the hour room. The bed was comfortable and seemed clean and that was the only redeeming feature of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Baldev

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely terrible couldnt stay here arrived at 930pm into a dirty room. Poo in the toilet, blood on the wall. Dirty sheets i asked if there was a clean room they said no so we had to leave and find a new motel. I would like a refund!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Clara

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact of having to go next door to the reception and to have dinner in the restaurant was not appealing especially as a single woman walking there alone at night, I made sure I was back in my room before dark. The air con was fantastic in the room as too were the clean sheets n bedding. Outdated furniture and cracked tiles in the bathroom needs attention, the bed of springs was not comfortable at all. But the shuttle service to and from the airport was why I choose this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Martina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable.... Just a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rimaati

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was what you expected, I hoped for a little more in the room, but was just a place to sleep for a few hours until I woke up to go to the airport. Staff were friendly, shared kitchen and bathroom was run down, and my curtain/window from my room opened to a view of them both, not outside. Did have one fella stick his arm through at one point when walking the hallway, which wasn’t amazing but no big deal to just close it. Airport shuttle was the best thing, ran regularly and 24 hours, made the trip to the place and then back to the airport early hours of the morning stress free.
Basic room
View outside the window of the kitchen and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was emergency housing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was filthy. Room had a terrible smell. Communal areas had cobwebs. Was cheap deal didnt expect nasty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025