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VR Auckland City

4.0 star property

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Classic One Bedroom Apartment | City view
Front of property
One-Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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188 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One-Bedroom Apartment

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Auckland

A stay at VR Auckland City places you in the heart of Auckland, within a 10-minute walk of SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower. .This aparthotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Princes Wharf and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Auckland Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sky Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Auckland - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ember - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odettes Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Albion Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Katsura Japanese Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

VR Auckland City

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with single sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include a vending machine and bicycle tour information.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Secured parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 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
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Fire extinguisher

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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

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
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VR Auckland City Aparthotel
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Oaks On Hobson
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VR Auckland City Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 932 out of 3495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1391 out of 3495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 689 out of 3495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 309 out of 3495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 174 out of 3495 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Charmika

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The towels we received were dirty and unwashed! Nearly all the towels had marks that indicated they were used prior and just folded and set out for the next customers! We complained and were given new towels. The cleanliness of the room isn’t great. Marks on the couch as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Clean rooms. Friendly reception staff. The manager is very helpful and understanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shlomit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have a fully equipped kitchen Laundry room A pleasant room Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room we got smelt like it had just been dried out from a water leak. It smelt really really musky, the ceiling hatch baorder was swollen and falling apart. Parts of the kitchen floor tiles were cracked and would rock and move around when walked on. The tv screen was taped up to hold it together. We quickly asked to change rooms. The next room was slightly better. Still slightly musky. You could see big smears on the walls from where it had been cleaned. There was an ironing board but no iron, had to borrow our friends room iron. The shower door leaked pretty bad. After 2 showers the floor was soaked. After inspection, the seals on the door may aswell not have been there. Our friends room was again, slightly better but still not great. Their fridge didnt work and kept beeping as to say the door was open when it wasnt. They had the same experience with the shower door. The whole hotel smelt musky from the entrance, down the hallway and into the rooms. Maybe the air conditioning unit for the building is broken. Overall the stay was very underwhelming and for the price paid, i expected better. Wouldnt stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff The rooms were nice and clean I had a beautiful view of the mountains
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
No oven racks. Great location though. Should mention that plug ins are different. Front counter could sell
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Staff friendly, helpful and well presented
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Edivaldo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness
The curtains were old and did not block out the light. The shower head fell off. The air conditioner didn’t work. The whole room looked tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, Rotorua

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dissapointing hotel, advertised as 4 star. Room in very poor condition with broken furniture, broken and loose floor tiles, bathroom door handle fell off, missing lever in the sink plug so would not drain etc. Mould in the shower and thick dust on the skirting and headboard light strip. The hotel had aranged for a potential buyer to vue our room during our booked stay. The buyer and presumably the real estate agent let themselves into our room, without even knocking. I am waiting to hear back from management about this. There are a few parking spaces for guests in the basement. There was disagreement between hotel staff about which were the spaces owned by the hotel. Risk of getting towed by using the wrong space. One space is in front of, and blocks a fire hose. The only food option I saw is a small vending machine at the entrance. Many homeless/intoxicated people in the road outside. Did not feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I had a overall good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! This place is seriously under rated. Booked it as a last min deal and it did not disappoint. The apartment was modern, massive and one of the best places I’ve stayed in Auckland ever! To the lady at check in - Your service is amazing. You were great to deal with, asset to your staffing team. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Loose window handles and taps. Run down appliances - microwave, toaster. The worst was there are bed bugs…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Zènith

Travelled with partner
The apartments are run down, not well maintained. It felt like a backpackers just with private facilities. For us it was just a place to sleep as we were exploring Auckland. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location in CBD of Auckland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

This property is really need to remodeling especially shower room. And the Wash machine is running whole night for one load of wash. Make sure don't loss the key, you need to pay $30 to replace the new room key.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing we I arrived my booking had been cancelled were given 2 1 bedroom apartment mine had no tv and was extremely old. I had booked a 2 bedroom apartment with balcony very disappointing manager blamed Wotif for the cancellation. Very disappointing worst accommodation I have had during my stay in NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025