Aparthotel

VR Auckland City

4.0 star property

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Reception
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Classic One Bedroom Apartment | City view
One-Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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188 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • 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 Queen Street Shopping District. .This aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Sky Tower and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from University of Auckland.

What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 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
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Katsura Japanese Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Albion Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

VR Auckland City

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to SkyCity Casino
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 a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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.

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 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

  • 2 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

  • 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 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

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 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.

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