Aparthotel

VR Auckland City

4.0 star property
City-center aparthotel within walking distance of SkyCity Casino

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Reception
One-Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Classic One Bedroom Apartment | City view
In the heart of Auckland City, VR Auckland City offers an upscale retreat near Sky Tower. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, luggage storage for your convenience.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Lounge area
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Main amenities (12)

  • 75 smoke-free apartments
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area

Room options

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Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 43 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
188 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010

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

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 26 min drive
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 4 min drive
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 18 min walk
  • Auckland Grafton Station - 28 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Halsey Street Tram Stop - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ember - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atrium Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Katsura Japanese Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kangnam Station - ‬6 min walk

About this property

VR Auckland City

VR Auckland City puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of SkyCity Casino and Queen Street Shopping District. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing. Apartments feature bonuses like kitchens and washers/dryers, along with sofa beds and premium bedding. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Gaunt Street Tram Stop is just 15 minutes by foot.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 75 apartments
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (NZD 30 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Water dispenser
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Single sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with satellite service
  • TV in a common area

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

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.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 1
  • Lever door handles
  • Soundproofing
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 1
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • In the business district
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Window guards

General

  • 75 rooms
  • 10 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2005

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 250 per stay

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.15 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs NZD 30 per day

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Long-term renters welcome.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
This property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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
VR Auckland City New Zealand
VR Auckland City Aparthotel
VR Aparthotel
Oaks On Hobson
VR Auckland City New Zealand
VR Auckland City Auckland
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VR Auckland City Aparthotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Does VR Auckland City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, VR Auckland City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at VR Auckland City?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at VR Auckland City?

Yes. Self parking costs NZD 30 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at VR Auckland City?

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

What is there to do at VR Auckland City and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming, ecotours, and segway rentals.

Does VR Auckland City have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a toaster, cookware, and a refrigerator.

What's the area around VR Auckland City like?

VR Auckland City is in Auckland Central Business District, a short 5-minute walk from SkyCity Casino and 6 minutes' walk from Queen Street Shopping District. Travelers love the aparthotel's prime location.

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VR Auckland City Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I had a overall good experience
Hiren, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Michael, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful.
Ira, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Start were good . Facilities and room is ok , good budget accommodation close to cbd
shankar babu, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location, although hard to park
Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would have prefer higher room like first stay so not to here street noise
Jason, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A bit out of the way
sharee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay. Will definitely stay there next time I need to stay in Auckland
Alan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very close to Skycity and other attractions at top of Queen St. Room decor starting to show its age, bathroom in particular. Room was very quiet.
ANDREW JOHN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay we had lots of kids with us and it was everything we needed for the night to have a good rest and carry on oir journey.. the washing machines was handy and dryers just a 3 minute walk down the road
Natasha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

good hotel
PASCAL, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Handy location, warm and welcoming staff:)
Georgina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great position
Jason, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We arrived about 7 in the morning and asked if we could leave bags there. Can't check in til 3pm. The receptionist was amazing he checked to see if room was ready and allowed us to take our bags to the room, freshen up after 27 hrs flight and even gave us recommendations for breakfast. We will definitely stay here again when visiting our family. Well done everyone for your excellent service.
Zena, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to go casino and diner
Honoura, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central located well priced
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good clean functional accommodation! Lots amenities within walking distance! Extremely friendly and helpful staff (Navya). Arrived and found the was an issue with my booking, Navya was very helpful bu upgrading my room. I also needed an extra night which was organised without any problem. There is limited parking hence the four stars, otherwise it’s a five!!
Apakuki, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay, everything was good. Except when the elevator stopped working and we got stuck inside for 30 mins. On board phone did not work when we tried calling for help. Had to ring from personal phones, and was eventually rescued by local firefighter service. So other than it was great.
Nikau, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good budget hotel

The hotel offered on a budget every thing I needed
Linda, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The reception and service were good, and I had a great experience. I would like to use it again.
Shingo, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great price for location. Walking distance to sky tower and shops Friendly staff. Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Jolene, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Large 2 bedroom rooms with kitchenette Dislike the smell of cooked food in hallways as the rooms are considered apartments with long term residence
Patricia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The only thing was the Queen bed was two singles put together so if you move around in the middle they split and make a gap so you have to readjust them.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Just limited carpark
PORNARPA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful room with a view.Staff were very efficient, helpful and friendly. Convenient to everything we wanted. We will definitely be back in the future.
Mo, 1-night trip