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VR Auckland City

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to SkyCity Casino

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Reception
Bathroom
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

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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

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Deluxe Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic One Bedroom Apartment

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

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One-Bedroom Apartment

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

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Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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Studio Apartment

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

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About the area

Auckland

Located in Auckland Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Auckland, VR Auckland City is near a metro station. Auckland Ferry Terminal and Queens Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Queen Street Shopping District and Princes Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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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 (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 26 min drive

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

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to SkyCity Casino
This smoke-free aparthotel features self parking, concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Change of towels is available on request.
VR Auckland City offers 75 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with single sofa beds and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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 per cent 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.
Cots (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 per cent

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 that 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 transport 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is VR Auckland City pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at VR Auckland City?

Self-parking is available for NZD 30 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at VR Auckland City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at VR Auckland City?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is VR Auckland City located?

Located in Auckland Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Aotea Centre, SkyCity Casino and Queen Street Shopping District. Sky Tower and University of Auckland are also within 10 minutes. Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Daldy Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

VR Auckland City Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 172 out of 3462 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

7.6/10

Communication

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lon

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenaida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Its a big apartment hotel , nice and clean, receptionist are very helpful, near at city center
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great , only stayed a night . It got everything I need
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

shankar babu

Start were good . Facilities and room is ok , good budget accommodation close to cbd
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ira

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy room for one night very good price plenty of nearby options to go for food only 10min walk to Airport bus convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is close to everything you need in the city. I love that we can cook our food and the staff offered to dry our clothes for free.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
It was a nice stay! The studio I payed was the best I’ve ever seen so far for how it is built:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Disliked: Amenities
Good location but shower was poor and the room was very worn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay for the price. So easy to get to city centre. Good food options within 10 minute walk. I'll be staying here again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Would have prefer higher room like first stay so not to here street noise
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leemar

It was handy to everything we needed Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Communication
Good location, although hard to park
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Overall good, good communication, had everything i needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a nice stay in a nice room, walking distance from the skytower and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Basic accommodation, older but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

sharee

A bit out of the way
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved my stay. Staff very friendly and very helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ew. What a dump! Thankfully they messed up our reservation so we got a refund and stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Corban

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy stay, comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ANDREW JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed my stay. Will definitely stay there next time I need to stay in Auckland
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place to stay at a very affordable price. Wonderful and very helpful staff made it a satisfying stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024