VR Auckland City

4.0 star property
City centre aparthotel within walking distance of Sky Tower

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Living area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
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
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lounge area
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

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
  • Sofa bed
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
The current price is S$93
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

Classic One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

Studio Apartment

Highlights

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

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
188 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • SkyCity Casino - 5 min walk
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 6 min walk
  • Sky Tower - 7 min walk
  • University of Auckland - 9 min walk
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 18 min walk
  • Auckland Mt Eden Station - 26 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

  • ‪Q Theatre - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Katsura Japanese Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kang Nam Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Metrolanes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Best Ugly Bagels - ‬5 min walk

About this property

VR Auckland City

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

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

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 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
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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 (aged 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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

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

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Rainfall shower head
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Free toiletries

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 any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 3
  • Lever door handles
  • Soundproofing
  • Step-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 (centimetres): 3
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 curtains

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Sailing 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 that 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/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 that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
This property is professionally cleaned.

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
VR Auckland City Aparthotel
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 that you 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 spaces 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 such as cycling, boat tours and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming, ecotours and segway hire.

Does VR Auckland City have a kitchen or kitchenette?

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

What's the area around VR Auckland City like?

VR Auckland City is in Auckland Central Business District, a short 7-minute walk from Sky Tower and 17 minutes' walk from Auckland Ferry Terminal. Travellers love the aparthotel's prime location.

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Was nice. Had two beds which wasn’t expected but helpful to know for next time.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bed was pretty firm
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property has good location staff are friendly and helpful, have stayed before and will stay again in the future.
Warren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place that is in the hub of Auckland.
Regan, 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

10/10 Exceptional

excellent cus service, good location, good price.
Thang Hau Mang, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Justina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay at a very affordable price. Wonderful and very helpful staff made it a satisfying stay.
Lawrence, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and courteous staff. Great location. Represented very good value for money
Mike, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Toilet is dirty. This is a re-renovated apartment. Not a hotel
Tan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Close to CBD but hotel is a bit run down. Definitely not worth the nightly rates.
Andrew, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

24/7 reception good. No parking and location not so good
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were excellent
Gerard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central located well priced
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice.
Yoko, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All relaxed and easy
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenience location but limited car park.
PORNARPA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was great, but parking was a major issue, with a party of 4 adults and 1 child finding transport was an issue for out of towners , one really great thing we found was a taxi company who dealt with a large group using a van excellent attitude
Joeleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for what we were in Auckland for.
Jamie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Will stay again when visiting Auckland again
Cherise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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