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Columbia Apartments

2.5 star property
Apartment with kitchenette, steps from University of Auckland

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Whitaker Place features a sleek, curved facade with windows and spaces.
Convenience store offering a wide selection of snacks, beverages, and household items.
Convenient laundry facilities offer washing machines and dryers for guest use.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a reception desk, glass door, and staircase with a glass railing.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchenette with a stainless steel sink, microwave, and kettle.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
15 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland, Auckland, 1010
  • University of Auckland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sky Tower
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
3 bedrooms
Portable fan
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 40 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Shared Apartment - no self-isolation)

Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Shared Apartment - no self-isolation)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Microwave
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Auckland

Columbia Apartments puts you in the heart of Auckland, steps from University of Auckland and within a 10-minute stroll of Queen Street Shopping District. .Each apartment features WiFi, a portable fan and a phone. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A desk and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This smoke-free apartment building offers a corner/local shop, a lift and a reception hall. Added amenities include laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sky Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Spark Arena - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Remuera Station - 4 min drive
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Royal Home Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kebab King Grafton - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chadam - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Aut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Craven a - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Columbia Apartments

Apartment with kitchenette, steps from University of Auckland
Columbia Apartments offers its guests laundry facilities, a corner/local shop, and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Auckland apartment is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Columbia Apartments offers 20 accommodations with portable fans. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Auckland apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 10 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 20 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Reception hall

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The shared apartment accommodation is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the apartment's communal areas.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.0 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Columbia Apartments?

Columbia Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Columbia Apartments?

The closest beach to Columbia Apartments is Takapuna Beach (7.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Columbia Apartments?

No, Columbia Apartments does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Columbia Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Columbia Apartments?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Columbia Apartments Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 102 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and inexpensive. Everything I needed except WiFi. Small, no TV but I didn't mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

sumire

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For last minute accomodation, it was ok. The apartments are very small, the beds aren't very comfortable and the sheets were very rough. The bathroom was very small. Showers were dirty and mouldy. overall a very average stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Pratap

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very terrible experience. It is just like going into a dark prison, with rotten smell. The price was really cheap, however never imagined that these places exist in auckland.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Aianela Vhienne

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abdallah

Business traveller
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall was good for the price. Staff had good communication. Our room was in a shared apartment with 2 other rooms, shared bathroom and kitchen. Nice and quiet. Only negative was no on site parking we had to park up the next street in a public carpark, which we had to pay more than our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

TeRina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For every traveler who's on a budget, this property is affordable and is within the Auckland CBD.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Saul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was near the nightlife and public transport. Also, lots of dining options nearby. Unfortunately the property wasn't great. The room hadnt been vacuumed properly and the furniture was caked in dust. Also, the property failed to mention the elevator had been broken for a month and i needed to walk with my luggage up 17 floors. I recommend considering other options if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

caitlin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what I booked, 2 bedrooms to sleep in and simple bathroom.

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs refurbishing and doesn’t look like what is in the photo’s. It smells like curry in the hallways. My knife broke on me (utensil) and no even milk provided. The employees are nice though.

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff, flexible, helpful. excellent location near grocery shops and public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff. Good location near groceries cheap food esp nearby kebab ,burger and pizza shop. Self contained 3 room Units have kettle fridge microwave and one can cook.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times including before 2020 Covid. Very good convenient location near public transport and shops. Nice, friendly staff especially manager Steven Zhang. Very Good pricing, nice rooms,good facilities with kettle, microwave, fridge, and cooking utensils within the 3 room unit. Some rooms have fans. Please put fans in all rooms as it is getting hotter towards summer. Only one issue is pity that there is only 1 lift for a 20 floor building. it can take some time to go to your room or come down to reception as it can get very busy. Apart from that this is a very nice place to stay and would definitely stay here again in the future

4/10 Poor

Rowan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The saying you get what you pay for can only be stretched so far. The price was ok, the location was great, but the state of the property was mind blowing. I'm not sure how H&S hasn't shut this place down. bones left on multiple levels of the staircase, fire hose fittings used as ash trays and vomit on the staircase wall that had dripped down 3-4 levels. There is a smell of cigarettes throughout the building but is stronger at different levels. The front desk attendant was polite enough, but did not really care about the issues I pointed out that could be easily fixed. The room was fine for a night or 2 but feel that a minimal effort on cleaning could make a difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sudhir

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place . However only 1 lift for a 20 storey building and in peak hours takes long time for lift to reach your floor as mine was 19th floor. Ideally another lift is needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ma Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to the hosting, good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
was just okay, good for price is what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bring a wedge with you to secure your bedroom door if you cannot afford anything better. Situated at the bottom of a very steep hill well away from amenities. Staff do not have a good grasp of English. I would avoid this and use backpackers or ordinary hotel such as the Albion in Hobson street instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Hanzallah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pubes on the toliet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ma. Feliza Inez

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Carpark is tough. Good pricing, rooms are clean but can be made over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked in my family for two nights, we ended up staying one night. It was AWFUL! The place was so dirty i just couldn’t believe it. The room we stayed in had 3 separate bedrooms, 1 toilet and shower. All disgusting! Nothing was clean absolutely nothing! I ended up putting their towels down on floor for us to walk as it was that dirty! I wiped fridge, sinks and tables before we even did anything. My poor children was so happy to stay in apartment for the weekend but i could not leave them one more night in that disgusting awful place. Elevators dirty and old and only one. Dodgy people walking in and out all the time. Not a place for children at all! The stairs was so disgusting and what the hell is that smell all over that place! You have been warned. Do not stay here. Rough and run down. Spend your money somewhere else. Im sorry to my children:(
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

One more

Very relaxing trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021