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VR Auckland City

4.0 star property
Eco-certified aparthotel in Auckland with a 24-hour front desk

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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
The current price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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One-Bedroom Apartment

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Studio Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

Auckland

VR Auckland City puts you in the heart of Auckland, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like SkyCity Casino and Queen Street Shopping District. Highlights at this eco-friendly aparthotel include in-room kitchens, washers/dryers and free WiFi. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a TV with satellite channels, along with a sofa bed, a sitting area and free local calls. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include premium bedding, a rainfall showerhead and free toiletries. A safe, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Change of towels is available on request .This business-friendly aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Auckland Central Business District aparthotel include Sky Tower and University of Auckland.
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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

  • ‪Katsura Japanese Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kangnam Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Best Ugly Bagels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Esquires Coffee Houses - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Circle K Cook Street - ‬1 min walk

About this property

VR Auckland City

Eco-certified aparthotel in Auckland with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of VR Auckland City, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The eco-certified VR Auckland City also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Auckland aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

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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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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

  • Deposit: NZD 250 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.

  • 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at VR Auckland City.
  • 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.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at VR Auckland City?

VR Auckland City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at VR Auckland City?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VR Auckland City on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$110.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at VR Auckland City?

Yep, VR Auckland City has a secured self car park for NZD 30 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to VR Auckland City?

The closest beach to VR Auckland City is Takapuna Beach (7.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at VR Auckland City?

No, VR Auckland City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at VR Auckland City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at VR Auckland City?

No, only service animals are allowed.

VR Auckland City Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 914 out of 3450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1382 out of 3450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 679 out of 3450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 305 out of 3450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 3450 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jade

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

6/10 Okay

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charmika

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The room is large and spacious. It is quite basic but has the necessary facilities. Staff are wonderful and accomodating. 24 hr reception is good and they dry your clothes for free. I don’t recommend the hair dryer so take your own. Beds are comfortable. The area is fantastic and so close to the sky tower. The stay was incredible value for money. Parking was cheap and available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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

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

Grant

Liked: Amenities
Everyone and every thing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Seiloga

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had stayed at this property for 14 days and within the time I stayed there the service was terrible. There was no cleaning, i had paid for parking but still unable to get into my parking. I'm extremely disappointed as I had paid alot to stay here and the apartment was not cleaned daily and was met with alot of issues.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location just a couple blocks from Sky City. Walkable to several restaurants. Room could have used some touch ups in paint/drywall but overall clean. Upset the clothes washer in the room didn't work, but there were laundromats in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leemar

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

6/10 Okay

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room didn't have a TV. Unbelievable. It was sold as having one. You can't book a carpark because as the hotel says they only have a few parks so its first come, first served. What a crazy system. I did get an assigned car park, but when parking it was taken. Back and forth to reception to get it sorted, Shambles is a word that springs to mind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
The good: The property was mostly clean (touched on later) with decent amenities and plenty available around the location. Being right in the center of the city was really awesome, making it easy to find places to eat or things to do, which helps considering there is no food available onsite. The room had its own washing machine and a dishwasher which were nice touches, but unused by us. 2 sachets of washing machine powder were provided. The parking was nicely sized, with a good amount of room available, but only 7 total parks available on a first-in-first-served basis. These cannot be booked in advance of your stay. The bad: The room we stayed in had multiple broken tiles in the bathroom and kitchen, making it dangerous to have no shoes, or even just socks on, in the room. There was also a lot of missing grout in a lot of the tiles, and some times were lose underfoot. There was no dishwasher powder provided, so we weren't able to make use of the machine. Our parking was cancelled on our cards by the second day, even though we had purchased parking for the entire stay. When the room was serviced we had less towels. No bath mat, no face cloths, no hand cloths were replaced and we had to request these from reception. These were delivered quickly to the room however, so service was great when issues were brought up. Our shower had red fungus growing in the seals, door and silicone. We requested some cleaning products to remedy this, which were provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jinghui

Liked: Cleanliness
Washing machine broken
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

Nikau

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Piripi

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

8/10 Good

Apakuki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missing equipment, stuff broken and in poor condition, windows and surfaces dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bowen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Great convenient spot to stay in the city close to all amenities & restaurants. The rooms are very quiet & front of desk staff are very friendly & helpful. The Hotel Room was very spacious & has a very fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher. Bathroom also comes with washing machine & dryer with a nice added touch. The hotel room could do with a better deep clean as the corners of rooms had built up dust & dirt. With the floors needing better attentive care for the upkeep. TV wasnt working well with half of the TV having lines (Staff need to be more attentive to rooms for next check in) & we paid an extra person fee but only got minimum towels. Overall, it was a cheap local city place to stay & id happily stay there again as a lower end budget.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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