About
Facing the city skyline and the harbor, VR Auckland City offers apartment-style accommodations featuring unlimited free WiFi per stay and a fully equipped kitchen. It is located in the heart of Auckland CBD (Central Business District). Each air conditioned apartment offers in room laundry facilities and features inner CBD view. VR Auckland City is a 5-minute walk from the Aotea Center, Auckland Convention Center and SkyCity. It is less than 5 minutes’ drive from the marina and Viaduct Harbor.
3,281 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.4
- Staff
- 9.1
- Location
- 9.2
What Guests Say
- “The studio room was perfect, it had everything required fro an overnight stay.”
- “Price was adfordable and rooms were pretty good”
Room Options
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1/4One-Bedroom Apartment
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
1/4Executive One-Bedroom Apartment
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Accessible toilet
- Adapter
1/41 Bedroom Executive
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible toilet
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
1/4Deluxe Family Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
1/4Studio Apartment
- Accessible bath/shower
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/41 Bedroom Classic
- Accessible bath/shower
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Two Bedroom Apartment
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible toilet
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
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What Guests Loved
Based on 3,281 reviews
Pros +
- The studio room was perfect, it had everything required fro an overnight stay.
- Staff assustance
- Price was adfordable and rooms were pretty good
Cons -
- The dishwasher and extractor fan were not working
- The room on the first night was at street level and very noisy. However, when I sought a more quiet room, staff were very helpful - moving my luggage and the room on the second night was excellent
- Cleanliness of room
The studio room was perfect, it had everything required fro an overnight stay.
The dishwasher and extractor fan were not working
Staff assustance
The room on the first night was at street level and very noisy. However, when I sought a more quiet room, staff were very helpful - moving my luggage and the room on the second night was excellent
Price was adfordable and rooms were pretty good
Large size and we had 2 bedrooms.
Location & size of room
Cleanliness of room
Never again
Filthy shower (black mold), the fridge warmed my food, the mirror had thick film and mold, mold in washing machine, stunk or dope in the corridor - disgusting
Pretty good location just about 20 minutes from the harbor. Has everything you need including a washing machine - although we had a hard time working out how to use it!
There were some hairs in the shower and on the floor when we arrived. Otherwise it seemed clean.
The location is great. So were the staff.Fairly well appointed.
It could do with a refresh. Kitchen area was tired.Overall the cleanliness was not up to scratch, probably the cleaning staff need more pay!
Good location and comfortable bed
The appliances were really old
AVOID THIS HOTEL AT ALL COST! ANYONE CAN ACCESS YOUR ROOM!
I am writing this review to warn other guests about a major security failure at this hotel and the management's complete lack of response.On the morning of our checkout, at approximately 9:56 AM, another guest used his own key card to open our occupied room door without warning. I was in the living area and completely naked when he entered. This was a profound violation of our privacy and safety.The hotel's response was just as alarming. The front desk staff offered only a hollow apology and stated they could "do nothing" and could not access CCTV. They took our details and promised a manager would contact us. Five days later, no one has. This silence is unacceptable.This incident proves the hotel’s key card system is fundamentally broken, allowing random access to occupied rooms. Your security and privacy are not guaranteed here. Given that 81% of travelers read reviews before booking, I feel obligated to share this. I would never stay here again and caution others to avoid this risk.
This place was beyond our expectations!! Great location, 2 blocks from buses, walked to the harbor, excellent beds, quiet at night, security, safe location for 2 women travelling, near the Sky Tower and upscale hotels. Staff was helpful, accommodating and also stored our luggage. Screaming deal!! The highlight of our trip was the Illuminated Glow Worms! Contact Kate Weatherall <[email protected]> She is amazing and takes small groups out into the forest for this tour, passionate and so knowledgeable. ☺️
Absolutely nothing!
Super friendly staff and great location
Really dirty, moldy, uncomfortable beds. Pretty sure I got sick because of either the mold in the shower or the unclean vents.It's like they gave this room the landlord special and just tried painting over the problems
Spacious. Kitchenette was well stocked. Washing machine was a plus.
Maintenance could be a little better.
The location was very accessible
Its the cleanliness which turns me off. As you enter the room you would smell a very funky smell.
Apartment is well-located, near SkyCity and shopping areas. It is well-equipped with the living area is quite spacious. However, the bedrooms are quite small. The hotel sign can be more easily seen if the words are darker (not yellow) against the white blackground. Overall, a good experience.
Fantastic stay! The location can't be beat, the room was spotless, and the staff were incredibly helpful. Great value and a wonderful overall experience—highly recommend!
reasonably clean
Needed a teatowel., box of tissues,
Good location. Quiet and clean rooms. Easy to check in.
Some items in room did not function properly and some broken fixtures in bathroom
The location both times I stayed proved to be walkable to restaurants and the library. Also made it easy to find my way back after exploring futher afield. The staff were extra-ordinarily helpful when the facilities failed to offer me laundry choices. I chose to stay the second time because of the experiences I had with several members of the staff. So helpful and caring.
The second stay included a noisey fan that couldn't be fixed and no way to have a comfortable temperature for sleeping (cold.) Also the phone in the room didn't work so it wasn't easy to contact the front desk.
The bed is really comfy. The location is convenient to get food, groceries.
Very strong deodoriser/detergent in the public area gives me headache and sneezes. Room feels not clean or just not being maintained properly. Kitchen exhaust blows into my face when turning on and the warning sign about smoke and fine, didn't want to take any risk to cook despite having a kitchen is part of the reason I booked it. The pictures they have on the website are probably from very long time ago or just good photoshop.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
There is a 3.15% surcharge for all bookings online. On checking-in, the guests are required to present a valid photo ID and the card used for online booking for verification. Nonrefundable rate plans will continue to be charged the full accommodations cost within 24-hours of booking being made as per standard policy. No changes or modifications will be accepted on these rate plans. Cancelations or modifications on Flexible Rate plans must be received by 24 hours prior to check-in time in order to avoid any administration/service charges. Cancelations or modifications received after this time will incur an administration/service charge equivalent to one night’s accommodations cost per room booked. Please also note that only booked number of guests are allowed to stay with us. The room is offered for overnight accommodations and is not a party venue. Quite hours from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am applies. Please note that daily service is suspended and would be provided only upon request.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A damage deposit of NZD 250.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by cash. You should be reimbursed on checkout via cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
188 Hobson Street, Auckland
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