4 Star Hotel

VR Auckland City

188 Hobson Street, Auckland, New Zealand View Map

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VR Auckland City

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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

8.2Very Good
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”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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One-Bedroom Apartment1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment

388 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
Executive One-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Executive One-Bedroom Apartment

453 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible toilet
  • Adapter
1 Bedroom Executive1/4

1 Bedroom Executive

593 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
Deluxe Family Room1/4

Deluxe Family Room

539 sqft • 2 Double

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
Studio Apartment1/4

Studio Apartment

345 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
1 Bedroom Classic1/4

1 Bedroom Classic

453 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock

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    What Guests Loved

    8.2
    Very Good

    Based on 3,281 reviews

    Location

    9.2

    Cleanliness

    8.4

    Staff

    9.1

    Overall Quality

    8.4

    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
    Business Traveler (342)Solo Traveler (422)Traveling as Couple (756)Family with Young Children (1,051)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (81)Group Traveler (492)Total (5,585)
    10MorricePosted on: 12-23-2024

    The studio room was perfect, it had everything required fro an overnight stay.

    The dishwasher and extractor fan were not working

    7MarkPosted on: 9-23-2024

    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

    10AshleyPosted on: 5-28-2025

    Price was adfordable and rooms were pretty good

    8Verified guestPosted on: 9-15-2024

    Large size and we had 2 bedrooms.

    5DanielPosted on: 5-30-2025

    Location & size of room

    Cleanliness of room

    3JarrodPosted on: 1-19-2026

    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

    7JenniferPosted on: 1-17-2026

    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.

    6MiriamPosted on: 1-8-2026

    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!

    7AdrianaPosted on: 1-6-2026

    Good location and comfortable bed

    The appliances were really old

    1JoannePosted on: 1-4-2026

    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.

    10Sunshine4156Posted on: 12-29-2025

    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!

    4AndresPosted on: 12-14-2025

    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

    8MarkPosted on: 12-9-2025

    Spacious. Kitchenette was well stocked. Washing machine was a plus.

    Maintenance could be a little better.

    2MichellePosted on: 12-6-2025

    The location was very accessible

    Its the cleanliness which turns me off. As you enter the room you would smell a very funky smell.

    9Yin W.Posted on: 11-27-2025

    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.

    9CésarPosted on: 11-25-2025

    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!

    7HuffadinePosted on: 11-24-2025

    reasonably clean

    Needed a teatowel., box of tissues,

    7JoshuaPosted on: 11-20-2025

    Good location. Quiet and clean rooms. Easy to check in.

    Some items in room did not function properly and some broken fixtures in bathroom

    6DorisPosted on: 11-17-2025

    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.

    7LaylaPosted on: 11-14-2025

    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-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren 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.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll 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

    VR Auckland City

    188 Hobson Street, Auckland

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