2.5 Star Hotel

Columbia Apartments

15 Whitaker Place, Auckland, New Zealand View Map

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Columbia Apartments offers accommodations in Auckland CBD (Central Business District). It is just 10-minute walk from the heart of the CBD, and Queen Street, which offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Columbia Apartments Auckland is 7 minutes' walk from the University of Auckland and 20 minutes' walk from Sky Tower. Auckland Airport is 25 minutes' drive away. Columbia Apartments features an on-site reception desk, a convenience store, lounge area with a TV, and a coin operated laundry. WiFi is available throughout the building for an additional charge. Accommodations options include self-contained apartments or private lockable rooms within a shared apartment. The shared apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom shared by 3 rooms. Some apartments offer views of the city.

212 Reviews

5.3Fair
Cleanliness
5.9
Staff
6.5
Location
7.7

What Guests Say

  • “location and price were good.”
  • “Centre of CBDIt’s decent value if you’re on a tight budget. We booked last minute as there was nothing else on offer.”
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Top Amenities

  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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2 Bedroom Apartment1/4

2 Bedroom Apartment

291 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Double Bedroom in Shared Apartment1/4

Double Bedroom in Shared Apartment

1 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
Three-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Three-Bedroom Apartment

453 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Double or 1 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Studio Apartment1/4

Studio Apartment

216 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Two-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Two-Bedroom Apartment

323 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Shared Apartment - no self-isolation)1/1

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

1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Desk

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    What Guests Loved

    5.3
    Fair

    Based on 212 reviews

    Location

    7.7

    Cleanliness

    5.9

    Staff

    6.5

    Overall Quality

    5.3

    Pros +

    • Location
    • location and price were good.
    • Centre of CBDIt’s decent value if you’re on a tight budget. We booked last minute as there was nothing else on offer.

    Cons -

    • Two plates two bowls and one teaspoon available to use for five guests never again will I book this place.
    • Not properly cleaned. Bathroom cabinet had items from previous guests, shelves are covered with black old dust. Room is small, has only one chair and a tiny closet. Kitchen is to be shared between 2 bedrooms, but it's so small, only one person can use it
    • bathroom and toilet were pretty dirty.
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    1StevePosted on: 1-7-2019

    Two plates two bowls and one teaspoon available to use for five guests never again will I book this place.

    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-12-2016

    Location

    Not properly cleaned. Bathroom cabinet had items from previous guests, shelves are covered with black old dust. Room is small, has only one chair and a tiny closet. Kitchen is to be shared between 2 bedrooms, but it's so small, only one person can use it

    5SaraPosted on: 2-13-2025

    location and price were good.

    bathroom and toilet were pretty dirty.

    5ZacPosted on: 2-11-2025

    Centre of CBDIt’s decent value if you’re on a tight budget. We booked last minute as there was nothing else on offer.

    Smells quite bad. Luck of the draw with who you share a room with. We had a very loud man the room next door who was up into the early hours of the morning talking on his phone. Only 1 sad pillow. Very uncomfortable. The room we had let so much light in from the shared kitchen it was hard to sleep if someone was using it.

    8CourtneyPosted on: 2-6-2025

    The receptionist was very helpful I much appreciated that, was briefed on places around me closest ATMs ect which was very helpful. Me and my son enjoyed our stay and would deffs stay again ? so cheap for a shared apartment room.

    5TiffanyPosted on: 2-6-2025

    Staff very helpful - gave a refund for the second night

    Room was tiny - no air - no fan - very uncomfortable. It's cheap but not cheerful

    7AllisonPosted on: 2-4-2025

    Location was great for going out clubbing! Perfect for just the one night! Would come back again!!

    The hallways smelt funky and a little like pee?

    5SamPosted on: 2-3-2025

    Good Location

    Room was not clean so had to change rooms Quite run down Staff not the most friendly Slow lifts No numbers on the separate bedroom doors

    1EllaPosted on: 2-2-2025

    I didn’t like anything

    Everything, staff was rude, place smelt disgusting, shower was disgusting, room was uncomfortable and gross

    10JuliePosted on: 1-30-2025

    This feels like a student halls of residence with rooms arranged in a two bedroom shared unit (or at least that's what we saw). The two bedrooms share a kitchen and bathroom. It's not grand, but it does everything you need it to do. It is an excellent location in easy walking distance of Sky Tower and the Marina. Be aware though that the wifi must be purchased separately. This seemed to come as a shock to a number of people. There is very limited parking, which you have to pay extra for, but be warned it is difficult to get in and out of, but nearby there is a multistorey car park (although more expensive).

    Not so much "didn't like" but you should be aware that wifi requires additional on site payment and parking is difficult. You also need a holding deposit which seemed to catch some people out.

    3JustinPosted on: 1-26-2025

    2 or maybe a 3 out of 10. 80 bucks more gives me a grand apartment across the road.

    Shitty / filthy / broken wooden cupboards in rooms and kitchen.Dirty walls.Fans not working.

    1MeganPosted on: 1-21-2025

    location wasnt too bad

    EVERYTHING. The staff were rude and obnoxious. It was VERY dirty and there was mold EVERYWHERE. The bed was disgusting as it was old and lumpy and the environment was overall bad. The bathroom was covered in mold and filth to the point I didn't even want to shower until I cleaned it myself

    3Stevie-rayPosted on: 1-20-2025

    ?

    The smell of the place, the cleaness of the toilets was disgusting, the kitchen we had was disgusting

    1BePosted on: 1-13-2025

    Yukky. Only stayed because it was too late to find somewhere else to stay. Very disappointing.

    Smelled weird. Dirty apartment. Old food in freezer, dirty plate in microwave, mouldy kitchen and bathroom, dusty dirt and hair over floors, generally unclean environment. No TV, no Wifi

    5ReganPosted on: 1-6-2025

    It had a bed

    First room hadn’t been cleaned, second room was cleaned except the floor. Elevator is painfully slow. Up to 5 minutes waiting to get down from the 20th

    4SemPosted on: 12-31-2024

    Good location

    While I only payed about 100 dollars for my 2 night stay, I had to pay 200 dollars as a deposit for the room. Which would have been fine if I got the money back after check out. But it tock them an entire 30 days to give me my 200 dollars back.

    3NoahPosted on: 12-17-2024

    Cheap

    Not clean, mold everywhere in the toiletAc not workingStaff demanded a 200$ deposit

    4ErikaPosted on: 12-11-2024

    To be fair.. the facilities and the amenities almost perfect but it’s ruined it because of the stinky smell and dirty in some areas..

    some of the things are very old and need to change to have a good impression of their new customer. Cleanliness is a must even the price is affordable.

    5MausecatPosted on: 12-11-2024

    Passable

    Bugs in my room, bugs in the kitchen, AC not working, no sound proof walls

    1XinPosted on: 12-10-2024

    Location

    The beds are too soft. A very tiny apartment.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please not that this property is not wheelchair accessible. Guests with wheelchairs may find it difficult to maneuver within the complex and the apartments. Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card. Reception will request $200 security deposit. Guests aged 0-17 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof and guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note that the property is accessible via 10 steps. Please note that when booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. If you come for self isolation, please do not book the shared room/apartment. You'll have to book the whole apartment. Otherwise you will not be able to check in due to the health and safety issue. All guests must present vaccine pass. Reception closes at 9 pm and opens at 9 am. After-hour check-in is not available.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. A damage deposit of NZD 200.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Columbia Apartments

    15 Whitaker Place, Auckland

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