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VR Takapuna

4.0 star property
Waterfront Auckland hotel in Bayswater with a marina
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Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
View from property
Aerial view
View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1 Beresford Street, Auckland, 0622
  • Takapuna Beach
    10 min drive
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    15 min drive
  • Queens Wharf
    16 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    44 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Executive Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
Washer/dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Harbour View (Complimentary City Ferry)

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Harbour View (Complimentary City Ferry)

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Harbour View (Complimentary City Ferry)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 90 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Complimentary City Ferry)

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Complimentary City Ferry)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 80 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Waterview Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Waterview Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
Washer/dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Auckland

At VR Takapuna you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Auckland Ferry Terminal and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from University of Auckland. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, a marina and in-room kitchens. .The café, Bayswater, serves international cuisine. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. 301 square feet (28 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include a gym, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Bayswater hotel, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Princes Wharf and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Takapuna Beach.

What's nearby

  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive
  • SkyCity Casino - 16 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 16 min drive
  • Princes Wharf - 16 min drive
  • Spark Arena - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 13 min drive
  • Auckland Grafton Station - 17 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Wheat Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vanilla Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taisumyun Malaysian Cuisine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Northcote Tavern - ‬12 min drive

About this property

VR Takapuna

Waterfront Auckland hotel in Bayswater with a marina
VR Takapuna offers its guests a marina and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 301 square feet (28 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly VR Takapuna.

This Art Deco Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 301 sq ft of conference space
  • 28 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
VR Takapuna offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and washers/dryers. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with queen sofa beds. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and DVD players. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bayswater

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (301 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Queen sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.50 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Auckland Oaks Takapuna
Auckland Takapuna
Auckland Takapuna Oaks
Auckland Takapuna Oaks Apartment
Auckland Takapuna Oaks Apartment Bayswater
Auckland Takapuna Oaks Bayswater
Oaks Takapuna
Takapuna Oaks
Takapuna Oaks Auckland
Auckland Takapuna Oaks Hotel Bayswater
VR Takapuna Apartment Bayswater
VR Takapuna Apartment
VR Takapuna Bayswater
VR Takapuna Hotel
VR Takapuna Auckland
VR Takapuna Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at VR Takapuna?

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

Are there any beaches close to VR Takapuna?

The closest beach to VR Takapuna is Takapuna Beach (3.1 km).

What makes VR Takapuna a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at VR Takapuna.

Is VR Takapuna family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as childcare services and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that VR Takapuna is a hit with families.

Does VR Takapuna serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at VR Takapuna?

No, VR Takapuna does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at VR Takapuna?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at VR Takapuna?

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

Are pets allowed at VR Takapuna?

No, pets are not allowed.

VR Takapuna Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 985 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 985 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 985 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 985 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 985 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Nick, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is tired and many of the amenities such as the dishwasher or Clothes washers don't work.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpets were stained. Reception closed at night. Great ferry access to city. Ample parking Generous room size.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was nice, but our room felt stuffy/the air seemed stale and there was mould in the showers tile grout
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pleasant, convenient, safe area, beautiful part of Auckland, beautiful view. The room was in excellent condition; clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kwang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing service and rooms not ready!
Check in was 2pm and we arrived at 2.05 planning to have an afternoon nap, then get ready to leave to go to a wedding down the road at 4pm. Unfortunately, the room was not ready, and we had to hang around until 3.10 to get into the room. Whereupon we had to race to get ready in time. If we had known, we wouldve stayed at home and gotten ready there. There were AT LEAST two other guests that this happened to as well, so it wasn’t a one-off occurrence. They offered us late checkout which was of no use to us, then Como breakfast, which TBH, was complete crap. Being your own food. The curtains were coming off their track and there was what looked like a bloodstain on the carpet. Not impressive. Disappointing response when I gave feedback. Judging by other feedback, the management of this hotel has declined in recent years. The chain management needs to step in and sort out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious, clean and convenient. Shower needs fixing, also cupboard doors need to be reattached to the fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Jeremiah

Travelled with family
Great Auckland Skyline Views
The place is a little drive away, but if your willing to commute and go through traffic everyday, the harborside and Auckland skyline views are worth it. The place itself is a little worse for wear and would greatly benefit from a little touch up. Cleanliness was meadiocre. Its a shame because this place has the potential to be one of the best stays (good views, ok commute, good staff) in Auckland. However, during the middle of our stay, we asked our room to be cleaned. Good thing we went back early because we found our hotel room door, wide open, with all our stuff, othes and bags hanging around. I mean, i dont think anything was stolen and it looked like we came back to our stuff like how we left it, but it appeared like the cleaner left our hotel door a-jar after cleaning the room. It looked like theh were understaffed and busy that day, but that was very unacceptable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was large and a good price for the area. The kitchen was clean, tidy and kept well. The bathroom was big but a bit run down. I was in a garden apartment and there were ants along the wall in the lounge and into the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
The room is big, however the wifi is really poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booking stated King size bed we were given Queen size which was extremely soft and uncomfortable Apartment was old and needs redecorating carpets in the apartment are badly stained Restaurant menu was extremely poor and the advertised special we ordered was not available due to delivery problems
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apparent was very spacious inside with modern kitchen and bathroom. There is plenty of storage space everywhere, including a walk in robe. The views from room 310 were excellent looking over the harbour and city, although there is a big ugly tree blocking half of it. The apparent windows were very dirty and the balcony was covered in leaves and sap from the tree. Not nice to walk on in bare feet. It is a short walk to the boat harbour and ferry. There are no restaurants or shops nearby, but the restaurant at the resort had nice meals at very reasonable prices. The view from the restaurant was perfect. Overall it was a nice place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view from our suite. Mismatched toilet seat. Ensuite bathroom position meant second couple had to walk right around the bed of first couple during the night to pee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views of the city
Lovely place to stay. Across from the city with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a late check in 11 pm I was stressed wondering how long would it take for some one to help me ...I shouldn't of worried with in minutes I was in my room all sorted.. great value accomadation .I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Mei, Anchorage, Alaska

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
located at quiet neighborhood with harbor view. clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Prue, Napier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for our stay very close to Bayswater ferries
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nice views and beautiful location. The apartments were roomy & comfotable. Would only recomend staying if you have a vehicle - whilst close to the ferry, the weejend services were limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020