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VR Takapuna

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a marina and a fitness center

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Marina
Reception hall
Exterior
In-room dining
View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1 Beresford Street, Auckland, 0622
  • Place, Waitemata Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ferry Terminal - Bayswater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Waterview Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

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

Waterview Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Complimentary City Ferry)

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View (Complimentary City Ferry) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Executive Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Located in Bayswater, VR Takapuna is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as Auckland Ferry Terminal and University of Auckland. This 32-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a marina, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Waitemata Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ferry Terminal - Bayswater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sky Tower - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Princes Wharf - 19 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kawana Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sherry’s Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Wheat Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calliope Road Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

VR Takapuna

Art Deco hotel with a marina and a fitness center
Guests of VR Takapuna have access to a marina, a gym, and a conference center. Transportation is made easy with a free ferry terminal shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Kitchens, washers/dryers, and MP3 docks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (301 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2011
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Stovetop

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 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 250 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Is free cancellation available at VR Takapuna?

VR Takapuna provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of VR Takapuna?

This hotel is situated in Bayswater within a short 1-minute walk of Waitemata Harbour. You'll also find Takapuna Beach and Narrow Neck Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at VR Takapuna?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does VR Takapuna include a casino at the property?

No, VR Takapuna doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at VR Takapuna?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at VR Takapuna?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a bar, a beachfront restaurant, and a marina.

Does VR Takapuna have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does VR Takapuna have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, VR Takapuna serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Bayswater.

Does VR Takapuna allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at VR Takapuna.

Are there connecting rooms at VR Takapuna?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to VR Takapuna?

The closest major airport to VR Takapuna is Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL), which is 24.3 mi away (44 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at VR Takapuna?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy harbor or garden views.

Does VR Takapuna offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at VR Takapuna if that's in your vacation plans.

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler, Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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