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VR Takapuna

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a marina and a fitness center

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Marina
In-room dining
International cuisine, beach views
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
VR Takapuna, across from the beach, offers a peaceful getaway. Bayswater Café serves international dishes with marina views. Relax in the garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi. The concierge team helps guests make the most of this highly-rated location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Executive Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Complimentary City Ferry)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Waterview Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

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

Waterview Suite (Complimentary City Ferry)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bayswater, a neighborhood in Auckland, VR Takapuna is near a metro station and on the waterfront. Sky Tower is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Wharf and Sylvia Park Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at Spark Arena, and consider making time for Auckland Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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1 Beresford Street, Auckland, 0622

What's nearby

  • Sky Tower - 15 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • SkyCity Casino - 15 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Princes Wharf - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Spark Arena - 19 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kawana Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Wheat Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Northcote Tavern - ‬12 min drive

About this property

VR Takapuna

Upscale hotel near Auckland Ferry Terminal
Located close to Princes Wharf and Takapuna Beach, VR Takapuna provides a marina, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site café, Bayswater, features international cuisine and a beachfront location. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free ferry terminal shuttle, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A porter/bellhop, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, wedding services, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at VR Takapuna feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and cribs/infant beds
  • Down comforters, sofa beds, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

National rating

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

Is VR Takapuna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at VR Takapuna?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at VR Takapuna?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is VR Takapuna located?

Located in Bayswater, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Auckland Ferry Terminal, University of Auckland, and Princes Wharf. Takapuna Beach and Sky Tower are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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