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Empire Apartments

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, steps from University of Auckland

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2 Bedroom 2 Level Apartment With Own Entrance | Living area
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3-Bedroom Apartment with 3 Double Beds | Living area

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July

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Studio Apartment with Two Single Beds

Studio Apartment with Two Single Beds

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Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom 2 Level Apartment With Own Entrance

2 Bedroom 2 Level Apartment With Own Entrance

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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double Lockable Room with Private Bathroom in Shared Two-Bedroom Apartment (No self isolation)

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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
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Stovetop
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Twin Lockable Room with Private Bathroom in Shared Two-Bedroom Apartment (No self isolation)

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Heating
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
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Stovetop
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

3-Bedroom Apartment with 3 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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2-Bedroom Apartment with 1 Double and 2 Single Beds

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
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Separate bedroom
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Stovetop
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  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Studio Apartment with One Double Bed

Studio Apartment with One Double Bed

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Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Three Bedroom Apartment with Two Double and Two single Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment with Three Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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  • 2 Single Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

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  • 2 Double Beds

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment with 1 Double and 2 Singles

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  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
21 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sky Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Spark Arena - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Remuera Station - 4 min drive
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Royal Home Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kebab King Grafton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chadam - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Aut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Empire Apartments

Guest house near University of Auckland
Located close to The Civic Theater and SkyCity Casino, Empire Apartments provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Express check-out, a reception hall and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All 50 rooms include amenities such as WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, microwaves and stovetops

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per week); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Empire Foodcourt

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The shared apartment accommodation is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the apartment's communal areas.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: NZD 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Auckland
Empire Apartments Auckland
Empire Apartments Guesthouse
Empire Apartments Guesthouse Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Apartments?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Apartments on 3 Jul 2025 start from NZ$133.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Empire Apartments?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Empire Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Empire Apartments?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Empire Apartments located?

Located in Auckland Central Business District, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of University of Auckland and Queen Street Shopping District. The Civic Theater and Sky Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). Auckland Grafton Station is 22 minutes by foot and Auckland Britomart Station is 22 minutes.

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Empire Apartments Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 234 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Farida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean comfortable apartments in a great location

Nice spacious and clean rooms and bathroom, there are all necessary kitchen utensils. Excellent location. Quiet, comfortable, friendly staff. There is a laundry room on the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suited for a boys trip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time at Empire hotel..room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second stop here smaller appartments but well presented and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My needs as a Customer are pretty minimal, but Empire Apartments meets those needs every time. The staff who greeted me were kind and polite and informative. People in and around the place were also friendly who speaks of their clients and reputation. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Disliked: Staff & service
Very affordable, prefect location, and comfortable. Upgrade bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

JaznJo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked like the building was crying it's that sad. Stayed in backpackers better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean, cosy, and otherwise very good three-star hotel at a very reasonable price, located in the heart of Auckland. There is an excellent laundry on the ground floor. The staff are very friendly. The only two issues are, first, that Wi-Fi is not provided by default, and second, the hotel does not take fire safety seriously: at least on the 18th floor, where I lived, the fire door that is supposed to stay closed was wedged open and fixed in that position.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mateata

Disliked: Cleanliness
No car park on property Stained bedsheet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tinofara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downfall was that the bathroom was falling apart. Other than that it was an excellent stay. Everyone was super friendly including guests and it was a very convenient location for what we needed having small children with us. They thought they were queens being on the top most floor!! Brilliant!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonably priced
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very reasonably priced. Had a 3 room apartment so suited our family well. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Freya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean just the facilities were damaged and mold on the cieling in the bathrooms. Staff were very helpful and gave it a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

b

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is ok , get what pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Aifetinai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was fine. The bed was comfy and place was clean. However, the power outlet in the bathroom kept popping off which was a hazard!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

BJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic but clean and has everything one needa
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 3 bedroom unit easily accommodated our family group. The road noise was significant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Lonappan jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is mainly for university students and working people who are in college or university. Not good for the families. Very noisy outside at night
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

P

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a place we would book again.

Cheap accommodation. Insufficient seating or space available for the 6 adults booked. Lounge area that was shown in photos appeared to have been converted to a 3rd bedroom. Beds were cheap, nasty and uncomfortable. There were 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Never saw any staff on site. Property is okay. No house keeping during my 5 day stay. Noisy area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an absolutely disgusting place. I didn't even stay there it was that bad
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Value for money.

Value for money. We stayed here for two nights. Overall, good accommodation and clean rooms. Tea, coffee, towels, linen, soap and shampoo are provided. There is a convenient shop next to the building but closes at about 9pm. Restaurants and other shopping places are little bit far – about 15 to 20 min walk. Train stations including “The Strand Station” are little bit far and need taxi. Only street parking is available and free between 6pm and 8am. All other time need to pay for parking (about 4NZD per hour). Very helpful reception and accommodate late check-in (about 10pm). Reception staff given us good useful information about the area. Wifi is available but need to pay to use. I will use them again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Clelland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were quite rude and unfriendly, bad experience dealing with them. Rooms were average with lots of paint work needing fixing up. Beds were very creaky. Definitely only good for a very short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property doesn’t pretend to be what it isn’t, which I can respect. But the very dated furnishings and extremely poor internet (which is additional) needs to be addressed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023