VR Takapuna

A beachfront escape in Takapuna where ocean views greet guests each morning and the shoreline offers endless possibilities for exploration

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January 2026

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February 2026

International cuisine, beach views - VR Takapuna (Auckland)

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.

Very good

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available
Business services

Room options

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Tonight

Jan 21 - Jan 22

Tomorrow

Jan 22 - Jan 23

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
City view

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
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Harbour view

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
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds OR 4 Single Beds
City view

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
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
Garden view

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About the area

Located in Bayswater, a neighbourhood in Auckland, VR Takapuna is near a metro station and on the waterfront. Sky Tower is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Wharf and Sylvia Park Shopping Center. Enjoy an event or a match at Spark Arena, and consider making time for Auckland Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Auckland travel guide

1 Beresford Street, Auckland, 0622

What's nearby

Waitemata Harbour
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Sky Tower
19 min drive - 15.5 km
Auckland Ferry Terminal
20 min drive - 16.2 km
Ferry Terminal - Bayswater
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Spark Arena
22 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

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

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 such as:

Full breakfast (surcharge), a free ferry terminal shuttle and a reception hall
A TV in reception, multilingual staff and barbecues
A computer station, wedding services and a front desk safe

Room features

All guest rooms at VR Takapuna offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.

More amenities include:

Childcare services and cots/infant beds
Down duvets, sofa beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
Separate sitting areas, kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi

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 washing machine/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

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1 building
3 floors
Art Deco architecture
Built in 2011
Reception hall
Smoke-free property

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

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

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.

Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

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: 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

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

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 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?

Checkout 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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VR Takapuna Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Magnus

20 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stannade här fyra nätter pga covid-19 lockdownen innan vi kunde resa hem till Sverige. Fick lägenheten på första våningen i hörnet mot vattnet (tror det var 109?) vilket gav en riktigt fin utsikt trots att det var längst ner. Var perfekt för oss som familj med barnvagn att kunna ta lite dagliga promenader i området, bla ner till hamnen där man fick en bra bild av Auckland skyline. Boendet i säg var bra och överensstämde väl med bilderna.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Mathias, Kempten

29 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

gute Lage zur Stadt, man erreicht mit dem Shuttleboat in nächster Nähe binnen 10 min. das Stadzentrum, so ist man nicht auf das Taxi angewiesen. Das Frühstück ist leider sehr bescheiden und lässt zu wünschen übrig

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Nick, London

24 Mar 2020

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

20 Mar 2020

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

20 Mar 2020

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

11 Mar 2020

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

4/10 Poor

Sarah

8 Mar 2020

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

5 Mar 2020

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

4 Mar 2020

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

4 Mar 2020

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

29 Feb 2020

The room is big, however the wifi is really poor.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

26 Feb 2020

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

22 Feb 2020

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

16 Feb 2020

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

8/10 Good

Matteo, Kempten

15 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

wie immer sehr sauber, das Hotel hat eine bemerkenswerte Lage vom North Shore aus auf die gesamte Skyline von Auckland

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Cheryl

13 Feb 2020

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

9 Feb 2020

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

8/10 Good

Mei, Anchorage, Alaska

6 Feb 2020

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

5 Feb 2020

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

1 Feb 2020

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

21 Jan 2020

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Comfortable bed Plumbing was very loud and sink pipes kept us awake all night

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

location ,price and rooms were excellent would stay again

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was clean and tidy and the staff were really good to deal with.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Ajax, Lancaster California

5 Jan 2020

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Some of the staff were great. The property was what we needed. The only problem was the room was not ready on check in at the time as other guests over stayed so not their fault. Hotel was fully booked. How ever this was not our problem. We were left waiting with a young family. The room needed the floor cleaned it was stained and messy. We found empty bottles of alcohol under the bed. It must have been a party room. Overall not that impressed as too the cleanliness for the young family.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

5 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Property quite tired and untidy grounds. No one on reception when we checked out just after 8, room still being cleaned at 5pm on arrival, asked for blanket for bed and didn’t arrive.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020