VR Auckland Airport

3.0 star property

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Auckland

With a stay at VR Auckland Airport in Auckland (Mangere), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Go Media Stadium and Mount Eden. .This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Sky Tower and 8.7 mi (14 km) from University of Auckland.

What's nearby

  • Ambury Regional Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Go Media Stadium - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Eden Park - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Sky Tower - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Onehunga Station - 8 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Te Kaahu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gaff Cafe & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi & Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Songbird - ‬6 min drive

About this property

VR Auckland Airport

Hotel in Auckland with free airport shuttle
VR Auckland Airport offers 40 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Parking on site (NZD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of NZD 250 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 20 per day
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 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, 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

VR Auckland Airport
VR Auckland Airport Hotel
VR Auckland Airport Auckland
VR Auckland Airport Hotel Auckland

VR Auckland Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 390 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dakota

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was upgraded to a room with its own bathroom however it was in terrible condition. The room smelt strongly of mildew, which was mainly coming from the carpet. There were large patches of mould on the ceiling in the bedroom and one corner of the room had visible streaks of water staining the paint. The bathroom 'vent' which was just a pipe to the roof, was also caked in mould as one of the lights. The 'vent' didn't do anything so the bathroom just stayed full of steam, hence the mould. The toilet was installed on an angle so when you sit on it you have to brace yourself to stay on because the lean was quite significant. The floor around the toilet was spongey and had patches that felt like they were missing a layer of flooring underneath. The bathroom looks to be built for wheelchair accessibility however it is far from being accessible. The shower seat did not seem sturdy and you couldn't reach the mixer from it or the shower head from it and I am by no means short. I only mention this as I worry the room will be marketed as accessible when it isn't, as I was upgraded to it I am not sure if they consider it accessible or not. Once running, the shower constantly switches between tepid and scolding hot and changing the mixer does nothing to help this. There were cobwebs throughout the room and when I checked under the bed for a coin I dropped, it was absolutely filthy, it's not been vacuumed under there in weeks. Also the lock on the door was very loose with screws missing.
One of the lights in the bathroom, this one did not turn on
The 'vent' of the bathroom
The toilet and the angle at which its been installed
Some of the cobwebs in the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Inside and outside side of building could do with some attention
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ulielo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle an easy way to get to the hotel,was a surprise first time shuttle user,hotel room and area was average to poor on my liking,on arrival at the hotel staff need a bit of welcoming and warmth attitude.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport bus was a bonus. Staff friendly. Hotel needs some renovation. Floor was cracked ansd sagging outside the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pravesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and budget friendly stay …
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nooroa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a long haul journey and arriving from overseas at 2am, we were grateful for the free airport shuttle bus and 24 hour check in at Airport Gateway Hotel. The staff were very kind and accommodating and we were able to arrange for a late check out, the night before, due to our jet lag.They kindly gave us extra coffee and milk, upon request. It was nice to be able to get filtered, chilled or bottled water at reception from the dispenser and reception. We enjoyed our stay and will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

EUNJU

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fahren Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re reading this DO NOT BOOK. This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had, and I honestly believe this property should be removed from Expedia’s listings. I find the rating here on Expedia much too high, almost every other source rates this hotel at around 2.3 stars, which I still believe to be generous. The first room I was given was filthy, carpets sticky, cobwebs, extremely musty-smelling (suggesting possible mold), and had bedbugs — I have photos and videos as proof. The main door to the hotel was secure but the side doors were wide open. I then walked to their front desk at 4am, which is located in the nearby gateway hotel. When I reported the filthy bug ridden room, staff promised me a better room and moved me next door to their Gateway Hotel, but that room was also dirty and poorly maintained. I opted to sit on the pleather desk chair until I booked a stay somewhere else. Around 8am I asked the manager for a refund and showed her my video evidence, she refused unless an inspector confirmed the bugs. She mentioned the inspector comes every 3 weeks. I was left with no choice but to cut my stay short, leave the property, and pay out-of-pocket for another hotel and a wash for all my clothes. This hotel is unsafe, unsanitary, and mismanaged. It should not be advertised on Expedia as a viable accommodation option.
Nasty dining chair, many bugs found in crevices
Peeling wallpaper
Cobwebs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Madi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed were comfy and room was clean highly recommend for an overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My bathroom ceiling was covered in mold. The pillow cases on one of the beds were filthy. The rooms all smelt damp, fusty and mouldy. The reception area for the hotel is actually next door in a neighbouring hotel which was inconvenient. The guy on reception was pleasant and helpful but when I told him I couldn’t stay in that room he didn’t immediately express any concern regarding the state of my room and did not ask to come and inspect the room. He took me back over to the hotel and showed me 3 other rooms I could choose from and only one of those was free of mould. This is definately the worst accomodation I have stayed at in NZ. The pictures look nice enough but the place is completely run down and disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and quite and cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and from airport. Hassle.free check in and out. Beds were comfy and clean. Shower was a let down. Hot then cold. For a over night stay i was happy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service. Good for a night or two. Comfortable bed and good water pressure and lots of hot water
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old and worn out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is dated but very convenient for travellers who are coming or going from the airport. Bus shuttle every 20 minutes all day every day. If you need fancy accommodation spend more somewhere else but if you just need a place to stay and a ride to or from the airport this is a good option if you don’t pay too much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve, Lower Hutt

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unusual smell when we entered the building, the room condition could be described as "end of life". I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

A F

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old and musty

The VR Auckland Airport Hotel is very rundown and needs renovating. My room smelt very musty, however the bed was comfortable and the room clean. The hotel security was non-existent with side external doors left permanently open, even though a code was needed to get in the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Love that it was close to the airport and convenient as in central to everything but the rooms are outdated. Dusty and old. Felt alil sketchy and unsafe at times cause the door to the side stays open. The place needs an upgrade sucha good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An inexpensive place to stay for a early flight overseas. Free drop off to airport. Room has everything needed and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025