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Columbia Apartments

2.5 star property
Apartment with kitchenette, steps from University of Auckland

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Close to University of Auckland and SkyCity Casino, Columbia Apartments provides a grocery/convenience store, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$863
NT$992 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

Room options

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Shared Apartment - no self-isolation)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 431 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Auckland, Columbia Apartments is in the city center. Sky Tower and Symonds Street Cemetery are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Wharf and Karangahape Road. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Spark Arena or Eden Park. Visit our Auckland travel guide
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15 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • Building of the university of Auckland
    University of Auckland
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Auckland City Hospital - New Zealand
    Auckland City Hospital
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Auckland Town Hall
    Auckland Town Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sky Tower which includes a city, modern architecture and a sunset
    Sky Tower
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mojo
    5 min walk
  • Chadam
    7 min walk
  • Our Land is Alive
    6 min walk
  • The Langham Auckland Winery
    6 min walk
  • Cafe Crema
    4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Columbia Apartments

Apartment with kitchenette, steps from University of Auckland
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities, a convenience store, and a reception hall. Each apartment features WiFi and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Additional amenities include an electric kettle, a portable fan, and a shower. Housekeeping is available on request.
Columbia Apartments offers 20 accommodations with portable fans. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Auckland apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 10 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 20 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Reception hall

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: NZD 200 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 stay (rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.0 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Columbia Apartments Auckland
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Columbia Apartments Apartment Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is Columbia Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Columbia Apartments?

As of 2026/1/22, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Columbia Apartments on 2026/1/26 start from NT$863, excluding 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?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Columbia Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Columbia Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Columbia Apartments located?

Located in Auckland Central Business District, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Auckland, Sky Tower, and SkyCity Casino. Spark Arena and Auckland Ferry Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km). The Strand Station is 24 minutes by foot and Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

Columbia Apartments Reviews

6.6

6.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Overall was good for the price. Staff had good communication. Our room was in a shared apartment with 2 other rooms, shared bathroom and kitchen. Nice and quiet. Only negative was no on site parking we had to park up the next street in a public carpark, which we had to pay more than our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
For every traveler who's on a budget, this property is affordable and is within the Auckland CBD.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Exactly what I booked, 2 bedrooms to sleep in and simple bathroom.

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
nice staff, flexible, helpful. excellent location near grocery shops and public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ma Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thanks to the hosting, good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and inexpensive. Everything I needed except WiFi. Small, no TV but I didn't mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Helpful friendly staff. Good location near groceries cheap food esp nearby kebab ,burger and pizza shop. Self contained 3 room Units have kettle fridge microwave and one can cook.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

sumire

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For last minute accomodation, it was ok. The apartments are very small, the beds aren't very comfortable and the sheets were very rough. The bathroom was very small. Showers were dirty and mouldy. overall a very average stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
was just okay, good for price is what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Abdallah

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudhir

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place . However only 1 lift for a 20 storey building and in peak hours takes long time for lift to reach your floor as mine was 19th floor. Ideally another lift is needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Pratap

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very terrible experience. It is just like going into a dark prison, with rotten smell. The price was really cheap, however never imagined that these places exist in auckland.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Saul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was near the nightlife and public transport. Also, lots of dining options nearby. Unfortunately the property wasn't great. The room hadnt been vacuumed properly and the furniture was caked in dust. Also, the property failed to mention the elevator had been broken for a month and i needed to walk with my luggage up 17 floors. I recommend considering other options if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bring a wedge with you to secure your bedroom door if you cannot afford anything better. Situated at the bottom of a very steep hill well away from amenities. Staff do not have a good grasp of English. I would avoid this and use backpackers or ordinary hotel such as the Albion in Hobson street instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs refurbishing and doesn’t look like what is in the photo’s. It smells like curry in the hallways. My knife broke on me (utensil) and no even milk provided. The employees are nice though.

8/10 Good

Sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Have stayed here many times including before 2020 Covid. Very good convenient location near public transport and shops. Nice, friendly staff especially manager Steven Zhang. Very Good pricing, nice rooms,good facilities with kettle, microwave, fridge, and cooking utensils within the 3 room unit. Some rooms have fans. Please put fans in all rooms as it is getting hotter towards summer. Only one issue is pity that there is only 1 lift for a 20 floor building. it can take some time to go to your room or come down to reception as it can get very busy. Apart from that this is a very nice place to stay and would definitely stay here again in the future

4/10 Poor

Rowan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The saying you get what you pay for can only be stretched so far. The price was ok, the location was great, but the state of the property was mind blowing. I'm not sure how H&S hasn't shut this place down. bones left on multiple levels of the staircase, fire hose fittings used as ash trays and vomit on the staircase wall that had dripped down 3-4 levels. There is a smell of cigarettes throughout the building but is stronger at different levels. The front desk attendant was polite enough, but did not really care about the issues I pointed out that could be easily fixed. The room was fine for a night or 2 but feel that a minimal effort on cleaning could make a difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Hanzallah

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pubes on the toliet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ma. Feliza Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Carpark is tough. Good pricing, rooms are clean but can be made over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Booked in my family for two nights, we ended up staying one night. It was AWFUL! The place was so dirty i just couldn’t believe it. The room we stayed in had 3 separate bedrooms, 1 toilet and shower. All disgusting! Nothing was clean absolutely nothing! I ended up putting their towels down on floor for us to walk as it was that dirty! I wiped fridge, sinks and tables before we even did anything. My poor children was so happy to stay in apartment for the weekend but i could not leave them one more night in that disgusting awful place. Elevators dirty and old and only one. Dodgy people walking in and out all the time. Not a place for children at all! The stairs was so disgusting and what the hell is that smell all over that place! You have been warned. Do not stay here. Rough and run down. Spend your money somewhere else. Im sorry to my children:(
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

One more

Very relaxing trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was different to the one booked. Had to choose between 2 rooms, 1 had no curtains, the other smelled of cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Morgan C

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Cheap basic accommodation

Good cheap accommodation, central. Nothing flash, but perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
It's clean and very central, but the mattresses are TERRIBLE. Extremely uncomfortable. The rooms are small but have everything you need. They can be stuffy. There is no parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021