Empire Apartments

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near University of Auckland

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Interior
Exterior
Desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Lobby lounge
Reviews
6.4

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21 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland, Auckland, 1010
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Auckland1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSky Tower17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkyCity Casino17 min walk
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

Studio Apartment with Two Single Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom 2 Level Apartment With Own Entrance

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

3-Bedroom Apartment with 3 Double Beds

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

2-Bedroom Apartment with 1 Double and 2 Single Beds

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio Apartment with One Double Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Heart of Auckland.Within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District guesthouse, you'll find University of Auckland and Queen Street Shopping District. Also, The Civic Theater is within half a mile (1 km) and Sky Tower is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 1 min walk
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 9 min walk
  • Sky Tower - 17 min walk
  • SkyCity Casino - 17 min walk
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 37 K Road Cafe - 8 min walk
  • Cinnfully - 12 min walk
  • Starbucks - 6 min walk
  • Eight at Cordis, Auckland - 6 min walk
  • Le Royal Home Bakery - 12 min walk

About this property

Empire Apartments

3-star guest house near University of Auckland
There's a restaurant on site. Empire Apartments also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and express check-out.

This 3-star Auckland guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Empire Apartments offers 50 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Auckland guesthouse provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

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 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
For more details, 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Empire Apartments to the airport?

Empire Apartments is 16.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Apartments?

As of May 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Apartments on May 30, 2024 start from $50.06, 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.

Does Empire Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Empire Apartments.

How close is Empire Apartments to the beach?

This guesthouse is 6.9 mi (19-min drive) from Takapuna Beach and 7.9 mi (21-min drive) from Milford Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Empire Apartments offer free breakfast?

Empire Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Empire Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but SkyCity Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Empire Apartments?

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

Is there free parking at Empire Apartments?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Empire Apartments have a pool?

Empire Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Empire Apartments have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Empire Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Empire Apartments to downtown Auckland?

Empire Apartments is 0.6 mi away from Auckland.

Empire Apartments Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 205 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

david

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Mike

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

8/10 Good

Freya

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Tinofara

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

8/10 Good

Shona

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needed air conditioning too hot. Fan noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Dean

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

6/10 Okay

DIANE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

b

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