Close to University of Auckland and SkyCity Casino, Columbia Apartments provides a corner/local shop, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
Located in Auckland, Columbia Apartments is in the city centre. Sky Tower and Symonds Street Cemetery are local landmarks, and travellers 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
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Columbia Apartments
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities, a corner/local shop and a reception hall. Each apartment features WiFi and a kitchenette with a fridge, 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 fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.
This Auckland apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 10 per stay)
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Kitchenette
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
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
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Grocery/convenience store
Housekeeping on request
Limited-hour front desk
Phone
Location highlights
In the city centre
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 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
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.
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 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 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
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 stag and hen 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
Columbia Apartments Apartment Auckland
Columbia Apartments Auckland
Columbia Apartments Auckland
Columbia Apartments Apartment
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 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Columbia Apartments on 24 Mar 2026 start from AU$50, 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 Columbia Apartments?
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?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Columbia Apartments located?
Located in Auckland Central Business District, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of Auckland, Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. Spark Arena and Auckland Ferry Terminal are also within 1 mile (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
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6.2
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
6.6
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 102 reviews
10 - Excellent
10
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 102 reviews
8 - Good
35
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 102 reviews
6 - Okay
34
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 102 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 102 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
Reviews
6/10 Okay
David
4 June 2024
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.
David
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emori
30 Dec 2023
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.
Emori
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Steve
15 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Exactly what I booked, 2 bedrooms to sleep in and simple bathroom.
Steve
8/10 Good
Sudhir
21 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
nice staff, flexible, helpful. excellent location near grocery shops and public transport
Sudhir
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ma Rocio
26 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thanks to the hosting, good experience.
Ma Rocio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
John
12 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and inexpensive. Everything I needed except WiFi. Small, no TV but I didn't mind.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Sudhir
12 Nov 2022
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.
Sudhir
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
6/10 Okay
Zoe
25 July 2022
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
sumire
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Abdallah
8 June 2024
Good
Abdallah
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sudhir
20 Oct 2022
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.
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.
Pratap
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
2/10 Terrible
Saul
10 Mar 2023
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.
Saul
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
2/10 Terrible
Robert
8 July 2022
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.
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.
Jackie
8/10 Good
Sudhir
8 Nov 2022
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
Sudhir
4/10 Poor
Rowan
30 Oct 2022
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.
Carpark is tough. Good pricing, rooms are clean but can be made over.
Ma. Feliza Inez
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
28 June 2021
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:(
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
26 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
One more
Very relaxing trip
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
8 June 2021
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
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
8/10 Good
Morgan C
28 Apr 2021
Liked: Room comfort, communication
Cheap basic accommodation
Good cheap accommodation, central. Nothing flash, but perfect for a short stay.
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.