VR Auckland Airport sits in the heart of Mangere, offering a practical retreat for travelers. Guests enjoy free roundtrip airport shuttles and in-room WiFi, while helpful concierge services and secure luggage storage allow for stress-free unwinding before or after flights.
Located in Mangere, a neighbourhood in Auckland, VR Auckland Airport is near the airport. Princes Wharf and Dress Smart Outlet Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Eden and Onehunga Bay Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Go Media Stadium or Eden Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Auckland travel guide
190 Kirkbride Road, Auckland, Auckland, 2022
What's nearby
Ambury Regional Park
4 min drive - 2.2 km
Eden Park
16 min drive - 19.1 km
Sky Tower
19 min drive - 20.2 km
Moana Nui-a Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Spark Arena
19 min drive - 21.3 km
Getting around
Auckland Onehunga Station
8 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
7 min drive
Restaurants
St Pierre's Sushi & Seafood
5 min drive
McDonald's
4 min drive
The Gaff Cafe & Eatery
4 min drive
Chicking
16 min walk
Songbird
6 min drive
About this property
VR Auckland Airport
Hotel near Go Media Stadium
VR Auckland Airport provides a free return airport shuttle and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at VR Auckland Airport have perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
Rainfall showers, baths or showers and free toiletries
40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and housekeeping
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
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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
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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 per cent 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: from approximately NZD 30 for adults and from 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 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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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
Frequently asked questions
Is VR Auckland Airport pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at VR Auckland Airport ?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VR Auckland Airport on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$83, 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 VR Auckland Airport ?
Self-parking is available for NZD 20 per day.
What time is check-in at VR Auckland Airport ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 AM to noon for a fee.
What time is check-out at VR Auckland Airport ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Does VR Auckland Airport provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.
Where is VR Auckland Airport located?
Located in Mangere, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ambury Regional Park, Otuataua Stonefields and Butterfly Creek. Middlemore Hospital and Dress Smart Outlet Shopping Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
VR Auckland Airport Reviews
6.2
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There were no towels, facecloths or teaspoons to stir my coffee. There were milk pods in the mini fridge, but it wasn't turned on. The free airport bus was good.
Tracy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Denise
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service. Good for a night or two. Comfortable bed and good water pressure and lots of hot water
The fact of having to go next door to the reception and to have dinner in the restaurant was not appealing especially as a single woman walking there alone at night, I made sure I was back in my room before dark. The air con was fantastic in the room as too were the clean sheets n bedding. Outdated furniture and cracked tiles in the bathroom needs attention, the bed of springs was not comfortable at all. But the shuttle service to and from the airport was why I choose this place.
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.
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.
Was what you expected, I hoped for a little more in the room, but was just a place to sleep for a few hours until I woke up to go to the airport. Staff were friendly, shared kitchen and bathroom was run down, and my curtain/window from my room opened to a view of them both, not outside. Did have one fella stick his arm through at one point when walking the hallway, which wasn’t amazing but no big deal to just close it. Airport shuttle was the best thing, ran regularly and 24 hours, made the trip to the place and then back to the airport early hours of the morning stress free.
The location is very convenient and the free shuttle bus is a great bonus. The place was clean and comfortable, but the only detail is that there was no hairdryer.
Have stayed here before, very friendly staff, everything clean and very comfortable bed and pillows!
Close to the airport with free shuttle, will stay again.
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.
The room we were given was so hot (like a sauna). No air conditioning. We went to open the sliding door (which had trouble sliding) and a window by the door was half open and broken. The room did not appear to be very clean. Old dirty carpeting. The bathroom needs serious updating. Only one bath towel in the room. No facecloths. No hand towel. The hallways in the building were so dirty. We brought all this to the desk staff's attention, and they gave us a room at the neighboring hotel The Gateway for an extra charge. That room was a huge improvement and had air conditioning, and the building was cleaner. We appreciated being moved. The VR Auckland Airport Hotel needs air conditioned rooms and a serious upgrade and deep clean.
Thaddeus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Deb
17 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient at the door step of the accommadtion pick up service to and from the airport on the yellow bus.
Great for overnight/ rest/ layover.
We need somewhere to have a good sleep after a late arrival.
It was really easy to check in. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Quiet enough area.
Airport transfers were easy and convenient.
Staff and service were great. Would stay again.
Very tired hotel. Restaurant very good. Staff good
Athol
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Gregory
12 July 2025
Competitive price. Good location- near some shops and airport. Liked the room size and easy shuttle bus service.
Disliked the mould in the shower.
Gregory
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Olivia
11 Sept 2025
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
I booked the room to get a few hours of sleep between flights. I chose this property because it had a free shuttle to and from the airport, and it suited my backpackers budget .
The shuttle was great. Check-in was easy and pleasant. The property seemed to be undergoing renovations (there was a sign posted when I got inside the wing where my room was). It was definitely run-down and quite unclean. The bathroom especially, which is always unpleasant. The bed itself was clean and comfortable . It was kind of noisy with people talking until quite late, and based on the surrounding area I was not 100% confident about safety and security (there was only a button lock on the doorknob, no deadbolt or security chain) and I was on the ground floor so I didn’t feel safe keeping the window open while I slept. There was a very strong chemical smell in the room (cleaning chemicals I would guess) and so between all that and no fresh air, I did not manage to get any sleep before having to get on the airport shuttle at 4am. They did have very nice quality tea available in the room.
I would not stay at this property again. Hopefully it will be better when the renovations are complete.
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Marysia
14 Jan 2025
Excellent overnight stay. Staff were efficient, polite and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
Marysia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
4/10 Poor
A F
12 Sept 2025
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.
I like that they have vending machines in the reception so even when you check in late, you can still get some snacks and drinks. The staff are also very helpful and quite welcoming.
Maylene
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
A F
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, easy check in and great shuttle service. This hotel is due for a renovation.