1BR CBD Escape | Near Sky Tower | Zodiak Stays

Summary:

Welcome to this one-bedroom Zodiak Stays apartment, featuring a comfy king bed, just a 2-minute walk from Auckland’s Sky Tower. Enjoy unbeatable city convenience with restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and public transport all steps away. A communal laundry with washing machines is also available in the building.



Important - make sure to read through the Other Things to Note section below.



The Space:

Stay in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. This apartment is inside a 4.5-star hotel, giving you access to the rooftop pool, gym, sauna, and indoor pool. Perfect for business travellers, couples, or anyone wanting the city at their doorstep.



The bedroom has quality linens for a restful sleep. The bright living area has a Smart TV, and the kitchen is fully equipped with all essentials. The bathroom is clean with quality fittings, and you’ll have high-speed Wi-Fi and secure building access.



You’re walking distance to Sky Tower, SkyCity, Viaduct Harbour, Wynyard Quarter, Queen Street shopping, Britomart Transport Centre, and a variety of cafés, restaurants, and bars.



Guests love this apartment for its central location, walk-everywhere convenience, easy transport, and proximity to Auckland’s top attractions.



Here at Zodiak, we have all the amenities and facilities a weary traveller could need:

- Fibre WiFi - Super fast, unlimited & free

- Coffee, tea, sugar, salt & pepper

- Shampoo, body wash, and conditioner



A communal laundry facility is available in the building for $3 per use.



Please note that a refundable security deposit (authorised and held by your card provider, not charged to us) is required as part of the booking process.



Potential Noise: The building’s Pool Lift is undergoing modernisation from 3 August 2026 until approximately December 2026. During this time, guests can still access the outdoor pool via the Hotel Lobby Lift to Level 4, then follow the signage to the pool area. Construction noise may be heard during business hours while the works are underway. After this, the Service Lift upgrade is expected to continue into the first quarter of 2027.



Please be advised that the Sauna at the Tower wing will be temporarily out of operation from 31 August 2026 to allow for essential maintenance works. The maintenance is expected to take approximately 2 weeks, during which time the sauna will remain closed and unavailable for use. We will notify residents once the works have been completed and ready to reopen.



We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the entire apartment, as well as the swimming pool and gym.



The Neighborhood:

Overview

Everything you need is within walking distance from the apartment! Here are some suggestions for things to see and do on your visit to Auckland:



The Viaduct - the best bars and restaurants in the city! The New Zealand Maritime Museum is here, as well as Silo Park where you can watch outdoor films for free in the evening. You can also catch ferries from here to the amazing islands in the Hauraki Gulf like Waiheke, Tiritiri Matangi, and Rangitoto, as well as go on a whale and dolphin safari.



Federal Street - next to the Sky Tower (you can't miss it!) There are a lot of really nice bars and restaurants and cafes in this street, as well as the Sky City Casino and of course the Sky Tower. Dine at the top of tower at restaurant with the best views in Auckland, and jump off the Sky Walk to get down



Aotea Square - Auckland's cultural centre. Surrounding the square you'll find the Town Hall, Aotea Centre, Event cinemas, and two theatres (The Civic and the Q). The square itself is a nice place to people watch and sip some coffee. An ice-rink is the main attraction here during winter.



Albert Park, Art Gallery and the Museum - Albert Park is a lovely place where you can chill and read, and the Auckland art gallery is next door on Wellesley Street. If you keep walking up Wellesley Street, past Auckland University, and across Grafton Road, you will eventually find Auckland Domain which is the biggest park in Auckland and has the Auckland War Memorial Museum, as well as an amazing botanical garden.



Karangahape Road (a.k.a 'K' Road) - If you head up the hill on Queen Street, you'll eventually reach K Road, where you'll find Auckland's alternative night scene. Many great bars, live music, shisha cafes, and cheap takeaways are what K Road is known for.



Ponsonby – If you head West of the CBD, you will find the Ponsonby area. There is old colonial-style architecture there, many great stores for shopping, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Some of the best restaurants in Auckland are here, especially great for fine dining as this is an up-market area of Auckland.



Apart from these mini adventures, Queen Street (main street the city) is filled with shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, live music venues, and more! Make sure you explore High Street as well, which lies just parallel to Queen Street. That whole area is very nice to walk, relax, or dine out in, and tends to be a bit cheaper than Queen Street if you want to do some shopping.



If you want to explore further Auckland then you can take a walk towards the Viaduct from the apartment. There you will find Britomart station. (Bus and train)



Getting Around:

There is the SkyBus to and from the Airport, or via taxi. For trains, busses, and ferries: Britomart bus and train station/Wynyard Wharf Ferry Terminal and Downtown Pier 4. You can also use the Lime Scooters to get around the city, as well as Uber (or Zoomy – NZ’s version of Uber)



Other Things to Note:

Monthly Stays: We have a 10% discount factored into the price if you book for 28 nights or more.



Key Pick-Up: The key will need to be picked up from a secure location at the Oneciti air lockbox office in the Heritage Building (35 Hobson Street). This is located in the same building in which you'll be staying. We will send you the full check-in instructions on the morning of your arrival date.



Parking: We do not have a free carpark for this building but nearby paid parking options are available.



Personal Check-ins: We can arrange for someone to meet you at the apartment for a $85 fee. Please inquire before booking to check availability - we will need at least two days notice to guarantee someone can meet you.



Check-in Time: Check-in time is after 3pm. If you need to check-in earlier, then please double-check with us first so we can confirm availability.



Housekeeping: We can arrange extra weekly housekeeping during your stay if requested for the same price as the cleaning fee listed per clean. Stays longer than 21 days will be required to have a mid-stay clean at your expense. Please just send us a message if you need extra cleaning as we will need to organise this with the cleaning company we use.



Amenities: We provide a starter pack of amenities to last you the first few days of your stay (2x shampoo, 2x bodywash, 4x tea/coffee, 2x toilet paper rolls, 1 pack of laundry powder, 1 pack of dishwashing powder, dishwashing liquid, cleaning spray and wipes) but you will need to purchase your own amenities after these run out. Please do not take the large refillable bottles provided as we’ll need to charge for replacement.



Linens: We provide a full set of linens for each bed and a face cloth and shower towel per guest. Extra linens can be provided for a fee. Please inquire before your stay.



Checkout Time: Checkout time is at 10am.



This is a professionally managed apartment by Zodiak Stays so you can expect the very best in service, but please note it is not a serviced apartment. As above, weekly housekeeping can still be arranged as an extra service.



Interaction with Guests:

Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm NZ time and we will try to respond to your messages/email as soon as possible. You will be provided with an emergency 24/7 maintenance number as well in case you need that outside of our regular office hours.