Grand Central Serviced Apartments

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sky Tower

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A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area.
A spacious interior with a high arched ceiling and large windows.
A kitchen with a microwave, sink, and patterned backsplash.
A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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26 Te Taou Cres, Auckland, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, University of Auckland
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spark Arena
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Auckland

Seaside stay .A stay at this Auckland Central Business District hotel places you steps from Spark Arena and a 5-minute walk from University of Auckland. Auckland National Library of New Zealand and Auckland High Court are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spark Arena - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Queens Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Princes Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • The Strand Station - 11 min walk
  • Auckland Britomart Station - 12 min walk
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Paddington - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Amano - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪46 &York - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Young Dandy - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪King Made Noodles 金味德牛肉拉面 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Grand Central Serviced Apartments

3.5-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sky Tower
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Grand Central Serviced Apartments. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Beaux Arts Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1930
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Grand Central Serviced Apartments offers 24 accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Auckland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 50 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Self parking fee: NZD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 15.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Grand Central Serviced Apartments Auckland
Grand Central Serviced Auckland
Grand Central Serviced
Central Serviced Apartments
Grand Central Serviced Apartments Hotel
Grand Central Serviced Apartments Auckland
Grand Central Serviced Apartments Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Central Serviced Apartments to the airport?

Grand Central Serviced Apartments is 14 mi (27-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grand Central Serviced Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Central Serviced Apartments.

How close is Grand Central Serviced Apartments to the beach?

This hotel is 4.8 mi (13-min drive) from Kohimarama Beach and 7.9 mi (21-min drive) from Takapuna Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Central Serviced Apartments offer free breakfast?

Grand Central Serviced Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Grand Central Serviced Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SkyCity Casino (20-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Grand Central Serviced Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Grand Central Serviced Apartments?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NZD 15 per night. Extended parking is available for NZD 15.00 per day.

Does Grand Central Serviced Apartments have a pool?

Grand Central Serviced Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Grand Central Serviced Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Grand Central Serviced Apartments to downtown Auckland?

Grand Central Serviced Apartments is 0.6 mi away from Auckland.

Grand Central Serviced Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 379 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so wonderful to be right next to the spark arena brilliant location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Good location for
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you like a quirky experience this is it. Room clean tidy well serviced, parking good with helpful staff. Self cooking facilities very good however sit down eat areas need attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great shower, close to Spark Arena
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

It was a very interesting place to stay, an old railroad station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and super courteous and accommodating. Loved the location of the hotel. Easy walking distance to attractions. Safe and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An interesting place to stay. Comfy beds, great shower, spacious room. Could do with some dampening of the noise from the trains going right past the windows and the other guests using their bathrooms! Very echoey due to age of the building. Fantastic curry in hotel restaurant lobby but the smell emanated in every public area. Definitely a backpacker/student choice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Minh Duy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a historic train station…. It’s a very cool stay in the building and has a dedicated cooking area that is massive! The only downside was the water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with some cool history
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Large rooms with great yesteryear character Very high ceilings comfortable quiet with everything you need Would definitely stay again Great value for money Good restaurant option within metres A beautiful old building
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place and handy to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and comfortable room Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mungo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff, good sized room for the amount paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really liked this place. It was a good location and had cool character.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An interesting place - fabulous building - can’t argue with the price. Room a bit small and some interesting odours from the shared cooking facility but everything functional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a really cool building right next door to spark arena so super handy if going to a concert or other event there. The rooms are clean and tidy and it was very quiet. It’s nothing fancy, the rooms have been done up but as cheaply as possible and not with a high attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room in a nostalgic unique building. Walking distance to the Strand train station for boarding the Great Northern Explorer. The halways are a bit noisy when people moving about, but for most part fairly quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Clean room. Nothing fancy here, but there was a fridge and microwave oven. The bed was comfortable and the shower hot. The room had some age, but that could be expected from a building once used as a train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I felt the room was very overpriced for a very basic room but it was clean & tidy with a nice bathroom. Right next door to Spark Arena which was convenient for our concert, the lady on reception was lovely, showed us to our room & gave us a later check out time. Take earplugs though as very noisy outside all night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very tidy personal space. communal areas not too bad, very big and impressive. very quiet while I was staying but obviously close to the Railway lines so traffic noise could be a problem. Good Air-conditioned and well maintained studio space
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, rooms are super basic and simple but all you need when spending the weekend for a concert.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and central

Very nice stay! Third stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is absolutely stunning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a big wow when we entered the building! A sense of history! The lady at reception is very kind. Room is tidy, aircon is powerful and quiet. 5 stars for the value! Recommend to anyone who needs to catch an early train departs Auckland Strand.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026