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Empire Apartments

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a restaurant, steps from University of Auckland

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Located near the University of Auckland, Empire Apartments offers practical laundry facilities and an on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, relax in the reception hall, or visit The Civic Theater nearby. Multilingual staff are ready to assist with any needs.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 136
AED 156 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

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Studio Apartment with One Double Bed | Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment with One Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio Apartment with Two Single Beds

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Heating
Kitchenette
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Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
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  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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2-Bedroom Apartment with 1 Double and 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Fan
2 bedrooms
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3-Bedroom Apartment with 3 Double Beds

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Fan
3 bedrooms
Microwave
  • 57 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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Heating
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Refrigerator
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2 bedrooms
Microwave
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Stovetop
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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Heating
Refrigerator
Fan
3 bedrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
  • 57 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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2-Bedroom Apartment With 1 Double And 2 Single Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland, Auckland, 1010

What's nearby

  • University of Auckland - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Auckland City Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sky Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chadam - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Langham Auckland Winery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Our Land is Alive - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Crema - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cloud 9 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Empire Apartments

Guesthouse near University of Auckland
Located close to The Civic Theater and SkyCity Casino, Empire Apartments provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, a reception hall, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 50 rooms include amenities such as WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Empire Foodcourt

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: 10:00 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 - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM
For any questions, 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 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 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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National 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

Is Empire Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Apartments?

As of 28 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Apartments on 14 December 2025 start from $42.56, 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?

Empire Apartments doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Empire Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Empire Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Empire Apartments located?

Located in Auckland Central Business District, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of University of Auckland and Queen Street Shopping District. The Civic Theater and Sky Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). The Strand Station is 25 minutes by foot and Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 28 minutes.

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Empire Apartments Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 235 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment for what we needed giid price too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great having two bathrooms and three bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time at Empire hotel..room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second stop here smaller appartments but well presented and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suited for a boys trip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farida

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

Clean comfortable apartments in a great location

Nice spacious and clean rooms and bathroom, there are all necessary kitchen utensils. Excellent location. Quiet, comfortable, friendly staff. There is a laundry room on the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Disliked: Staff & service
Very affordable, prefect location, and comfortable. Upgrade bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tinofara

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My needs as a Customer are pretty minimal, but Empire Apartments meets those needs every time. The staff who greeted me were kind and polite and informative. People in and around the place were also friendly who speaks of their clients and reputation. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very reasonably priced. Had a 3 room apartment so suited our family well. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

JaznJo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked like the building was crying it's that sad. Stayed in backpackers better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

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

4/10 Poor

b

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

8/10 Good

Freya

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, walkable to downtown Auckland and all it has to offer... However, lots of hills, so bring your good legs lol... Parking is kinda spendy, be prepared... Staff was very helpful and friendly, room was clean and welcoming and nicely appointed... Vending machines as well as a convenience store and burger restaurant on site... Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Aifetinai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was fine. The bed was comfy and place was clean. However, the power outlet in the bathroom kept popping off which was a hazard!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room were nice. Good price but its in a bad location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Emma

Facilities were average but that is reflected in the price and basically what we expected. However, the location is fantastic, easy to walk to town. We did a lot of steps but saved us money!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean, cosy, and otherwise very good three-star hotel at a very reasonable price, located in the heart of Auckland. There is an excellent laundry on the ground floor. The staff are very friendly. The only two issues are, first, that Wi-Fi is not provided by default, and second, the hotel does not take fire safety seriously: at least on the 18th floor, where I lived, the fire door that is supposed to stay closed was wedged open and fixed in that position.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

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

6/10 Okay

Mateata

Disliked: Cleanliness
No car park on property Stained bedsheet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downfall was that the bathroom was falling apart. Other than that it was an excellent stay. Everyone was super friendly including guests and it was a very convenient location for what we needed having small children with us. They thought they were queens being on the top most floor!! Brilliant!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ford

Property was ok for the night, but room was very basic and quality of the bed was average. Loud drunk neighbours at 1am, with occasional yelling. But I do realise that the apartment is in a student location and designed for that market.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

P

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a place we would book again.

Cheap accommodation. Insufficient seating or space available for the 6 adults booked. Lounge area that was shown in photos appeared to have been converted to a 3rd bedroom. Beds were cheap, nasty and uncomfortable. There were 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024