Auckland Takapuna Oaks

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Just 10 minutes' drive from Auckland city centre, Auckland Takapuna Oaks offers luxury self-catering apartments. Guests enjoy free secure car parking and up to 1GB free WiFi access.
Guests at Auckland Takapuna Oaks have access to a fully equipped fitness centre and the Harbour View Club Lounge overlooking Auckland's skyline.
All apartments offer an iPod docking station, a LCD TV with cable channels and a DVD player. Most feature a balcony and large windows with garden or harbour views.
Guests receive a free return trip (per person, per stay) by ferry to Auckland city centre. Takapuna Oaks Auckland is 15 minutes’ drive from Viaduct Harbour and Auckland city centre. Guests have access to a free shuttle bus from the ferry terminal to the hotel.

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Facilities of Auckland Takapuna Oaks

Outdoors ：Grounds

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Fitness Center

Food & Drink ：Bar | Restaurant with Dining Menu

Internet ：WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Services ：Room Service | Shuttle Service (free) | Express Check-in/Check-out | Concierge Service | Business Center

Languages Spoken ：Indonesian | Hindi | Spanish | English

Reviews for Auckland Takapuna Oaks

Review 1：No view and would not rate it five stars. Room was okay but not like the advertised rooms on website.

Review 2：Location was key for us as we wanted to explore that area of Auckland. Room was okay. Had no view except street frontage disappointing. Staff were friendly and breakfast deal was great.

Review 3：Location is so quiet that it's a $20 cab ride to the shops and eateries of Takapuna Missed the proximity to the city ferry

Review 4：Great bed, lovely linen, view from the restaurant very quiet

Review 5：A great location just away from the city bustle. An oasis to relax and recharge ready for the next day. Facilities were excellent and the room was spacious and immaculate.

Review 6：Breakfast food dreadful. No amenities close by for provisions. Poor selection of wine in the restaurant. Reception was closed at 6pm and we arrived at 6.30 to find many guests had not yet checked in so our paperwork and room key was just left on the reception counter.

Review 7：Room was spacious and bright and clean.

Review 8：Had to ask for tea towel and no dish wash detergent supplied. They say they are eco friendly but putting a dishwasher on for 2 cups and plates is not eco friendly.

Review 9：The location. Easy access to Auckland city by Ferry Boat. No need to take car into city. Room very comfortable but unfortunately we were on the cold side of the building with no view. The breakfast was great and very good value. Breakfast staff excellent.

Review 10：Beautiful view from the restaurant and some of the apartments. Very friendly and helpful staff, spacious and well equipped apartment and perfectly clean. It is a calm place, yet 10 minutes by ferry to Auckland downtown.

Review 11：Inadequate main bedroom space, poor breakfast. Security could also be improved. Came back at end of one day to find door to apartment left wide open !

Review 12：Location, cleanliness

Review 13：Traffic was congested at most times over the weekend. Outside hotel facilities were dated; broken paving, weeds making it look unkept. Interior of hotel looked worn and dated and felt unclean. Very expensive room rate (ground floor - no views), over priced by $100+ per night.

Review 14：Proximity to the event we were attending. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean.

Review 15：There had been poor communication between Booking.com and the hotel - our package included a cooked breakfast but the staff (including the Manager) disputed this on a daily basis - really poor service which spoiled our stay. When I produced the confirmation, the breakfast was offered but it was very disappointing and many of the options on the Menu weren't available (apparently due to a menu change). We ate in the restaurant on the first night as there were clearly no other options within walking distance. The waiter didn't offer a drinks list, the radio was playing and the lighting was very bright! Also, the waiter tried to clear away our drinks before we had finished them. A missed opportunity here as the restaurant has great views of the city. Th location of the hotel is quite remote too - no cafes, shops, beaches or bars within walking distance. Please note it is located in Bayswater, not Takapuna. Toilets didn't flush properly.This is most definitely not a 5 star hotel!

Review 16：The room was a great size with amazing views of the city. The facilities in the room were functional too - great to have a washing machine as we had been away for some time.

Review 17：Arrived on the midnight flight from Syney, as advised on my booking form. The taxi dropped me off just after 1am and then left me trying to get in. The desk was not manned, there was no answer when I tried the after hours line. I finally got in just before 3am. Not good enough. I had even called from Sydney earlier that day to remind the hotel of my late arrival. When I complained I was told some story about there being a fire at the other hotel. Imagine if I had been a woman on my own, in an area with no taxis.

Review 18：Harbour view room had not really a harbour view. We paid more for it and booked early only to find out it's not really a harbour view. It's not correct. Bed far too soft, uncomfortable.

Review 19：Big bathroom with underfloor heating. Nice kitchen and 2 large balconies. Excellent location. Quiet location and easy parking.

Review 20：A bit mean with the bathroom soap! Internet connectivity and promised Wi-Fi frustratingly prehistoric.

Review 21：Great location - a hidden gem! Nice views from the restaurant terrace and our room. Friendly staff.

Review 22：Staff disinterested. Kitchen ceiling repair not complete so looked unfinished. One sofa for a 2bdrm apartment with no other comfy chairs.

Review 23：Large rooms. Large bathroom. Balcony and view are great.

Review 24：My bedroom was next to the porte cochere where the light remains on all night and you can clearly hear people rolling there suit cases in and out of the building at unsociable hours of the day.

Review 25：Staff were friendly and helpful

Review 26：Broken stuff like light bulbs out, a locked inoperable safe, crackling switch when used.. There is a surcharge for everything, so when it says might be charged, that actually means will be charged.

Review 27：The room was a good size for our family

Review 28：We had some confusion finding the hotel because it is called "Takapuna" Oaks, even though it is in Bayswater, not Takapuna. I do not know why this is, as I preferred Bayswater to Takapuna.

Review 29：Quiet location with great views and only a short ferry trip to central Auckland

Review 30：Traffic getting into and out of this area is more challenging than we were expecting. Only one sofa seating two people in a two bedroom apartment is not enough seating. The only other seats were the very upright dining table seats. The second bathroom has a washing machine installed instead of a shower. This means that anyone staying in the second bedroom has to walk through the main bedroom to go and have a shower.

Review 31：Loved the location with the beautiful view over to the city. The size of the 2bdrm apartment was great. Apartment was very clean and main bathroom was a lovely big size with a large mirror area great for putting on make-up.

Review 32：One of my worst experience of all time. Unhelpful staff. I paid much more to have a harbour view. When I checked in at night they gave me a room with no views at all! What really made me angry is the fact that they insist it is a 'harbour view'. I made a complaint to booking.com which they told me to wait until morning to speak with the manager. Which in return he offered us a complimentary breakfast I didn't not accept. One of the staff has a really attitude and do not deserve to sit in the reception desk. Really bad experience. Not recommended at all.

Review 33：The couch was uncomfortable. The bed was just two single beds pushed together. The view was non existent (the listing said we'd either get a view of water or gardens - we had a view of hedge and carpark). I was hoping for a bath and a TV in the bedroom.

Review 34：The room was clean, and the ferry trip was great. Dishwasher and washer/dryer in the room was good.

Review 35：The unit is spacious,the beds comfortable, there was absolutely no noise at night and the restaurant had amazing views over to the city. A free return trip to the city for two by ferry was also an extra bonus!

Review 36：There was only one couch in the living area. As there were three of us it would have been nice to have a comfy armchair to make the living area more functional.

Review 37：Great position and awesome views. It was nice to have free parking . The staff were friendly and helpful.

Review 38：Only a minor manner but seating in room not particularly comfortable (i.e. - roll out bed is too short for tall people to sit upon)

Review 39：Sunset Lounge / Restaurant

Review 40：Driving on the left a bit heavy traffic to get to Auckland but the rest is OK. Didn't like driving on the mountain roads

Review 41：Comfortable hotel nice staff nice view of the city good location nice and quiet.

Review 42：Seriously overpriced for what is an OK motel (was a weekend with two big concerts on in Auckland); location out of the way somewhat; although "complimetary continental breakfast" stated in the compendium in our apartment, advised we had to pay for breakfast as hotel policy had changed "that month". After some debate they relented but experience left a sour taste and we won't be going back. Apartment had no view at all.

Review 43：Comfortable and clean

Review 44：it is not a 10 min drive to Auckland CBD (more like 1 hour) the rooms are anything but luxury. Breakfast was most ordinary and the cooked part disgusting. Staff does not seem to be hospitality trained. The location is unsuitable for doing business anywhere south of the harbour bridge.

Review 45：leaving the property on the last day!

Review 46：We dined at the Restaurant on on Sunday 15th November 2015 and ordered a Lamb Dish with Kumar Chips. The Chips were soggy and not very fresh (just heated through), the Lamb was rather tough, we felt a bit uncomfortable as our table was next to the waiters desk. We would not recommend dining there.

Review 47：Well appointed Room.

Review 48：Takapuna oaks was billed as a 5 star accommodation, and one of the more expensive places on our trip round NZ. The outside is tired and dated, and the reception staff were not very helpful or welcoming. The 'gym' is just a room with a few bits of equipment thrown in and neither the toilets or shower were working in there. I found rubbish from previous occupants under the bed when we were leaving. We had the breakfast things tidied up and removed around us whilst having breakfast with our young family (breakfast billed as til 9.30 which I would usually take as be there by 9.30 but they removed everything at precisely then, so don't be late!)

Review 49：The location is good, we had lovely views across the river. The 2 bed roomed apartment was big enough and had a washer/dryer. Continental breakfast included. Free parking

Review 50：We were greeted by a strong smell of damp carpet due to the huge wetpatch in the lounge. We mentioned it to the lady on the desk who'sorted' it by leaving our outside doors open (ignoring thesecurity issue) and spraying 'shake and vac' all over the room.The powder was left on the carpet. The carpet was still damp when wechecked out.(I Think there had been issues with flooding, if the stainson the hall carpet was anything to go by). Our toilet broke twice. Thefirst time we were shown how to lift off the lid and mend it ourselves.The second time parts were changed and it was then fine.We booked, andpaid for, a two bedroom/two bathroom apartment. We got a twobedroom/one bathroom and separate wc with basin. When the toiletbroke, we had to walk through the other person's bedroom to use thetoilet in their en-suite.

Review 51：We did have a harbour view, which was lovely, but it wasn't the viewshown. Think that photo might have been taken from the restaurant.

Review 52：the sunset bar had a lovely view but that was all that was going for it, the food I had was seriously overcooked and we asked for chardonnay and also shiraz and they did not have either choice, if you are going to have a bar then it should be properly stocked to allow guests to have what they wish

Review 53：the apartment room size was great and it was clean and had everything we needed for the night,

Review 54：Shame that the room and the view and balcony were nothing like the pictures on the internet. A box with windows was not what we paid for. Be careful, as a lot of rooms have no balcony or views and certainly don't go if you think you can self cater, as there is no way you can cook for yourself there other than breakfast.

Review 55：Not much.

Review 56：No dish wash liquid for hand washing dishes. The one and only staff member in the restaurant was not very friendly, we would have stayed for a second drink but felt like we were in the way.

Review 57：Good location,bed comfortable, shower great most everything else ok

Review 58：We should have looked in to this better before we booked, but it was difficult to get to Devonport and back even by Taxi and the ferry to Auckland was limited. Also we were two adult couples and yet the second bedroom was a single, so there was a sofa bed and to make it worse the bathroom was ensuite. None of this was made clear on booking.com's website.

Review 59：It had a good view of the harbour and the staff were very helpful.

Review 60：kitchen facility OK - but not great washer dryer - couldnt get it working properly

Review 61：location for me was great - close to Ferry, stunning outlook and close to takapuna for work. The Bed was stunningly comfortable, shower good, sitting area ok but I had the cheapest option.

Review 62：Overall, I was very happy with the hotel, but had a few niggles. Whilst the hotel is attractively located it is a little difficult to reach by road transport. Reception staff were unable, despite a number of attempts, to give me the correct telephone code to ring Australia. Computers providing Internet access were not working and staff did not seem to know when they would be fixed. Some of the corridors had a strong deodorant smell. The vehicular access way into the hotel car park is marked as being one way, but is in two way; creating a traffic hazard.

Review 63：The hotel is in an attractive location at the end of the Bayswater Peninsula and on the foreshore of the Waitemata Harbour. The ferry terminal, a short distance away connects to the Auckland City CBD. The executive apartment that we booked was reasonably spacious, well appointed and well decorated in neutral colours with attractive views out towards the CBD and Harbour Bridge. The hotel has a good range of facilities including restaurant, bar and gym. The staff were pleasant and endeavoured to be helpful. As I did not receive my baggage at the airport when I arrived in Auckland, and did not receive it until the end of the second day, I was provided with complimentary toiletries and slippers. The complimentary breakfast was a bonus and came with a good variety of cereals, fruits and breads.

Review 64：A lovely suite handy on the ground floor breakfast was brilliant and the free ferry to the city was perfect for a day out. I even managed a good run in the local area.

Review 65：We found the design of the two bedroom apartment unusual with access to the only shower/bathing facilities via one of the bedrooms. As the apartment was large a better design was possible. Kitchen / cooking facilities were not up to standard for an apartment of this price range. WiFi was a hit or miss to each of us trying to use this facilities.

Review 66：Location was good for our needs in visiting the North Shore area and friends.

Review 67：Nothing

Review 68：The staff were bad. The restaurant made me wait 2 hours for dinner whileI sat there getting told lies like it will be soon. When I left thehotel at 5 O.click am and mistakely took the key with me. A person rangwith an attuide of a security guard informing me I was to be charged forthis key. Even after I explained that I would be back passing throughthe following Wednesday his response was ok if you don't then youwill be charged. Omg what or where have these people learned customerservice. How about I am so sorry that your dinner was so late and burnedand how was your stay sir. Let's start with this and then let thecustomer know about the key..... Not good..

Review 69：On arrival our room was unable to accommodate the 2 adults and 1 child as booked. On request a fold out bed was sourced by desk staff impinging on the living space and making it difficult to move. On the second evening we were moved to a room that represented what we had booked for the 2 nights. No compensation or acknowledgement of the oversight was offered by management. Given that accommodation had a restaurant/bar and breakfast buffet it would have been easy to offer a meal/breakfast as a goodwill gesture. DISAPPOINTING!

Review 70：Location

Review 71：Nothing.

Review 72：The rooms were very clean,beautiful views of the harbour bridge and city. Staff were very helpful and the breakfast just perfect. Would surely come back again.

Review 73：Only one ticket ferry for all the stay instead of each day as they did before.

Review 74：Second stay. Very helpful staff. Someone stole our keys and we have en locked outside late at night, and they manages to come quickly. Large appartment. Bathroom with heated floor. Good wifi. They gave a little présent to my baby. Thank you.

Review 75：Excellent facilities Friendly staff especially the fellow in the restaurant , had a lovely time there delicious meal . Fantastic view of the city skyline easy access to the CBD via the ferry

Review 76：The bed ! It needed replacing ! To soft and bouncy Not good for the back !

Review 77：It was useful to be staying in an apartment as apposed to a hotel It had a washing machine Iron etc

Review 78：No tv in bedroom, would of been nice to have a flatscreen on wall in bedroom. Noisy fans an can hear peoples showers fan systems going very loud an echoed through the walls/ceiling.

Review 79：The place was very clean and good size.

Review 80：Remote location at extreme end of Bayswater Avenue is 5 km from Takapuna so name of hotel is misleading and dishonest. Disappointing breakfast.

Review 81：Comfortable room with nice outlook.

Review 82：Location was good so our elderly parents were sble to get atound the area on their own whilst my wife and i attended all busines meetings. Internet was good and stable.

Review 83：thought breakfast was very poor and carpets in all areas needed a good clean

Review 84：a stunning view in a very quiet location and staff excellent and friendly. At dinner we had the best view and seat in restaurant with a beautiful meal.

Review 85：A car would be useful, for ease of access and flexibility in visiting neighbouring Devonport (where the ferry schedule is much more regular).

Review 86：This is a splendid facility with courteous and efficient staff and comfortable and clean facilities. We had a large living area with supurb views of Auckland city over the harbour. The neighbourhood was quiet and safe with good options for local walks. The buffet breakfast was extensive, healthy and nourishing while restaurant meals were good quality and great value. Outstanding accommodations.

Review 87：Needed some minor mainteance. Staff not very friendly.

Review 88：The location was excellent. Appreciated the extra's and discounts including free breakfast, return ferry tickets, free WiFi, free drinks and restuarant discounts.

Review 89：The rain

Review 90：Staff was super helpfull and friendly. There were many treats like free wine and ferry travel. All the staff were very helpful and went out of their way to make our stay nice.

Review 91：Breakdown is little simple but it is ok.

Review 92：Very good view hotel.and clean and nice staff.also have gym so I can do exercise there!my parents also like the hotel very much.

Review 93：Only the breaky buffet, especially the very limited items n whole fruits were kept instead of displaying the sliced fruit platter . Moreover even the stickers from fruits were not taken off

Review 94：Nearly everythkng

Review 95：Bathroom you had to go through the main bedroom to get to. Hated this when we had family visit!!!!!! Kitchen didn't have enough things. Only 2 cups and 2 mugs when we stayed with 4 people. Oven microwave but nothing to cook on or in it with. I rang for over an hour before check in and no one would answer my phone call after being automatically placed on hold. The property has had a Reno but it's not a good one. You can see it's been masked over an old property. Dishwasher over flowed and was fixed the following day. But I had to ask for a cloth and dishwashing liquid as there was none in the room. Would of been nice to have something for breakfast spread wide that wasn't all sugar for young kids too like marmite

Review 96：Views and the size of the unit were great.

Review 97：The breakfast was very disappointing, asked for two single beds in one room but got a pull out in lounge which is NOT suitable for anyone over the age of 10

Review 98：Loved the view

Review 99：lovely view from front rooms and dining room ,2 bedroom apartment a good size and comfortable ,warm,- in general pleasant stay,good position in Auckland but hotel general appearance internally could do with modernising and continental breakafast buffet could do with bit of variation- would then be very good

Review 100：I tripped on loose paver skinned knee. Same area got mud splashed all over me but staff were helpful and more just couldn't see in the dark.

Review 101：Gorgeous place. Neat staff. Just the property needs more attention with loose paving stones, ripped open rubbish bags out front. The rooms and service top notch. I'm coming back

Review 102：Asked for double bed in reality we were given 2 single beds pushed together so rather uncomfortable! $250 bond for one night stay seemed a bit over the top!

Review 103：Great location - friendly staff

Review 104：Love the location; quiet and by the sea. Great views. Easy parking. Like having a small apartment rather than a room only. Patio is nice ... though did not have the chance to use. Simply furnished, but adequate and clean.

Review 105：Lovely location by the sea. Was only staying one night but wished I was staying longer as the facilities were great and the location had me wanting to go walking for miles.

Review 106：Some of the paving stones in the rear car park are very loose and need firming up.

Review 107：The room was spacious and well equipped. The view from the Bar is stunning.

Review 108：We backed into the corner of the stairwell - maybe paint the corner or something to make it more visible.

Review 109：Staff great - quite, respectful and very helpful.

Review 110：Housekeeping staff terrible for 5 star hotel. Didnt replace necessary amenities such as toilet paper, soap, shower gel etc. Didnt clean room well. Breakfast was disgusting and not much variety. Not 5 star quality. Not value for money. Renovations taken place very noisy which was hard to sleep when you jetlagged. Awful experience ive ever had of hotel.

Review 111：Good location, excellent staff, handy to ferry which we used. dinner at restaurant delicious recommend steak and chips from bar menu. good breakfast. bed super comfy.

Review 112：Bed was awful kept separating during night as bit was two separate pieces first person at reception we dealt with was very cold and unfriendly

Review 113：Waitong staff and view were great

Review 114：The hotel was perfect. Too bad we couldn't stay for a longer period

Review 115：Loved the view of the harbour, the room, the location, the bed and everything they provided

Review 116：Unfortunately the boiler broke down during our stay and there was no hot water for showers etc The dining room needed more staff at breakfast time as the one person there was trying to deal with a number of customers and also stock up on breakfast items - probably made more difficult by everyone wanting a full breakfast upgrade to compensate for the broken boiler. But he did keep smiling and was very polite!

Review 117：The management were very apologetic and an upgrade to full breakfast was offered The executive suite was very comfortable and the Sunset Lounge nicely positioned for good city and bridge views. The seafood platter was feshly cooked and excellent. We liked the complimentary wine and food discount

Review 118：The view sucked! We stayed in a 1 bedroom standard which is a little bit more pricier than a 1 bedroom executive only because the description of the apartment said there was a balcony with a garden view (and one of the main reasons for us choosing this hotel was location and the view) but when we got there (room 302 FYI) we had the view of the road and the front car park and nothing else and our "balcony" was so small a chair wouldn't even have fit on it to sit down so we stood for our "view" the whole 3 nights there! The bathroom reminded me of the hospital. Would have preferred the TV in the bedroom. Would have been good to have dishwashing liquid to wash some dishes by hand. Went for a ferry ride and wanted to get dropped off because I've had surgery on my back and I now limp when I walk but when I asked the male receptionist he said "it's only a 5 minute walk", but I didn't want to give him my life story which I shouldn't have to to get a complimentary drop off and pick up, so I walked which took me 20 minutes and missed the ferry. So I had to wait and hour for the next one and then I didn't know if I was able to use the same tickets for the next ferry ride (because it wasn't made clear to us that the tickets were all day tickets) so I had to walk back and ask the receptionist and then walk back to the ferry dock for the next ferry! (Didn't catch his name)

Review 119：The staff are awesome, super friendly and welcoming especially the female receptionist (sorry didn't get her name). The kitchenette is good, pots and pans are really good. I love the washing machine and dryer, easy to use. Dishwasher was easy to use. Everything was clean.

Review 120：Sink blocked, underfloor heating did not work, toilet seat fell off, rusting towel rails The place is being neglected of maintenance. Will be as bad as Park Lane down the road within a year

Review 121：Clean

Review 122：Thought it was in Takapuna - is really closer to Devonport. Had to drive to restaurants.

Review 123：Clean and comfortable. Easy parking. Good wifi. Separate bedroom.

Review 124：The delicious continental breakfast. The lovely staff. I forget his name. He was the bar manager. He worked late and then was there bright and chirpy for breakfast. He had great knowledge of the area.

Review 125：Bad smell in the unit, suspect that there is someting wrong with the drains, as the smell is worst in the bathroom.

Review 126：Unit had most of the facilities that we needed.

Review 127：We hired a De Luxe 2 bedroom apartment which was lovely. We had our 18 year old granddaughter with us - I do think you need to mention in your website booking that the Bathroom is off the double bedroom, bit embarrassing for her. Otherwise the room was fine! Restaurant service was slooooow! Food good.

Review 128：The staff were great. We had a clean room. Access to restaurant and breakfast easy.

Review 129：The shower was not the best but staff said they would look at it.

Review 130：The apartment was clean & well equiped with amazing views of the harbour bridge & city. At night with the lights of the city it was magical.

Review 131：Very dirty comforter on the bed that was covered and only found after sleeping on it. Not much action to settle the issue when brought to their attention.

Review 132：Service was good and friendly.

Review 133：The wifi did not work. It was so slow we could not load a single page. Parking around the back of the building was confusing, should be sign posted. Terrible stench of B.O in some parts of the building. Was also an extremely long wait for a cab. Could the hotel have a arrangement with a cab company or Uber? We waited over 45 minutes for a cab on Sunday night .

Review 134：Quiet with great views of the city. Comfortable bed and good shower.

Review 135：Had to wait to check in, no receptionist at 6pm. No hot water in unit lukewarm only. No power to microwave. Sink tap loose in benchtop. After specifically asking at reception if we could get entry to the rear of the building late at night, we could not. Rear & side carpark uneven and dangerous to walk at night

Review 136：The location, and the room was clean and tidy

The Fine Print

Please note that there is a 2% non-refundable charge when you pay with a credit card.Please note that the free 200 MB of Wi-Fi is for one device only.If you arrive outside reception opening hours, please use the phone on the right side of the main entrance to provide your name and details to the operator, who will open the main door for you. Please pick up your room key which is placed in an envelope with your room number and instructions on the reception desk. If you have any issues, please call the number provided on the reception counter next to the phone.