Summary:
Nestled in the heart Ellerslie, this modern 1-bedroom apartment by Zodiak Stays offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your Auckland stay. With its prime location, you'll find yourself just a short drive on the motorway from the bustling city center, local attractions, and excellent dining options.
Important - make sure to read through the Other Things to Note section below. We have a lot of useful information there that is essential to know for your stay.
The Space:
As you enter, you'll be greeted with a brand-new and sleek open-plan space. The kitchen is fully equipped with full size appliances and all the utensils you need to cook your own meals.
The living room is spacious, has plenty of natural light coming in from the large windows, comfy seating and smart TV! The sofa also folds out into a single bed. We have all the bedding tucked away for you to make this up if desired. There is also a dining table with 4 seats.
You'll be lucky enough to have your own balcony with awesome views over One Tree Hill.
The bedroom has a plush queen-size bed, plenty of closet space and access to the balcony as well.
Inside the bathroom, you'll find a washer and dryer which are free for your use!
Here at Zodiak Stays, we have all the amenities and facilities you will need to make your stay in Auckland as comfortable as possible:
- Free WiFi - Super fast and unlimited!
- Coffee, tea, sugar, salt & pepper
- Shampoo, body wash and conditioner
- Central air-conditioning
- Beautiful outdoor shared space on level 10
- Gym on level 1
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire apartment as well as the shared space on level 10 and the gym on level 1.
The Neighborhood:
Ellerslie Racecourse: If you're a fan of horse racing or just looking for a fun day out, the racecourse is just around the corner.
Cornwall Park: Enjoy picnics, walks, and beautiful scenery in this expansive urban park.
Local Eateries: Ellerslie boasts an array of cafes and restaurants serving a variety of cuisine, catering to every palate.
Auckland CBD: Easily accessible by car or public transport, offering a wide range of shopping, dining, and cultural experiences.
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.
Parnell - Known for it's variety of dining options, boutiques and galleries. Also many cool bars to check out. Non Solo Pizza is highly recommended if you're after great food, cocktails and buzzing atmosphere (for a mature crowd). Load up on fresh fruit and veg and enjoy a variety of food stalls every weekend at 545 Parnell Road is La Cigale - French Farmer's Market! There are also footpaths and bike trails that lead across the parklands of Auckland Domain.
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.
Getting Around:
The best way to get around Auckland is by driving or catching an Uber.
Other Things to Note:
Monthly Stays: We have a 10% discount factored into the price if you book for 28 nights or more.
Personal check-in: One of our team will meet with you to show you into the apartment. Please let us know your arrival time so we can arrange this.
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 property 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.
Amenities: We provide a starter pack of amenities to last you the first few days of your stay: 450ml shampoo and conditioner, 450ml bodywash, 3x tea/coffee, 3x 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, a hand towel, 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 property by Zodiak Stays so you can expect the very best in service, but please note it is not a serviced property.
Interaction with Guests:
I give my guests space but am available when needed
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.
