Summary:
Live like a local in this heritage St James gem, overlooking the Auckland Art Gallery and leafy Albert Park. Inside, polished timber floors and vintage touches meet a sleek modern kitchen and renovated bathroom. A secure basement car park, rare in the CBD, makes exploring Auckland effortless. The generous one-bedroom sleeps two, and we can prepare a second bedroom on request. Downtown cafés, galleries, and the waterfront are just steps away. Contact us for discounted weekly and monthly rates.
The Space:
Step into this light-filled Auckland apartment, thoughtfully designed for a relaxing and convenient city stay. You’ll have access to secure basement parking, a rare find in the CBD.
The bright lounge overlooks leafy Albert Park and features polished timber floors, a comfy sofa, and a leather armchair. The fully equipped kitchen, complete with a coffee machine, is perfect for everything from quick snacks to slow brunches.
The main bedroom includes a queen bed, blackout curtains for restful sleep, a smart TV, and unlimited Wi-Fi. A second room with a single daybed, separated by a curtain, can be made up for sleeping if requested in advance. The apartment also includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and an in-unit washer/dryer for added convenience.
With the Art Gallery and Albert Park just across the street, and downtown cafés, the university, and the waterfront all close by, your Auckland adventure starts here.
Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the entire apartment in the St James Apartments, and 1 secure basement car park is included. This is a self check in property, so services like front desk check-in, room service or luggage storage aren’t available.
The Neighborhood:
Located on Wellesley Street East, you'll be living in the heart of the city. Albert Park, the Art Gallery, Auckland University, Britomart and a vibrant mix of modern restaurants, cafes, shopping, cinemas, and theaters are all within walking distance. Iconic landmarks like the Sky Tower and Viaduct, as well as waterfront venues, are just a few mins away, ensuring everything you need is right around the corner.
Getting Around:
Walking distances to the main city attractions.
- Sky Tower (9 mins)
- Queen Street (2 mins)
- Aotea Square (5 mins)
- Auckland Art Gallery (1 min)
- Albert Park (2 mins)
- Auckland University (6 mins)
- The Viaduct Harbour (19 mins)
- Britomart Train Station (15 mins)
- Ferry Terminal (15 mins) to Devenport, Rangitoto or Waiheke Island (Wine tours or hikes)
- Commercial Bay (13 mins) - 120 fashion and beauty retail stores, eateries, restaurants and bars.
Numerous buses are conveniently located outside the building. City Links, Metro links.
Other Things to Note:
This is a privately owned apartment in St James building. For any queries, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
Pre-Check-In Requirements:
*We require a government ID (Passport or Driver's License) and an online check-in form to be completed for the main guest before check-in. This is a building requirement for short-term rentals for security and insurance purposes. A link to complete the form will be sent closer to your check-in date.
*As per our damage policy, a NZD $350 damage deposit is required to be paid 7 days before arrival via a secure Stripe payment link. The deposit will be fully refunded or reversed within 8-14 days after check-out, provided no issues are found. We’ll send the payment link closer to your check-in date.
SELF CHECK IN to this apartment:
*Key pick up place is at 52 High street, collect the keys from the lockbox inside Habibi Café, open 24/7. The pickup spot is 300 m from the apartment, about a 5 minute walk or 8 minute drive.
*There is a basement carpark available for this apartment, more details will be sent closer to your check in date.
* There is no luggage storage available for this apartment, but we can suggest a few paid options nearby.
*Our check-in time is 3pm, for early check-in request, please double check with us in advance for availability.
During stay & Departure:
*We provide a full set of beddings & linens as well as a set of towels per guest. Extra linens can be provided at a fee, please get in touch for more details.
*Extra cleaning service & linens changing can be arranged during your stay at additional cost, the fee would be the same as the cleaning fee listed per clean. For booking more than 21 days, a mid-stay cleaning would be required at guest’s expense, please contact us to request for this cleaning service in advance.
*We provide a starter pack of refreshments and essentials that will last for your first few days, please purchase on your own when the stocks are running out.
*Our latest check-out time is 10am.
Interaction with Guests:
We'll give guests space, we're not living onsite, but will be a message or phone call away if you need anything, and guests are welcome to pop into Oneciti Property Management office for any inquiries or a quick chat from 9am-6pm NZ time. Outside of business hour, please allow a few hours to response to any inquires.
