10 Best Vacation Rentals In Auckland, New Zealand - Updated 2024

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With two picture-perfect harbors accentuating the city, Auckland is a charming metropolis with a dramatic cityscape. No wonder many tourists are fond of its city views, which are more magical at night. To enjoy uninterrupted city scenery, the Sky Tower is the structure to climb. If it’s nightlife you’re after, you might want to breeze through Viaduct Harbour. There, you’ll find plenty of trendy nightspots. Besides modern attractions, Auckland is filled with cozy green spaces that are popular with families and couples on a romantic getaway. These include the oldest park in the city, Auckland Domain, the dreamy Auckland Botanic Gardens, and the centrally located Albert Park, to name a few. Planning a visit anytime soon? To get accommodation ideas, browse through this list of the best vacation rentals in Auckland, New Zealand.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 11, 2024.

1. Upscale apartment with stunning harbor views (from USD 120)

Make Heritage Landmark Hotel your home for the weekend when you book this luxurious retreat with access to exciting perks, including a rooftop pool, a gym, sports courts, a bar, and many more. Although there is no parking space on-site, there are nearby paid parking areas that you can take advantage of.

This haven is a modern one-bedroom apartment, complete with an ensuite bath with a bathtub, a sunny living and dining space, and a kitchen with sleek appliances. The best part? Stunning harbor views can be enjoyed from most parts of the house, including the bedroom.

Stayed at this property?
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
191 meters (0.2 ft) from Sky Tower
Apartment 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
condition of the apartment was perfect and views of the harbor were great
Cleanliness:
the bathroom was excellent very clean with everything we could need
Host:
the shop assistance was very helpful
Location:
this is a lovely suite in a great location
location was great for cbd auckland activities and easily walkable
we had left our car in christchurch and therefore the ability to walk everywhere was a great benefit
kerri was very good to deal with and the flat is very modern and spacious for central cbd
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2. Fully furnished holiday haven for long-term stay (from USD 124)

Planning an extended holiday in the beautiful city of Auckland? If so, you might want to check out this modernly furnished abode, packed with everything you need and more. It welcomes long-term stays; all you need is to communicate with the owners.

The rental comes with a kitchen, two bedrooms, WiFi, and breathtaking views of Auckland Sky Tower, which sparkles with city lights at night. Whenever you fancy dining or drinking out, you can easily walk your way to Queen St and Ponsonby from this apartment.

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1.15 km (0.8 mi) from Sky Tower
19 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
wifi netflix youtube but no free to air tv reception
the bathrooms were a nice size
Cleanliness:
the apartment was clean and comfortable
clean and tidy and handy location
the flat was clean cozy and the location was great
Host:
beds were very comfortable and the apartment owner provided all necessary items for a home away from home
Location:
great location close to auckland city bus stop and secure car parking
location was very convenient very close to cbd but nice and quiet
walking distance to sky tower downtown the marina a grocery store and tons of fun restaurants
right near wonderful vic park with great place for the kids to run
this was a great little place in a great neighborhood
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3. New York-style apartment with rooftop pool access (from USD 257)

Have you always been fascinated with New York lofts that you see in Hollywood movies? If so, this sleek rental will surely pique your interest. It merges aesthetics and functionality, plus lots of natural light.

The apartment features a kitchen with cutting-edge appliances and granite countertops. The living space is cozy and opens onto a balcony, which is the perfect spot to unwind in the open air. This luxurious apartment affords guests access to a community rooftop pool.

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217 meters (0.2 ft) from Sky Tower
41 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
It was lovely to have the double doors open from the lounge to the balcony
The added bonus was the fantastic deck with wonderful double doors that could be wide open on the warmer days
Appreciated the 2 pools and gyms
Great location and a lovely modern apartment with high ceilings
The rooftop pool and hot tub were a nice bonus
Cleanliness:
The apartment is beautifully decorated and clean
Lovely apartment and so handy to everything
Beautiful apartment in awesome location Clean and very funky
The apartment was lovely and even better than pictured
The apartment was beautifully decorated and very comfortable
Host:
She was quick to follow up with hotel
Jane and Roger are very pleasant and were always available to help with any and all questions
had violated working hours agreement
Jane was incredibly accommodating meeting us in the middle of the night when our flight arrived very late helping us with the delivery of equipment for my colleague with a disability communicati...
Our host made us feel welcome from the start with perfect instructions about entry to a bottle of wine and coffee
Location:
Apartment in a great location
Location was very central and easy to access sites and restaurants
Easy walking distance to the waterfront and central cbd and a pleasant walk to the fantastic french market in Parnell on Saturday morning Will definitely stay here again
The entire process of renting was easy
We stayed here prior to departing for our Cruise and absolutely loved this apartment Super convenient location in walking distance to various shopping and dining venues
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4. Gorgeous villa near local attractions (from USD 116)

Newmarket, Vector Arena, Auckland Museum, and the University of Auckland are a few of the many points of interest close to this lovely rental. It is a tourist-friendly retreat close to shops and dining spots. In case you want to save bucks on food, you can prepare your daily meals at home, thanks to the fully equipped kitchen. It has three bedrooms, two baths, and a living space with a flat-screen TV.

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2.04 km (1.3 mi) from Sky Tower
15 reviews   Wifi Available
House 5 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 5
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beds are super comfortable and linen is the finest quality
Cleanliness:
property really well appointed and clean
Host:
christine our host was wonderful
enjoyed well maintained very beautiful old villa property managers are very warm and kind people
hosts are wonderful helpful warm and friendly folk who will ensure your stay is a good one
Location:
perfectly located close to shops and cafes yet very peaceful and quiet
very quiet and nice easy walk to wonderful auckland domain
very spacious beautifully aspected easy access to restaurants warm dry clean private and reasonably quiet fora central city location
a great place for our family of four
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5. Apartment with harbor views (from USD 118)

With an elevated location and floor-to-ceiling windows, guests at this accommodation enjoy breathtaking harbor views in comfort. More so, amenities such as two bedrooms, a private bathroom with a bathtub, laundry facilities, a kitchen, and WiFi, are accessible to vacationers. Once you step out of your modern holiday haven, you can delight yourself with community amenities that include an indoor pool and sports courts.

Shopaholics are fond of this accommodation’s close proximity to Tiffany & Co, Channel, and Louis Vuitton flagship stores, which can be easily reached on foot.

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997 meters (0.7 ft) from Sky Tower
20 reviews  
Apartment 3 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3
Minimum Nights: 14
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beautiful apartment amazing views and perfect if your going to spark arena
great shower/bath with good water pressure & continuous hot water for 7 of us
Cleanliness:
apartment was clean and well presented
apartment was clean and comfortable
accommodation is spacious clean modern and exactly as pictured in the ad
Host:
what really made it special was the care given to us by the 'host' tony
host was very courteous and helped make everything easy
very accommodating host and awesome to see something at spark arena
the place was clean and the owner was very responsive
Location:
awesome apartment location is great highly recommend
it did have a good location
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6. Luxury rental in Mt. Eden (from USD 152)

For tourists who are into modern architecture, this vacation rental will surely make you blush. It features an open-plan design, brightened by plenty of natural light throughout the day thanks to the large windows. It comes with a kitchen and indoor and outdoor dining. If you are not blessed with cooking talents, you can go to Gala Cafe for some delicious meals, which is on the ground floor of the building.

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2.49 km (1.6 mi) from Sky Tower
15 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 5
Minimum Nights: 1
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the property was clean well equipped and the owner greeted us and showed us around the condo
Host:
you are a great host and share a fabulous home
host was great met us there and explained everything
it is quiet the beds and linen are divine and the owner has thought of absolutely everything
Location:
great location so central
everything was so easy great parking and so central to everywhere we needed to go
tastefully furnished comfortable and with a great car park i’d recommend it
fiona's apartment is perfect for anyone finding themselves needing a place to stay in auckland
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7. Downtown dwelling with picture-perfect views (from USD 156)

With downtown Oakland right at this accommodation’s doorstep, breezing through must-visit local attractions is a piece of cake. Besides the convenient location, this holiday haven overwhelms with breathtaking sea views, a fully furnished interior, and a welcoming atmosphere that helps guests to feel at home. Curling up in bed is extra delightful as the bedroom is equipped with large windows overlooking the busy harbor, which is even more magical at night.

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1.27 km (0.8 mi) from Sky Tower
15 reviews   Wifi Available
House 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the apartment was perfect for two people complete with a wonderful porch with the most spectacular view
having access to wifi and laundry was also a huge bonus for us
Cleanliness:
the place is small but clean and cosy off street parking a bonus
Host:
cliff and jenni were great hosts patiently answering all our questions about various things before we got there
Location:
great location to shops
this location was such a wonderful find
great location well appointed property
the location was also very close to ponsonby so easy to walk to groceries restaurants and shops
it's also in proximity to a ton of restaurants within walking distance which was nice as well
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8. Spacious studio hideaway (from USD 90)

If it’s luxury, comfort, and bliss you seek, this bright and sophisticated rental might pique your interest. Surrounded by lush greens and colorful flora, it promises vacationers a soulfully relaxing stay. The rental comes with kitchen and entertainment amenities as well as a parking space. Best of all, it is near shopping, dining, and everything Newmarket has in store for its visitors.

Stayed at this property?
Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
2.38 km (1.5 mi) from Sky Tower
Apartment 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
lovely stay - great location - clean spacious and very comfortable
Location:
nice quiet easy to find handy short walk to newmarket
very quite place close to the center and perfect newly refurbished apartment
nice quite break close to everything that the city has to offer
nice and clean flat in a wonderful garden and close to the cbd
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9. Attractive guesthouse with lush gardens (from USD 160)

If Freeman’s Bay is your preferred home base for your Auckland holiday, check out this serene and comfortable townhouse near the CBD, Victoria Park, and Ponsonby Road. Restaurants and nightspots are also a stone’s throw away from this property. After a day (or night) of indulging in the city’s temptations, you can come home to this one-bedroom rental with a lush garden. Barbecue facilities are available, which come in handy on spontaneous grill nights.

Stayed at this property?
Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
1.01 km (0.7 mi) from Sky Tower
Apartment 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
children’s room had a number of toys to play with which our four year old appreciated
Cleanliness:
property was tidy and clean
the apartment was clean and tidy and had everything we needed
this being said a very handy clean and tidy town house close to auckland cbd with garage
Host:
host was very helpful and communicated well
Location:
ideal location - walking distance to ponsonby cbd and local park super market and cafes
and in such a great location
we had a great stay location was in a beautiful area
this is a town house which is good for small families in a very convenient location
great location for either walkingor electric scooter hire
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10. Stunning apartment with a tranquil courtyard

Wearing elegance in its sleeves, this apartment boasts visually pleasing touches, such as hardwood flooring, a selection of furniture in earth-toned hues, contemporary lighting, and white walls that are perfect backdrops for all the house’s visuals. It has four bedrooms and two baths, which are comfortable for a group of eight. There’s also a state-of-the-art kitchen and a sunny living space that opens onto a rustic courtyard with ornamental greens. Parking space within the premises is a bonus.

Stayed at this property?

911 meters (0.6 ft) from Sky Tower
11 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very enjoyable experience at anzac lodges easy check in and a very comfortable place to stay
very quiet and comfortable thankyou for a great stay
Location:
it was very spacious and a great location plenty of restaurants cafes abd shops close by
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Fall in love with Auckland

Auckland is a vibrant city with luxurious shopping centers, exquisite restaurants, nightspots, and all the good things the modern world has to offer. It also has beautiful parks that seem like oases in the concrete jungle. With a city as beautiful as Auckland, you will surely want to visit once or twice in your life. Be sure to make the most of your holiday by choosing the best home base for you.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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