Family Friendly CBD Penthouse 3BR vs AC & Parking

Summary:

Spacious 2-story penthouse apartment located in the heart of CBD, 5 mins walk to AUT & Auckland University, 400 meters to Queen Street, Aotea Square. 10-15 mins walk to Skytower, the waterfront, restaurant & bar. The apartment features 3 bedrooms with comfy deluxe beds, hotel quality linens & towels, a fully equipped kitchen & laundry, aircons available,​ smart TV, free unlimited wifi, and a balcony to chill and relax. Perfect for staying while exploring or working in Auckland CBD.



The Space:

Welcome to our modern and stylish 3 BR apartment in the heart of Auckland Central. Ideally located for both business and leisure travellers, this residence offers a comfortable urban retreat just minutes from the city’s best attractions. Nestled in Auckland’s vibrant CBD, 24 Airedale Residence is within walking distance of Queen Street’s shopping precinct, Auckland University, and AUT. Enjoy easy access to public transport, making it effortless to explore the city and beyond.



This beautifully decorated, spacious and comfortable apartment boasts a bright living room, a 180-degree balcony, a full kitchen on the 1st floor, 3 separate bedrooms on the upper level: 1 master bedroom with an ensuite, and the other queen bedroom sharing a balcony with outdoor furniture. The 3rd bedroom offers 2 single beds perfectly for families travelling with kids.



- Aircon in the living room, and also in both queen bedrooms upstairs. A portable fan and heater are provided for the 2 single beds bedroom.

- Free unlimited high-speed fibre wifi for your social and business requirements.

- Deluxe comfortable beds with quality linens, towels, and an extra blanket.

- A full-sized bathroom with a bathtub, a bath towel, a face towel, a hand towel, and a hairdryer. Guest amenities included shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand wash.

- Fully equipped kitchen with oven, dishwasher, gas stove, toaster, kettle, microwave, fridge, dishes, mugs, wine glasses and pretty much everything you need to cook a meal.

- 65-inch Smart TV (No free channel, only Netflix and YouTube etc, but the guest needs to login their own account)

- A Washing machine and a dryer combo in the apartment, iron and ironing board, and cloth hangers.



The apartment comes with one free on-site garage parking. The height limit is about 1.7M. Only suits small to medium cars. If your car doesn't fit in the free parking, you will need to look at other parking options below.



1.On-Street Parking at 24 Airedale Street

• Operating Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Rates:

• Monday–Friday:

• First hour: $4.50

• Second hour: $4.50

• Each additional hour: $8.00

• Saturday:

• First hour: $2.50

• Second hour: $2.50

• Each additional hour: $4.00

• Payment Methods: Pay-and-display machines and the AT Park app

• Additional Information:

• 10-minute grace period

• Disabled permit holders receive one additional hour of free parking on top of the time paid for



2. Nearby Off-Street Parking Options

1. Civic Car Park

• Address: Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD

• Distance: Approximately 500 meters from 24 Airedale Street

• Operating Hours: 24/7

• Rates:

• $12 for 2 hours

• Payment Methods: Credit cards and EFTPOS

• Additional Information: Offers early bird and evening rates



3. 34 Greys Ave Car Park

• Address: 34 Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD

• Distance: Approximately 600 meters from 24 Airedale Street

• Operating Hours: 24/7

• Rates:

• $10 for 2 hours

• Payment Methods: Credit cards and EFTPOS

• Additional Information: Limited spaces available



Guest Access:

Guests have the whole apartment exclusively by themselves.



The Neighborhood:

Nestled in Auckland’s vibrant CBD, you are within walking distance of Queen Street’s shopping precinct, Auckland University, and AUT. Enjoy easy access to public transport, making it effortless to explore the city and beyond.

• Queen Street (Main shopping & dining street) – 5 min walk (400m)

• Auckland Town Hall – 3 min walk (260m)

• Aotea Square & Aotea Centre (Events & concerts) – 5 min walk (400m)

• Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki – 7 min walk (600m)

• Albert Park (Scenic park with city views) – 8 min walk (650m)

• Sky Tower & SkyCity Casino – 12 min walk (1km)



Getting Around:

Public Transport:



• Buses: Multiple bus stops are within a 5-minute walk, providing easy access across the city. The main hub, Auckland City Centre Bus Terminal (Wellesley St & Symonds St), is just a few minutes away.

• Trains: Britomart Transport Centre (15 min walk / 7 min bus) is Auckland’s main train station, offering connections to the suburbs and beyond.

• Ferries: Auckland Ferry Terminal (15 min walk / 7 min bus) has ferries to Devonport, Waiheke Island, Rangitoto Island, and the North Shore.

• Airport Access: The SkyDrive Airport Express Bus stops nearby and takes around 40 minutes to Auckland Airport.



Rideshare & Car Rentals:



• Uber & Taxis are easily available in the area.

• Nearby car rental options include Europcar, Avis, and Hertz (all within a short distance).



Shopping Nearby



Supermarkets & Convenience Stores:



• Countdown Auckland Metro (Supermarket) – 10 min walk (600m)

• New World Metro (Supermarket) – 12 min walk (800m)

• 24/7 Convenience Stores – Several nearby, including on Queen Street and Wellesley Street.



Shopping Malls & Retail Streets:



• Queen Street (Main shopping strip) – 5 min walk, home to major brands like H&M, Zara, Apple, and luxury stores.

• Commercial Bay (Upscale shopping & dining) – 15 min walk, featuring designer brands and boutique stores.

• Atrium on Elliott & Smith & Caughey’s (Department stores) – 10 min walk, offering clothing, beauty, and homewares.



Shopping Centres a Short Drive Away:



• Sylvia Park (NZ’s largest shopping mall) – 15 min drive / 30 min train ride.

• Westfield Newmarket (Luxury & high-street brands) – 10 min drive / 15 min bus.

• Dress Smart (Outlet shopping in Onehunga) – 15 min drive / 30 min bus.



This location provides excellent transport options and easy access to Auckland’s best shopping destinations.



Other Things to Note:

The apartment includes one free on-site parking space. The height limit is about 1.7M.



The amenities like toilet paper rolls, rubbish bags, dishwasher/laundry capsules… were provided as a welcome package. After using all of them, the guests need to buy some more by themselves depending on their usage. We appreciate your understanding!



The elevator in the building currently is under a weight limit usage of 220kg for each load, which means if you have more people with luggages, you will need to take the elevator separately. Also a planned elevator upgrade work has arranged, it might start from June 2026, but it is only a rough time frame which hasn't confirmed yet, it could be brings early or delay, all depends on the parts shippment and technician work schedule, that means it might out of service while your stay, if you see this notice please keep in mind the elevator could be out of service in anytime, there will be no separate future notice for guest until the work finished.



This is a well-maintained older apartment that undergoes professional cleaning after each guest check out. While we take good pride in its upkeep, please kindly note that some signs of natural wear and tears are present, rather than the feel of a newly built modern apartment, it won't show on the listing photos.



Interaction with Guests:

We will send clear and detailed self-check-in instructions 2 days before the check-in date. We are always available on booking channel message. We will reply to all guest messages as soon as we can.