The Chancellor on Hobson

3.5 star property

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A balcony with a view of a marina, buildings, and a road.
One Bedroom Apartment Harbour View | Living area
A modern high-rise hotel with a prominent tower structure, multiple balconies, and a clear sky.
Indoor pool
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Harbour View

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Hobson Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Place, Princes Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City View Studio Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Harbour View

  • Harbour view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Apartment City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Apartment Harbour View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Chancellor on Hobson

An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a hot tub, self parking, and concierge services.
The Chancellor on Hobson offers 65 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Chancellor on Hobson's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Queen Street Shopping District. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at No 1 Hobson Lounge, a café that serves local cuisine
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Princes Wharf and 6 minutes by foot from Sky Tower
As a guest of The Chancellor on Hobson, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The Chancellor on Hobson. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Auckland hotel.

No 1 Hobson Lounge - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (NZD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Restaurants on site

  • No 1 Hobson Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.35 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.00 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.35 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g., directions).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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The Chancellor on Hobson Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Donghia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect and pool was enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great location very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but we were very happy with our room, it was clean and peaceful. Renovations looked good! Would definitely book to stay here again in future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, very helpful. Not far from food
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but does the job, convenient location, helpful staff, clean and well presented
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and knew the local area well, walkable to all the sites we wished to see in our 1 day, sky tower, viaduct and wharf
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Studio Unit had been redecorated, and was spacious and great to have kitchen facilities. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and amazing ammenities such as pool, spa, sauna and gym
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Antonios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big room nice view Excellent location near Harbour bridge and vineyard with great restaurants and bars
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool was perfect and a decent length for morning exercise swim
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much more than I expected Kitchen with dishwasher Separate bedroom Lap pool Hot Tub Sauna Very friendly and helpful stafF Convenient location Good price The best of the 10 or more hotels I stayed at while here in NZ
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, larger than i expected and the staff were helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gregory

Great room a pleasant surprise was the size of the room. Both people at reception were awesome for checking in & out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the price and we had free parking!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t fault the hotel, service and location. The revamp of the rooms has made them very smart and comfortable. Well done. Will be back again soon. Anne.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IAN

The renovations and room upgrades are fantastic. A huge improvement from the old style. Well done
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great! Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. Location was great. Easy walk to Queen St a major hub. Easy walk to the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome, from check in, night staff and cleaners. Swimming pool and Spa 👍The building was being renovated when we stayed, but no building noise noted.Great location for us, car parking available at a cost. At night though, a bit of road noise from Nelson street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lenore

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. The room was clean with the exception of mold on balcony curtains and in tub area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026