BBQ area and seating is in the Courtyard- Basement Level off the main lounge common area
55 Symonds Street
Dream of living near Uni?
Getting your study/life balance right is the key to enjoying your student years and doing well at university. The good news is, 55 Symonds Street has been specifically designed to help achieve this balance.
Located on the corner of Symonds and Wakefield Street, this brand new purpose built student accommodation in Auckland is now open. Studio apartments are fully furnished and self-contained and provide great security for each apartment with the use of electronic swipe cards.
This recently opened property is only a 10-minute walk to the University of Auckland to make going to class as easy as possible. After you have finished studying, you can relax in the communal lounge, challenge a buddy in the games room or have a barbeque with a group of new friends. The city centre is also just a short walk away and if you don’t feel like walking, the bus stop is conveniently right outside your front door.
Barbeque
BBQ area and seating is in the Courtyard- Basement Level off the main lounge common area
Bicycle Parking
Bike racks are available to all residents and are located in the basement by the rubbish area.
Access is granted through card validation at reception.
Cinema
A theatre room is located on the basement common area level just off the main kitchen area.
Common Areas and Lounges
This new building gives you the ability to relax with a games room, communal lounge which includes Sky TV as welll as common kicthen and dining facilities to eat and chat away
Kitchens
All rooms include appliances such as bar fridge, sink, microwaves and cook tops.
Laundry
Coin operated laundry and ironing room, avalaible 24/7. $2 for washing/ $2 for drying
Outdoor Area / Observation Deck
Courtyard available and accessible via the ground floor
On-site Staff
Our on-site friendly customer service focused staff will be available offering general assistance, counselling, and pastoral care services – you will always have someone there for you.
Photo-copying / Printing
UOA printer available in study room. Require UOA studen id card to use. Charges apply.
Public Transport Stops
The property is in a great location with close access to all public transport.
Security
Resident safety is number one priority for UniLodge management. The property features secure access to the building – no one can enter the building without swipe key card access or in the company of a resident or staff
Study Rooms
There are private stuy areas on each level and a communual study area on the basement level
TV
Each apartment features a 32 inch Sony Bravia LED X Reality Pro
Vending Machines
Available on the basement level by the common area, contracted with UOA
WIFI / Internet
The property features high speed wireless broadband in the common areas connected to the University of Auckland network, so no matter where you are within the property you can access the internet.
Be a part of our community
Mixing study periods with a meaningful social life is a balancing act and it shouldn’t cost you the earth. We know that every dollar counts when you are a student so our properties are designed to maximise the social spaces within and provide you with opportunities to mix with likeminded people through our Community Spirit Program. We host many different events each month many which you can check out on the UniLodge Resident Hub for IOS or Android and on our Event pages.