Columbia Apartments

Application

1. Apply to stay at Columbia?

   To make an application please submit the Online Application Form. We will e-mail you a response within 48 hours. For any questions, please email us your questions. If you would like to submit an online application form to reserve your space, click here.

2. Confirm reservation at Columbia?

   Once your application is confirmed you will be required to pay rental fee as a Holding Deposit and an Application Fee of $100 to secure your stay. Your reservation is confirmed when we receive your Holding Deposit and Application Fee.

3. How to pay Holding Deposit and Application Fee?

   Please contact us for more detail.

4. Change of arrival date?

   You must inform Columbia as early as possible in order to keep your reservation. Without notice from you Columbia will cancel your reservation if you do not arrive on time and your Application Fee and Holding Deposit will not be refunded.

5. Required Security Deposit

   This will be refunded to you within 14 days after your departure from Columbia, provided that all your accounts are cleared, there are no damage to furniture and equipment and the apartment is left clean and tidy.

6. Bedding package?

   The Columbia bedding package consists of: duvet, duvet cover, pillow or you can bring your own. Please contact for the price.

General Information

1. What types of rooms are available?

   Each apartment has two or three rooms with a lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. You share the kitchen and bathroom with other tenant(s) in the same apartment.

2. What should I bring to Columbia?

   Columbia's apartments are self-contained and fully furnished; residents only need to bring their personal belongings.

3. Can Columbia arrange my airport transfers?

   We do not provide airport transfers but there are a number of airport taxi services, such as Discount Cabs: (649 5290000) update that deliver tenants to Columbia on a daily basis.

4. Laundry facilities?

   Coin-operated washers and driers are available - $3 each for each load.

5. Cooking facilities?

   Each apartment has cooking facilities and cooking utensils supplied. You can cook your own food or simply go to our Chinese Restaurant. A variety of foods are available.

6. Car parking available?

   Hourly street parking is available in front of Columbia, which is free after 6pm and weekends.

7. Internet connection?

   The data point is an access point separate from your telephone line. When you check in, you will have the opportunity to select from our several options for Internet access plans and games server access plans. Wifi is available throughout the building.

Checklist prior to Leaving Your Home Country

Follow this checklist carefully to make sure that you have got everything you need before departing from your home country.

1. Is my passport recent?

   Make sure that your passport is current and valid. If not, contact your Embassy immediately.

2. Procedures to secure my stay at Columbia?

   Securing your stay at Columbia - without initial payment of Application Fee and Holding Deposit reservations cannot be confirmed. New Zealand Immigration - http://www.immigration.govt.nz

Arrival Procedures

1. What happens when I arrive at Columbia?

   When you arrive at Columbia, our friendly Reception Staff will give you a warm welcome.

2. Paperwork on Arrival?

   You will need to show:
   a) Passport
   b) Original or copy of receipt from Columbia regarding the Application Fee and Holding Deposit.

3. What do I do on arrival?

   On arrival you will need to sign a rental agreement for the duration of your stay with Columbia. You will also be required to complete an Inventory sheet of the content of the apartment. You will be given:
   A Resident Handbook
   A Proximity entry Card to Columbia
   Warning Notices regarding Fire and Sprinkler activation in your apartment
   Any other information that will assist you in settling down at Columbia.

4. How to deal with problems encountered while settling down at Columbia?

   Feel free to contact our staff members or our managers for assistance.

Vacating Your Room

Columbia Staff will contact you prior to your departure date to confirm your checkout time.

1. Have I paid my account with Columbia?

   Prior to departure clear all your account balances with Columbia.

2. Is the apartment in the same condition as when first checked in?

   Make sure that your apartment is left in a clean and tidy condition on your day of departure.

3. When will the Security Deposit be refunded?

   The Security Deposit is refunded within 14 working days after departure date, providing:
   All accounts with Columbia have been cleared
   Keys and Security Access card returned
   Any damage to furniture and appliances
   The Apartments is left clean and tidy

4. Can Columbia arrange for a taxi to the airport?

   Yes, you must contact the Reception at least 24 hours prior to your departure to reserve a TAXI to pick you up from Columbia.