Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness in some areas
Inadequate amenities in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Some complaints about cleanliness in certain rooms, like shower leaks and old TV.
Service
9.5
Guests praised friendly staff and seamless check-in process.
Location
10
Consistently highlighted as excellent by multiple guests.
Room Quality
8.5
General comfort mentioned, but some rooms had issues with age and specifications.
Amenities
8.5
Basic amenities noted, but items like air conditioning were lacking despite advertisement.
Value for Money
9
General sentiment that the price matched the quality overall.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Limited service from the attached restaurant regarding dietary restrictions.
Overall Experience
9.5
Many guests expressed positive feelings and a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:36

Property Description

Luxurious Waterfront Location
Experience the ultimate seaside getaway at Esplanade Apartments in Whitianga. Indulge in stunning views of the pool, marina, or ocean from your private balcony.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen in every apartment. Relax in the spacious living area with entertainment options including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Dining Excellence
Treat your taste buds at Number 8, the on-site restaurant serving delectable New Zealand cuisine with a picturesque harbour view. Explore a variety of dining options just a short stroll away.

Book now for a memorable stay by the waterfront at Esplanade Apartments Whitianga.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: AKL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 430 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
J
Jackie • couple • au
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
K
Kate • extended_group • nz
7
Pros:

Great location & lovely pool. Apartment had good cooking equipment & facilities.

Cons:

Tricky access with stairs & the corridors were very hot but there was a lift option. Listing on Booking.com did not indicate that once we had used provided essentials e.g. toilet paper, rubbish bags & laundry liquid, we had to provide our own. Would have been good to know that. Also, shower leaked a lot into corner of bathroom.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
U
UNTERWEGS888 • couple • de
10
Pros:

Es war rundherum perfekt, gerne wieder!

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
9
Great facilities in the accommodation, spacious well equipped rooms, with a nice pool and hot tub.
Pros:

Clean, spacious, great location, excellent facilities in the accommodation.

Cons:

Occasional noise when we were sat on our balcony from a cooling unit below.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
J
Jenni • extended_group • nz
10
Pros:

Great location, spacious and well appointed

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • couple • nz
10
Great stay , friendly people , well equipped
Pros:

Central location, and well equipped apartments

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
D
Djen • couple • au
9
Spacious apartment, panoramic view, excellent location
Pros:

Excellent location. Beautiful view. Close to cafes & restaurants, wharf, marina. Secured parking. The apartment was spacious & bright.

Cons:

The hairdryer was very old & fragile. For some strange reason, they do not supply facial tissues! Very limited supply of bath & hand towels, toilet paper, milk.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
K
kevin • couple • gb
10
Lovely apartment in great location
Pros:

Well fitted out clean and comfortable in a great location

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
P
Pete • solo_traveller • gb
8
Location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Convenient

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
B
Budleigh • couple • gb
9
Great location on the Esplanade
Pros:

Great location convenient for restaurants and cafes. Staff are very helpful. Route 25 had been closed because of flooding and the staff called us to check on our progress.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • au
7
We loved our stay in Whitianga despite the poor weather
Pros:

Location, facilities, parking, reception staff all good. Looked after us very well in very difficult conditions (two days of heavy rain)

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
H
Holly • couple • us
10
Right in the heart of town - spacious and comforable
Pros:

Large spacious unit with lovely view of the town and water beyond. We really enjoyed our stay here. The kitchen is well equipped if you choose to eat in, having a washer/dryer was a treat. The bathroom is spacious. The unit is well furnished. We loved the deck and the ability to have open windows at night.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
T
Tanya • family_with_children • au
10
Fantastic property in excellent location. Staff excellent - very friendly and helpful
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
J
Jatinder • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
F
Fahzeel • couple • nz
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • au
9
We loved the stay.
Pros:

Great location only 100 metres from the Whitianga Wharf, next door to the Irish Inn and Cafe, easy walking distance to everything and the on site parking was very good. The lady on reception was very nice.

Cons:

I have no complaints about anything.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • extended_group • nz
10
Pros:

Great location to all local restaurants and bars close to town and shopping

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jan • couple • nl
9
Super
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
Y
Yannis • extended_group • ch
10
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
J
Julia • couple • gb
8
Lovely apartment
Pros:

Good central location. Very clean. Liked having washing machine and airer. Nice receptionist.

Cons:

Blinds in bedroom not very private with fan on. No air con. Garage very steep, scraped hire car going in and out, despite driving extreme slowly.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee