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
C
Christensen • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Very homely and high quality furniture

Cons:

Na

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
S
Scott • couple • au
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Everything about this place was exceptional. Close to shops, restaurants & the water. Staff were great. Room was huge.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
P
Phillip • couple • au
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
H
Helle • extended_group • nl
9
Great apartment with big balcony
Pros:

Enormous balcony with a great view. Great location, great facilities, everything great really.
Very nice big rooms, comfortable beds. Super friendly staff. Swimming pool.

Cons:

Okay, maybe nitpicking, but the swimming pool area was somewhat dull, soulless. Still, really happy with the pool itself :D.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • au
9
Pros:

Location pool balcony

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
C
Csaba • family_with_children • hu
9
Köszönjük, jól éreztük magunkat.
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
J
John • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
K
Kate • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, friendly helpful staff. Apartment was very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Would stay there again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
D
Don • couple • nz
8
Pros:

The staff...the location

Cons:

The bed was quite hard

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
S
Sandra • extended_group • nz
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mike • couple • nz
9
Pros:

Pool was great

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
J
Joanne • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Glorious location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
J
Jarrod • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Terrific location. Impeccable condition apartment right in the thick of Whitianga.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
L
Lopa • extended_group • gb
7
Would recommend. Such lovely people.
Pros:

Ideal location. Lovely swimming pool and hot tub. Cute apartment, comfortable and cosy.

Cons:

Shower door leaked so huge puddle of water on bathroom floor. Also, one bath towel per person but only one face towel between 3 of us!

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
B
Bradley • couple • au
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Great location with views and secure parking. Great sized apartment with all amenities.

Cons:

A dryer onsite would be handy.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
C
cathelijne • couple • nl
9
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
F
Felix Willy • couple • de
7
Älteres Gebäude, gute Lage
Pros:

Die Unterkunft war eine sehr gute Lage und ein Tiefgaragenplatz. Außerdem eine gut ausgestattete Küche.

Cons:

Die Unterkunft ist schon sehr in die Jahre gekommen und abends und morgens ist es dort sehr laut.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
H
howard • couple • gb
9
Pros:

modern spacious apartment with good facilities

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
P
Phil • couple • nz
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
K
Kim • family_with_children • nz
9
A short family vacay that was comfortable with lovely staff that took care of all we needed.
Pros:

Great staff, great location, and great value.

Cons:

It got pretty stuffy in the rooms at night but we used the fans and the (heat pump/wall AC) to circulate the cool air around, and worked well enough. The bedding was too hot for summertime heat.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee