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
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Paul • couple • au
8
Lovely location and close to excellent eateries!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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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
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Bevv • couple • nz
10
Fabulous apartment
Pros:

Wonderful location with fabulous views of sea and estuary. (We were on the corner facing North) . Very good restaurants nearby , especially Clove and Marina Bay
Lovely roomy apartment

Cons:

Outdoor furniture very heavy and hard to move around. No dunno umbrella but possibly because owners aware it may be left up on windy days.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • au
10
An excellent place to stay at
Pros:

Lovely, modern, well appointed apartment with good facilities

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
J
Jean-Charles • couple • ca
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
D
Dale • couple • au
9
Pros:

Excellent location and view. Very spacious with all of the required amenities.

Cons:

A few maintenance issues, but nothing too major. Showers in both bathrooms leaked - one quite a lot. We asked for additional towels to mop up the wet floors.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • nz
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • au
9
Pros:

Top spot in town & apartment was lovely in every way

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
J
Joe • couple • au
9
Good base for Coromandel Coast Explorations
Pros:

Great location, limited views, though, but several restaurants close by

Cons:

Late night noise from the pub next door

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great location

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • nl
9
een prima locatie voor een goed verblijf
Pros:

ruim en schoon

Cons:

pompen maakte wel veel lawaai

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • couple • gb
9
Large, clean apartment with good access to harbour and restaurants
Pros:

Great location in Whitianga. Large apartment with good facilities.

Cons:

It was very hot in our top floor apartment, there was a fan but it really needs air con

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
B
Bonnie • couple • nz
9
Pros:

Excellent location

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
C
C • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Incredibly spacious, well equipped kitchen, super comfy bed and very clean. Lovely apartment. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Would stay again anytime.

Cons:

Noisy fan below our balcony, running constantly. Otherwise perfect.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • couple • au
7
Nice apartment
Pros:

Great location, good kitchen and appliances, nice verandah

Cons:

Shower door opened inwards, making it a tight squeeze to get in and out of shower

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
L
Lois • couple • ca
5
Most likely will not stay here again.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Bathroom showers leaked badly, there was no coffee maker and the microwave did not work properly

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
S
Sibylle • couple • ch
9
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • ie
9
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
E
Eva • couple • se
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
N
Nick • couple • au
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee