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
B
Barbara • solo_traveller • us
10
Marvelous
Pros:

Very spacious. Great views. Comfortable

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
J
Justine • extended_group • au
8
Excellent location, very comfortable and clean apartment
Pros:

Excellent location, very comfortable and clean apartment

Cons:

All good

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • nz
8
Pros:

View and location were great 👍

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Corinna • solo_traveller • gb
10
Absolutely fabulous
Pros:

These apartments are truly amazing. We're in our 60s with many years of travelling and have never experienced such a high standard of accommodation and facilities. Under floor heating in the bathroom and a heated towel rail, wow, just wow. Beachfront location too, and plenty of restaurants nearly. Included free parking too. Washing machine and dishwasher in the apt.
Cannot rate these apartments highly enough - 12 out of 10! Would definitely stay there again.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing. Wished we could have stayed longer!

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
K
karen • couple • nz
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • nz
9
Almost perfcect.
Pros:

What a lovely property to stay in. We couldn't get into our regular place and loved it.

Cons:

Let down by the small stuff. No plunger coffee, No green tea or hot chocolate. There were no tissues in the bathroom and we ran out of toilet paper. This was not a cheap place to stay and we expected better for the price.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • couple • ie
10
A wonderful place to stay in an amazing part of the north island
Pros:

Location so close to everything

Cons:

The aspect of the apartment was not facing the sun.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
H
Hossein • family_with_children • au
2
Very disappointing stay — I felt stuck after paying in advance, the service did not meet the standard expected from a 4-
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The bedrooms do not have air conditioning, and our apartment (111) had only one split AC unit in the living room. During the night, the bedroom became very cold, and we had to leave the bedroom door open to get some warmth from the living area.
Additionally, the bedroom window latches were missing, and the wind was coming through the gaps, creating noise. Because of this, we could not sleep well.
Overall, the property is not a 4-star hotel as advertised in Booking,com and you don’t get expected service that you paid for it. We requested to leave early, but the manager did not agree to refund the night that we did not stay. As a result, I felt stuck I had paid in advance, did not receive the service as expected, and was refused a refund even though I left early. Overall, this was very disappointing management.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
T
Tracey • extended_group • nz
10
Pros:

Comfortable and clean appartment in a great location

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Mulquiney • couple • nz
7
Good value but somewhere to put our clothes would be nice.
Pros:

Good apartment in great location. Large and in general comfortable. Balcony would have been a big plus if the weather had been better, not the properties fault.

Cons:

There were three areas that were less than satisfactory. No storage for clothes, no drawers or wardrobe, we managed OK living out of our suitcases but for more than a couple of days this would be a real pain. The bedroom was more than large enough to add a wardrobe and chest of drawers. The bathroom was disappointing, no vanity unit, only a sink and small side unit, nowhere to put soap, toothbrush, etc., etc. lastly, no safe. I kept my laptop in the car as I felt it was more secure there.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
B
Bernadette • couple • au
10
A wonderful stay on the Coromandel Peninsula!
Pros:

Very clean, comfortable and everything you needed for an extended stay. We enjoyed the beautiful coastal views from our apartment. There were restaurants & an Irish Pub next door. Also close to other nice eateries & the wharf from where cruises left.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • family_with_children • au
10
Modern well appointed unit in great location
Pros:

Spacious two bedroom apartment in a great location. Shops and restaurants in easy walking distance.
Clean, well appointed unit with both bedrooms having ensuites.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay in a good location. Good facilities for 2 people.
Pros:

Close to town and near the beach.

Cons:

Shaded most of the day, no sun on the balcony.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
D
Derrick • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
J
Jan • couple • au
9
Good base to explore the area.
Pros:

A great location and very comfortable. Good facilities and easy check in and out.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
M
Mirella • couple • au
9
Pros:

We liked the location, close to cafes and restaurants and the ferry. The apartment was quite roomy, with a comfortable bed and a great size tv which came in useful due to the bad weather we had for one of the days.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
M
malcolm • couple • nz
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
A
Angelie • couple • nl
10
Grandioos en een gezellige plaats met voldoende restaurants op loopafstand
Pros:

Alles, de ruimte, de ligging

Cons:

Is niet van toepassing.
Alkes was perfect

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
C
Christensen • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Very homely and high quality furniture

Cons:

Na

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee