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Esplanade Apartments

Aparthotel with free parking, a quick walk to Buffalo Beach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
The current price is CA $180
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22

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8 Esplanade, Whitianga, 3510
  • Buffalo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cooks Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Harbor View)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Apartment 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Partial View/Pool)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Partial view)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Bedroom Partial view)

  • 969 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Apartment, Kitchen (3 bedroom Ocean View)

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront)

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

1 Bedroom Apartment, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Waterfront)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Family)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Whitianga

Located in Whitianga, Esplanade Apartments is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby.

What's nearby

  • Mercury Bay Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buffalo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cooks Beach - 14 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Church Accommodation - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Esplanade Apartments

Aparthotel with free parking, a quick walk to Buffalo Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a restaurant and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available.
Esplanade Apartments offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Laundry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Does Esplanade Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Esplanade Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Esplanade Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Esplanade Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Esplanade Apartments?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Esplanade Apartments located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools.

Esplanade Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Communication

Reviews

8/10 Good

Varna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a good hotel close to whitiangi town center
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is very convenient to local services, restaurants and has an outstanding outlook, Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Manav

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a fabulous place to stay. The location was excellent, stunning views. The apartment was very clean, with a comfortable bed and had everything I required. Wonderful helpful hosts too. Would highly recommend and will be back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great service. Ideal location. Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Seating was very worn and tattered repaired with duct tape otherwise hosts were great location excellent .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location

The room was excellent. We also got some discounts off Terry for local restaurants which where also excellent Location was spot on to get anywhere Don’t take highest 309 though it’s a gravel road for about 10 miles
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location, seaview from balcony, easy to walk to restaurants, shops & the beach. Well-appointed apartments including options for wet weather stays. Host very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Greer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Right in Town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at Esplanade Apartments, was a shame it was only for 1 night. Great apartment with everything we needed. Terry and Deborah were great and allowed us to check in early with our infant for he could sleep which was awesome. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Whitianga.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

read the fine print when you sign in

lots of fees - extra towels, paper goods, etc as an experienced traveler - if they need to cover the costs - raise the room cost and be done with these hidden costs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Located next to 4 excellent restaurants. The beach and water taxi are within walking distance and friendly staff. Will stay again if I ever make it back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Murray

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Worst accommodation experience we’ve ever had! We arrived at Esplanade at 7:15pm to check-in, however reception was closed and there was no way to access our apartment. We called and messaged the afterhours contact number several times over the next two hours, but nobody returned our calls. There was no alternative accommodation available nearby and so, after waiting for several hours, our only option was to drive 2.5 hours back to Auckland that night! The next morning I got hold of Terry. He advised me that they’re not a “hotel” and we should have arrived before 6pm to check in. The check-in deadline was not disclosed to us at the time of booking, and we had no idea of this requirement. Unbelievably, Terry let me know that he received our messages the night we were trying to access the apartment, but he didn’t bother returning our calls because he was out to dinner and it wasn’t an “emergency”. He couldn’t have been more flippant about the situation. Although Esplanade had emailed us that day asking us to arrive by 6pm, I wasn’t monitoring my emails on the road (and the email went to junk anyway). God only knows why they didn’t try calling us at any point to let us know about the 6pm deadline. Leaving people stranded without accommodation for the night seems worth a phone call. Esplanade charged us for the accommodation and is refusing a refund. We are well seasoned travelers, and this is hands down the worst accommodation experience we’ve ever had. Stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you for clear communication. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a great stay at the apartments, hosts were friendly, place was clean and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris J

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris, NZ

Liked: Amenities
Amazing location right next to the playground and the ferry. Wonderful apartment with all the facilities that we wanted. Knowledgable and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Muz, Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and well presented apartments. They even gave us the choice of rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to restaurants and stores. Very accommodating with storing our luggage and our appartment was ready when we arrived early. This was such a convenience to us as it gave us the extra time to explore Whitianga!The appartment had all the comforts of homeThis was a bonus. Very friendly and accommodating owners/ managers. I would recommend this lodging to everyone. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position right on harbour front lovely people very helpful close to all restaurants with Irish pub next door Only issue there was no air con and very hot few days whilst we were there but apparently it will be installed some time this year
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay Terry and his wife are the perfect hosts couldn’t do enough for you. The room we had was perfect clean,had all the amenities you could need. We would highly recommend the Esplande fantastic location . We wouldn’t stay anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020