The Esplanade Hotel

Property class: 4
Beach hotel with bar/lounge, near Spark Arena

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When you stay at The Esplanade Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Takapuna Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Sky Tower. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $87
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Windsor )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a dresser.

Harbour View Room

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a standing fan, a window with curtains, and a view of the cityscape.

Victoria Suite

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and green bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with blue curtains, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, City View

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  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Flagstaff Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Victoria Road, Auckland, 0647

What's nearby

  • Waitemata Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Devonport Chocolates - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount Victoria - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Devonport Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cheltenham Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 47 min drive
  • Karanga-a-Hape Station - 17 min drive
  • Te Waihorotiu Station - 17 min drive
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Triumphs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Calimero Real pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Signal Hill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Patriot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wild Wheat Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

  • When you stay at The Esplanade Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Takapuna Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Sky Tower. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property offers an airport pickup service.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 16 ft
    • Street parking available

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

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Reviews

The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's beach location offers wonderful views and lovely walks, with swimming and nearby restaurants and shops nearby. (4 reviews)
  • On-site restaurant was not used but nearby options were convenient and highly recommended. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

The location was great and the Hotel had a great old charm feel !.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, classic building, helpful staff, nothing to complain, good value. We enjoyed the experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are excellent, we wanted to take the waiter home with us. Very friendly, excellent breakfast and facilities - highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, nice view. Good big bed. Nice sunroom. Old fashioned but well maintained. Room is large with high ceilings. 130 years old, has a lot of character. Right in Devonport. Good price point. Would highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Way beyond expectations. We booked with the expectation of a room with a view. We were delighted with the private penthouse suite. Better and bigger than our apartment. It had not one but two rooms with a magnificent view of Devonport wharf and Waitemata harbour.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very spacious and lovely view which wasn’t expected- delighted to share with my mum and enjoy the historic building and its surroundings
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6/10 Good

Well situated in a great village
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10/10 Exceptional

From Check-In to Check-out the staff where friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning views, close to transport, city, Waiheke, excellent beaches. Lovely cotton sheets, great food, bar and entertainment.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old Hotel, room was very comfortable and view of Auckland from the room was great
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay, staff were helpful, great location, comfy bed and the hotel had everything we needed. The room upgrade was a great bonus.
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful historical place in beautiful Devonport. Its age shows but room was clean staff friendly.
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8/10 Very good

Location is fantastic! You can’t get better. Corner of the street , opposite to the ferry terminal, next to shop and restaurant. 5 minutes from old/heritage theatre. Bed is comfortable, good pressure in the shower. Staff are really nice. It has caracter! As it is old it does have some squeaking floor board and the solarium is single glazed but it’s also part of the charm. Just don’t expect soundproof and immaculate doors and fabric as it is vantage. I definetly would stay back there if I return to Devonport.
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10/10 Exceptional

Historic gem on the waterfront. Many thanks for the stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely modern property Very comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so accommodating! We ended up needing an extra night so we booked via a different website and the staff combined our two reservations and even switched us rooms when a fan wasn’t working to an upgraded view! We were so extremely comfortable and it was the perfect location right in main Devonport a one minute walk to the ferry which we took everyday downtown.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and perfect spot
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8/10 Very good

A building with character, great staff who are very obliging, and a very convenient location. Perhaps there are some tired parts, but we really enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to explore Auckland

Great holiday. The Esplanade is perfectly placed to catch the ferry downtown and Devonport is lovely with interesting shops and great beaches.
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6/10 Good

Got what I wanted, A historic hotel and a fabulous view of Auckland. Room was dated and mattress OK at best but oh that View.
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8/10 Very good

I liked the fact that I could get the ferry from the CBD and everything within Devonport is within walking distance. The hotel is comfortable and has a lovely character.
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6/10 Good

It’s a heritage building and has a lovely view
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy location from ferry and parking, wonderful character rooms and dining, quiet in evenings but roadworks outside in May2024. Views and walks on beach are lovely, restaurants/coffee bars everywhere. Several top Op shops closeby! Winter rates so stay a few days!
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8/10 Very good

Great view

Comfortable tidy room
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8/10 Very good

It is a bit in need of a refurb, but everyone was pleasant to deal with. Room had a nice view of harbour