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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Conference space
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $77
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Room options

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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

10.0 out of 10
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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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A hotel room with a bed, green pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a telephone.

King -Sun Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedrooms Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Victoria Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach access
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1903
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Esplanade bar - This bar is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cafe - This coffee shop is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 0)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 45.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 85.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

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. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Also known as

Esplanade Devonport

Esplanade Hotel Devonport

The Esplanade Hotel Hotel

The Esplanade Hotel Auckland

The Esplanade Hotel Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Does The Esplanade Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Esplanade Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Esplanade Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Esplanade Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Esplanade Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 100 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Esplanade Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but SkyCity Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Esplanade Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals.

What's the area around The Esplanade Hotel like?

The Esplanade Hotel is located on the waterfront in Devonport. Popular attractions include Takapuna Beach, which is 14 minutes away by car.

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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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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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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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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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6/10 Good

Not much choice in Devenport - this hotel was bought by Chineses interests some years ago and they obviously do not like spending money on maintaining the property. Squeaky floorboards, squeeky doors, light above basin in bathroom not working, shower floor waste has unattached metal cap floating around the shower base, timber ventians in the sun room not working properly, one bedroom window cracked and repaired by sticking a sheet of adhesive backed imitation tiles (!) across it thereby blocking the view, drill holes in the bathroom tiles - I could go on! Would be a wonderful hotel if Mr. Jai Li and Chang Wei Li spent the money. Location is fabulous - but they don't have to pay to maintain that. Staff were great though.
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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