Aparthotel

Esplanade Apartments

Property class: 4
Aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Buffalo Beach

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Esplanade Apartments offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Bonuses like washing machines, refrigerators, and microwaves are in all apartments.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • 17 smoke-free apartments
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $146
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass sliding door leading to a balcony, and a view of a tree and houses.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of palm trees and mountains, and a door leading to a bedroom.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • River view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A parking area with cars, a playground, and a body of water with palm trees in the background.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A balcony with lounge chairs, a table, and a view of a parking lot and greenery.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A balcony with a pool, wicker furniture, and a sliding glass door leading to an interior space.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A balcony with a table and chairs, a sliding door, and a view of palm trees and a swimming pool.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A modern outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, a glass door leading to a bedroom, and a view of palm trees and a street.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a road and palm trees.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A balcony with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a view of a green landscape with palm trees and mountains.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

  • River view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A parking area with cars, a playground, and a body of water with palm trees in the background.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a parking lot and trees.

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a parking area and a body of water with boats.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A coastal view with parked cars, palm trees, and a beach in the background.

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of houses and trees.

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A parking lot with cars, a sign for Studio Holiday Apartments, and a view of a beach with palm trees and a playground.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

A coastal parking area with cars, a pedestrian, and a view of the beach and ocean.

Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of mountains and palm trees.

Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a parking area and a hilly landscape.

Apartment, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of a patio with outdoor furniture.

Premium Apartment, Balcony, River View

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

View all photos for Family Apartment, Balcony, River View

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of a patio with outdoor furniture.

Family Apartment, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A balcony with a pool, wicker furniture, and a sliding glass door leading to an interior space.

Apartment, Pool View

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Esplanade, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • Whitianga Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buffalo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 6 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marina Bay Eatery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Esplanade Apartments

  • Esplanade Apartments offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Bonuses like washing machines, refrigerators, and microwaves are in all apartments.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Property size

    • 17 apartments
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday to Friday (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Wednesday to Wednesday (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM), and Saturday to Saturday (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Hot springs nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • 1 restaurant
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 50.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Restaurant dining guide

Location highlights

  • In the shopping district
  • In the entertainment district

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 17 rooms
  • 4 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2006

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

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.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

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

Also known as

Esplanade Apartments Apartment Whitianga
Esplanade Apartments Whitianga
Esplanade Apartments Whitianga
Esplanade Apartments Aparthotel
Esplanade Apartments Aparthotel Whitianga

Frequently asked questions

Does Esplanade Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Esplanade Apartments 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.

Is there a pool at Esplanade Apartments?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Esplanade Apartments?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Esplanade Apartments?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Esplanade Apartments and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and spelunking. Esplanade Apartments also has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Esplanade Apartments?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Esplanade Apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a toaster, cookware, and a refrigerator.

Does Esplanade Apartments have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each apartment features a balcony.

What's the area around Esplanade Apartments like?

Esplanade Apartments is a short 4-minute walk from Buffalo Beach and 12 minutes' walk from Lost Spring Thermal Pools.

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Reviews

Esplanade Apartments Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Location was as good as it gets so close to everything you need on your holiday
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and nice lady on the front desk, awesome room and amenities central located very reasonable price for peak season, would definitely return again
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay at the apartments, hosts were friendly, place was clean and the location was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is very convenient to local services, restaurants and has an outstanding outlook, Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, close to wharf, restaurants & bars. Could not use coffee provided in room as it seemed to have been expired which we could not use however great coffee shops in the vicinity. Hand basin in the bathroom is quite low & the vanity cupboard protrudes over it.... inconvenient especially for tall people. Room did not have air conditioning but great fans were provided. Basement parking is very safe but not suitable for a lowered car but can park on the street however it is not secure.
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8/10 Very good

Seating was very worn and tattered repaired with duct tape otherwise hosts were great location excellent .
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service. Ideal location. Brilliant
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10/10 Exceptional

This was our second stay at the Esplanade and would highly recommend. The staff as always were very customer focused.
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8/10 Very good

enjoyed the stay
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Receptionist very obliging. Most facilities are within walking difference. Only some apartments are north facing.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Was a good hotel close to whitiangi town center
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing facilities, super friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great Place
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and close to everything
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10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for clear communication. We had a great stay.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

Right in Town centre
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6/10 Good

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
Verified review

2/10 Poor

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious apartment but bathroom a little cramped. Comfortable bed.