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The Esplanade Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Auckland Ferry Terminal

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King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom) | Beach/ocean view
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King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom) | Street view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Victoria Road, Auckland, 0647
  • Place, Princes Wharf
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Queens Wharf
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Windsor )

Double Room (Windsor )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Harbour View Room

Harbour View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom)

King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom)

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

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Victoria Suite

Victoria Suite

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Flagstaff Room

Flagstaff Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King -Sun Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedrooms Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Victoria Suite

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Suite with Harbour View

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Flagstaff Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Windsor Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Harbour View Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Auckland

Steps from the beach.Your stay at this Devonport hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Auckland Ferry Terminal and Sky Tower. Also, Waitemata Harbour is within half a mile (1 km) and Cheltenham Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Waitemata Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Princes Wharf - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Queens Wharf - 20 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 15 min drive
  • Auckland Grafton Station - 19 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Triumphs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Signal Hill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maru Sushi & Don - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Calliope Road Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Patriot - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

4-star beach hotel near Auckland Ferry Terminal
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Esplanade Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1903
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Esplanade Hotel offers 16 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 85.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 45.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 0)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 45.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 85.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Esplanade Devonport
Esplanade Hotel Devonport
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel Auckland
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel Auckland

The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 498 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

dimitrios

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room condition is not acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vinay

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice place only thing which I was missing microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Esplanade

Old and delapitadated but lots of atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Waterfront, location, period peice, cold & draughtythough
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and lovely view which wasn’t expected- delighted to share with my mum and enjoy the historic building and its surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love old heritage buildings so to stay in one was my cuppa tea. My room had a great view. Location was awesome, walking distance to so many places. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Handy comfy clean

Handy for us very welcoming on arrival bed suited me very comfy ideal didnt use food etc as not required stayed here before and will do again suits us ticks all boxes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful historic building, rooms very dated, bed very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, awful hotel. Bed crawling with ants, what looked like blood stains around bathroom mirror, dusty and cluttered room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect & everything we wanted for our stay. We will be back again for my birthday in June!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David, Tauranga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Olde world charm and close proximity
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
See my rating
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could Be Better

This place has the potential to be a fantastic spot if some money was spent. For example, cooling system/air conditioning or fans that don’t sound like a truck, a shower that has consistent water temperature, a place that serves morning coffee or breakfast, better cleaning, and curtains that aren’t torn and old, and when the one window is open if there is a wind there is a banging noise. The location is perfect but the hotel not so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Tacoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. No A/C. Very soft mattress. Opened several windows and hotel provided a floor fan. Room cooled down after sundown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is 122 years old and you can see that But it’s fairly well kept up and has lots of charm The room was large, with a very nice bathroom The living area had a large three piece couch and a nice balcony with a view of the ocean The staff helped us out by bringing us a toaster and microwave, as the restaurant was temporarily closed Overall it was a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Piers, Highland Park

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay: Devonport is a great base for exploring Auckland, and the run along the coast to a Cheltenham beach around the headland is fantastic. My room was comfortable but I would have appreciated a desk where I could sit and work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

astrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
loved it was so near to town but hated that the booking site says parking included but it wasn't included and they had no parking, we needed to find our own on-street parking. i would not stay there again because my car was not safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Kelowna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the coolest hotels i ever stayed 120 years old yet very modern. When coming in on ferry you see this beautiful hotel just atend of pier. It looks like a top Monte Carlio hotel. Beautiful inside too The rooms very spacious with 10 foot ceilings. Large jet tub Happy hour in the historic bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024