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Esplanade Apartments

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near Buffalo Beach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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8 Esplanade, Whitianga, 3510
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Balcony

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View

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

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Water view

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

  • Harbour view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony view

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Balcony

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony view

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View | Balcony

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

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

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Water view

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

  • Harbour view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbour View | Water view

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

  • Harbour view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbour View | Water view

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

  • Harbour view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Water view

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

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

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Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

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Water view

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Harbor View

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

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Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View | Water view

Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

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

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Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Balcony view

Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

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

About the area

Whitianga

Near beach, shopping .Within a 15-minute walk of the aparthotel, you'll find Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools.
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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
  • Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds - 15 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maramaratotara Bay - 9 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Esplanade Apartments

4-star aparthotel near Buffalo Beach
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and laundry facilities are also featured at Esplanade Apartments. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Whitianga aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Esplanade Apartments offers 17 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television is provided.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot springs nearby
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Crib: NZD 10 per day

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A restaurant
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 50 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district

Things to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Esplanade Apartments Apartment Whitianga

Esplanade Apartments Whitianga

Esplanade Apartments Whitianga

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Esplanade Apartments Aparthotel Whitianga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Esplanade Apartments to the airport?

Esplanade Apartments is 2.4 mi (6-min drive) away from the Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Esplanade Apartments?

As of May 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esplanade Apartments on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $212, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Esplanade Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Esplanade Apartments.

How close is Esplanade Apartments to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 4-minute walk from Buffalo Beach and 2.1 mi (4-min drive) from Brophys Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Esplanade Apartments offer free breakfast?

Esplanade Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Esplanade Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Esplanade Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Esplanade Apartments?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Esplanade Apartments have a pool?

Esplanade Apartments features an outdoor pool.

Does Esplanade Apartments have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Esplanade Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Esplanade Apartments to downtown Whitianga?

Esplanade Apartments is 0.2 mi away from Whitianga.

Esplanade Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenka

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Amazing facilities, super friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Varna

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

8/10 Good

Greer

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

6/10 Okay

chris

Travelled with family
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

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

Alastair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Manav

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris, NZ

Travelled with family
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

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