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The Esplanade Hotel

4.0 star property
Sandy fun near Spark Arena and Queens Wharf

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Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, highchair
King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom) | Street view
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The Esplanade Hotel welcomes travelers with a daily manager's reception on the Devonport coast. Guests enjoy breakfast by the sea, unwind at two bars or on the terrace. The beachfront restaurant offers stunning vistas, plus in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double Room (Windsor ) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room (Windsor )

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Victoria Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Victoria Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Harbour View Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Harbour View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Harbor 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Flagstaff Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Flagstaff Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Victoria Road, Auckland, 0647

What's nearby

  • Sky Tower - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Princes Wharf - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • University of Auckland - 20 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Spark Arena - 20 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 18 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Signal Hill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wild Wheat Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maru Sushi & Don - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Patriot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Corellis - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

Upscale hotel near Auckland Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Esplanade Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Esplanade Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • A billiards/pool table, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, bicycle parking, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • High Tea Room
  • The Esplanade Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1903
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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
This property offers an airport pickup service.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 85.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Esplanade Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Esplanade Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Esplanade Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Esplanade Hotel located?

With direct access to the beach, this Devonport hotel is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Victoria, Auckland Ferry Terminal, and Sky Tower. Cheltenham Beach and Narrow Neck Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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