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Blue Marlin Apartments

3.5 star property
Beachside fun near Lost Spring Thermal Pools

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No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Garden view
Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Blue Marlin Apartments, near the shores of Mercury Bay and Buffalo Beach, offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Unwind on the terrace or fire up the barbecue grills while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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No. 10 - Compact Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

No. 10 - Compact Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 - Supreme Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for No. 11 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 11 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV

No. 11 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for No. 9 - Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 9 - Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV

No. 9 - Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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2 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

2 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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3 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment | View from room

3 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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No. 12 - Upstairs Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

No. 12 - Upstairs Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment

No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV

No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for No. 4 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 4 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

No. 4 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for No. 5 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 5 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

No. 5 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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No. 7 - Two Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | View from room

No. 7 - Two Bedroom Upstairs Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
4 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cooks Beach - 32 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 32 min drive - 27.1 miles
  • Hahei Beach - 35 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coro Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Stoked - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Blue Marlin Apartments

Hotel located near Lost Spring Thermal Pools with rooms renovated in 2025
Located close to Mercury Bay and Buffalo Beach, Blue Marlin Apartments provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [4 Buffalo Beach Road Whitianga]
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
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 is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Blue Marlin Apartments Apartment Whitianga
Blue Marlin Apartments Apartment
Blue Marlin Apartments Whitianga
Blue Marlin Apartments Apartment Natal
Blue Marlin Apartments Natal
Blue Marlin Apartments Natal Brazil
Blue Marlin Apartments Hotel
Blue Marlin Apartments Whitianga
Blue Marlin Apartments Hotel Whitianga

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Marlin Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Marlin Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Marlin Apartments?

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

What time is check-out at Blue Marlin Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Blue Marlin Apartments located?

Located in Whitianga, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Mercury Bay and Cooks Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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