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Aparthotel

Esplanade Apartments

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Buffalo Beach

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront) | View from room
Premium Apartment, Kitchen (3 bedroom Ocean View) | Living area | LED TV, DVD player
Premium Apartment, Kitchen (3 bedroom Ocean View) | Living area | LED TV, DVD player
1 Bedroom Apartment, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Waterfront) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Apartment 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Partial View/Pool) | View from room
Esplanade Apartments sits near Buffalo Beach, providing a restaurant and useful laundry facilities. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool or use the free in-room WiFi to stay connected. The convenient self parking makes it easy to explore the area after settling in.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Room options

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Partial view) | View from room

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Partial view)

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Bedroom Partial view)

Standard Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Bedroom Partial view) | Balcony

Standard Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (3 Bedroom Partial view)

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Partial View/Pool)

Standard Apartment 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Partial View/Pool) | View from room

Standard Apartment 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Partial View/Pool)

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Family)

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Family) | View from room

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Family)

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Apartment, Kitchen (3 bedroom Ocean View)

Premium Apartment, Kitchen (3 bedroom Ocean View) | View from room

Premium Apartment, Kitchen (3 bedroom Ocean View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront)

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront) | View from room

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Waterfront)

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Apartment, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Waterfront)

1 Bedroom Apartment, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Waterfront) | Terrace/patio

1 Bedroom Apartment, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Waterfront)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Harbor View)

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Harbor View) | Terrace/patio

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Harbor View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
8 Esplanade, Whitianga, 3510

What's nearby

  • Mercury Bay Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buffalo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cooks Beach - 14 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 24 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coro Club - Café & Venue - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Go Vino - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Stoked - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Esplanade Apartments

Aparthotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Buffalo Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a restaurant and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find an LED TV with satellite channels and a DVD player, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. Housekeeping is not available.
Esplanade Apartments offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 stay

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • 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)

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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, debit cards, and cash
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
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

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
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Esplanade Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Esplanade Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Esplanade Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Esplanade Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Esplanade Apartments located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools.

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