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Esplanade Apartments

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

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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

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

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Harbor View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin 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
  • Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds - 15 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maramaratotara Bay - 9 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eggcentric Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Go Vino - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Coro Club - Café & Venue - ‬5 min drive

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, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and an electric kettle.
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.

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 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)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

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

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 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
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
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?

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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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