The Esplanade Hotel

4.0 star property

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Interior entrance
Harbour View Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Victoria Road, Auckland, 0647
  • Queen Street Shopping District
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Queens Wharf
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (Windsor )

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Victoria Suite

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom)

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbour View Room

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Flagstaff Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

Sandy fun near Auckland Ferry Terminal and Spark Arena
At The Esplanade Hotel, hit the nearby beach, dine on-site at The Esplanade Restaurant or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.
The Esplanade Hotel offers 16 accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at The Esplanade Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Cheltenham Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at The Esplanade Restaurant
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Cheltenham Beach and a few minutes from Narrow Neck Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Esplanade Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Auckland hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
The Esplanade Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
High Tea Room – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves brunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Turkish, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

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

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • 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
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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Esplanade Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 471 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 471 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 471 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 471 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 471 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kunal

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view
Comfortable tidy room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay Here for a Slice of History
What an amazing historic building! The room was very grand - the highest ceilings you can comprehend. I felt like royalty has probably stayed here in the past. Obviously with buildings of this age it comes with challenges and makes it hard to maintain but I loved staying here - view was incredible. I would not recommend taking a limited mobility person but I enjoyed feeling the history and grandness and echoes of days past.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, staff were helpful, great location, comfy bed and the hotel had everything we needed. The room upgrade was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern property Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A building with character, great staff who are very obliging, and a very convenient location. Perhaps there are some tired parts, but we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old Hotel, room was very comfortable and view of Auckland from the room was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was cold, with on aircon and the electric blanket did not work. Otherwise a real nice homely place to stay. I will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Short shower
Below average the shower had no temp regulator so if anyone else on hotel turned on their shower it when hot then cold
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

t

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Beautiful old hotel, needs a bit of TLC, but place is full of character. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a bit in need of a refurb, but everyone was pleasant to deal with. Room had a nice view of harbour
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Webb,

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location from ferry and parking, wonderful character rooms and dining, quiet in evenings but roadworks outside in May2024. Views and walks on beach are lovely, restaurants/coffee bars everywhere. Several top Op shops closeby! Winter rates so stay a few days!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in - not a whole lot of rules thrown at you. Lovely staff. Incredible location. Price is good value. They upgraded us which was lovely. Highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Love this hotel - has old fashion charm
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Aine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run-down property with uncomfortably hard beds and sporadic food and beverage service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

lia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a heritage building and has a lovely view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alan, Auckland

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its style
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Keneti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical place in beautiful Devonport. Its age shows but room was clean staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Fraser

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that I could get the ferry from the CBD and everything within Devonport is within walking distance. The hotel is comfortable and has a lovely character.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were excellent with late arrival after a hold up on our end. Real milk would be heaps better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

mary

Very disappointing stay
The hotel is badly in need of a total makeover we got upgraded to a suite as they don’t do breakfast anymore the suite is furnished in a mish mash of very old tired furniture there were plastic flowers in the room!! The TV didn’t work and because we only discovered this late in the evening there was nobody to contact . Tried to use an iron and it was unusable due to the dirt on it the shower turned suddenly cold after a number of minutes all in all a disappointing stay however the staff were very helpful but management need to look at the accommodation they are providing particularly as after 5 weeks in New Zealand it was our last night and the most expensive !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

justin, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a spectacular location right by ferry terminal. The rooms were large and had high ceilings with water view. The reception closes at 8pm and we felt a bit lonely in the hotel. Able to swim right off the beach by hotel. Wonderful. Best local restaurants were French Cafe and Signal Hill. About 45 minutes to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024