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The Esplanade Hotel

4.0 star property

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King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom) | Street view
Property entrance
Interior entrance
Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, high chair

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1 Victoria Road, Auckland, 0647
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Auckland Ferry Terminal
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Spark Arena
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room (Windsor )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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)
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King -Sun Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedrooms Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Victoria Suite

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Suite with Harbour View

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Flagstaff Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Windsor Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Harbour View Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

Beach hotel with bars/lounges and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space and free newspapers are on-site.
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 Mount Victoria. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at The Esplanade Restaurant
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • 11 minutes on foot from Mount Victoria and a 3-minute drive from Cheltenham 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.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return 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

  • Cot (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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/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
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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 492 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful historic building, rooms very dated, bed very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, awful hotel. Bed crawling with ants, what looked like blood stains around bathroom mirror, dusty and cluttered room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo, Alameda

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect & everything we wanted for our stay. We will be back again for my birthday in June!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David, Tauranga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Olde world charm and close proximity
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
See my rating
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could Be Better

This place has the potential to be a fantastic spot if some money was spent. For example, cooling system/air conditioning or fans that don’t sound like a truck, a shower that has consistent water temperature, a place that serves morning coffee or breakfast, better cleaning, and curtains that aren’t torn and old, and when the one window is open if there is a wind there is a banging noise. The location is perfect but the hotel not so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Tacoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. No A/C. Very soft mattress. Opened several windows and hotel provided a floor fan. Room cooled down after sundown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is 122 years old and you can see that But it’s fairly well kept up and has lots of charm The room was large, with a very nice bathroom The living area had a large three piece couch and a nice balcony with a view of the ocean The staff helped us out by bringing us a toaster and microwave, as the restaurant was temporarily closed Overall it was a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Piers, Highland Park

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay: Devonport is a great base for exploring Auckland, and the run along the coast to a Cheltenham beach around the headland is fantastic. My room was comfortable but I would have appreciated a desk where I could sit and work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

astrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
loved it was so near to town but hated that the booking site says parking included but it wasn't included and they had no parking, we needed to find our own on-street parking. i would not stay there again because my car was not safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Kelowna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the coolest hotels i ever stayed 120 years old yet very modern. When coming in on ferry you see this beautiful hotel just atend of pier. It looks like a top Monte Carlio hotel. Beautiful inside too The rooms very spacious with 10 foot ceilings. Large jet tub Happy hour in the historic bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall really great break away
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Lovely room and just a amble down the promenade to the venue
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvia V.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024