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The Esplanade Hotel

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Property entrance
Harbour View Room
Victoria Suite | Terrace/patio
King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom) | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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Double Room (Windsor )

Double Room (Windsor )

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Victoria Suite

Victoria Suite

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom)

King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Harbour View Room

Harbour View Room

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, City View

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

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Flagstaff Room

Flagstaff Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Auckland

With a stay at The Esplanade Hotel in Auckland (Devonport), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cheltenham Beach and Narrow Neck Beach. .This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Sky Tower.

What's nearby

  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Sky Tower - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Princes Wharf - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • University of Auckland - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Spark Arena - 18 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 14 min drive
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 18 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Wheat Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Narrow Neck Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Manuka Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Taste Thai Cuisine - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

Beach fun, near Auckland Ferry Terminal
The Esplanade Hotel offers 16 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's beachfront restaurant, where you can dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Esplanade Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
High Tea Room - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Esplanade Restaurant
  • High Tea Room

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • 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 available
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 percent 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 more details, 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

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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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; 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

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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. 203 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 464 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

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

8/10 Good

MEGAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great location and many period features. But, very dated in areas tho, including heavy white paint on light fittings, terrible cheap bathroom ware and v heavy windows that were only able to be propped open by tiny metal rods, one roll loo paper for entire stay...cheap flimsy duvet, bottles of water with labels ripped off them, springs in bed coming thru but at least comfortable...you get the picture, also fan no portable air con, for the price we paid ($300 for one night) surely you can afford to give us a portable aircon unit. The area outside bar downstairs that closed v early and seemed to have an identity crisis full of braying local boomers - area around it dirty and butts etc, made up for by terrific view and location. Room had the most lovely linen chairs tho, pair of binocular would have been nice touch, so overall - a real hit and miss affair. Perhaps also arrange something for on-street parking for guests, maybe rent a carpark somewhere after hours or suggest New World carpark etc, was cruise ship season and no parks anywhere, had to risk leaving it in a 120 min park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Well situated in a great village
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Is a nice character old hotel, could do with some TLC and room service but a pleasant place to stay and was very convenient for our purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to explore Auckland
Great holiday. The Esplanade is perfectly placed to catch the ferry downtown and Devonport is lovely with interesting shops and great beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average stay, room could do with a lot of r&m, old building with character. Clean enough but a lot of wear and tear. The location is excellent to get around
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024