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The Esplanade Hotel

4.0 star property
Sandy fun near Spark Arena and Queens Wharf

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The Esplanade Hotel welcomes travelers with a daily manager's reception on the Devonport coast. Guests enjoy breakfast by the sea, unwind at two bars or on the terrace. The beachfront restaurant offers stunning vistas, plus in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Double Room (Windsor )

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Harbor 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Victoria Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Victoria Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • Water 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Victoria Road, Auckland, 0647

What's nearby

  • Sky Tower - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Princes Wharf - 21 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • University of Auckland - 21 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Spark Arena - 22 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Triumphs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Signal Hill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Calliope Road Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Patriot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Devonport Deli Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

Upscale hotel near Auckland Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Esplanade Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Esplanade Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), bicycle parking, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • Crib (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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 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 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

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

Property 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Esplanade Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Esplanade Hotel?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Esplanade Hotel on Oct 30, 2025 start from $65.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Esplanade Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Esplanade Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Esplanade Hotel located?

With direct access to the beach, this Devonport hotel is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Victoria, Auckland Ferry Terminal, and Sky Tower. Cheltenham Beach and Narrow Neck Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 491 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vinay

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice place only thing which I was missing microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love old heritage buildings so to stay in one was my cuppa tea. My room had a great view. Location was awesome, walking distance to so many places. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

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

2/10 Terrible

James

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

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, and our room was nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rangi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in excellent location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

4/10 Poor

Nesleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy access to transport, the beaches and the village.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashvat

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and an excellent place to stay. If I have to visit Auckland, I will chose only this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From Check-In to Check-out the staff where friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, very clean and tidy. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views, close to transport, city, Waiheke, excellent beaches. Lovely cotton sheets, great food, bar and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to Devo and the ferry. Nice vibe in the place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with amazing view over the harbour and so convenient to everything. I loved this place.!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent..we were upgraded to a bigger room and the views where amazing..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Angharad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic gem on the waterfront. Many thanks for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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