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The Esplanade Hotel

Property class: 4

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A city skyline with a prominent tower, a waterfront with boats, and a parking area with cars and palm trees.
A historic building with a prominent hotel sign, multiple windows, and classic architecture.
A hotel room with a large window, wicker furniture, a table set with a vase of flowers, and a red umbrella outside.
A road intersection with palm trees, parked cars, and a view of the water.
A sunlit room with a large bay window, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $89
$78 nightly
$89 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Explore the area

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1 Victoria Road, Auckland, 0647
  • Place, Waitemata Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Devonport Chocolates
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Victoria
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Windsor )

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Windsor )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Harbour View Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a dresser.

Harbour View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

King Room, Harbour View (Sunroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Victoria Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a standing fan, a window with curtains, and a view of the cityscape.

Victoria Suite

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, City View

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and green bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with blue curtains, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Flagstaff Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Flagstaff Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King -Sun Room

A hotel room with a bed, green pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a telephone.

King -Sun Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedrooms Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Victoria Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

With a stay at The Esplanade Hotel in Auckland (Devonport), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Takapuna Beach and Waitemata Harbour. .This beach hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Sky Tower and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Eden Park.

What's nearby

  • Waitemata Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Devonport Chocolates - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mount Victoria - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Devonport Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cheltenham Beach - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 15 min drive
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 19 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Triumphs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Calimero Real pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Signal Hill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Patriot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wild Wheat Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

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. Private 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 Esplanade bar, a beachfront bar/lounge which features an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Esplanade bar - This bar is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cafe - This coffee shop is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • cafe
  • The Esplanade bar

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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 day

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 45.0 per day

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 day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 85.0 per day
  • 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

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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. 227 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 518 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was great and the Hotel had a great old charm feel !.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, classic building, helpful staff, nothing to complain, good value. We enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent, we wanted to take the waiter home with us. Very friendly, excellent breakfast and facilities - highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice view. Good big bed. Nice sunroom. Old fashioned but well maintained. Room is large with high ceilings. 130 years old, has a lot of character. Right in Devonport. Good price point. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way beyond expectations. We booked with the expectation of a room with a view. We were delighted with the private penthouse suite. Better and bigger than our apartment. It had not one but two rooms with a magnificent view of Devonport wharf and Waitemata harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
parking is an issue, our room was old which we like but this room needed some tlc. Room and areas were clean and staff was good. If owners ever rejuvenated the property it would be a hot spot for travelers in my opinion. Road to the area is busy and the night views of Auckland are incredible. The bar has limited hours but worked great for us, good light food and drinks with locals.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the fresh towels every day
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ross A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The facility was in a good location, but it tends to need more care. The restaurant was not open. Overall, this old hotel is a unique place to stay, which was a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

Hywel

Oozes character. Slightly zany, antithesis of smart city centre hotel. Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rangi

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and lovely view which wasn’t expected- delighted to share with my mum and enjoy the historic building and its surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hemi

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

anthony

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was average, minimum amenities,bad parking, not much in the way of staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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