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Crowsnest Apartments

Property class: 4

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A balcony with a wooden table, white chairs, and a straw hat.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, beige sofas, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of palm trees and mountains, and a wooden headboard.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and light-colored cabinetry.
Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | In-room dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $161
$140 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10

Explore the area

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18-20 Mill Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Water view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Hill view
  • 1345 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1130 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1345 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial sea view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Hill view
  • 1130 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Water view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Water view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment Twin Beds

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Hill view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Hill view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Hill view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, Multiple Beds, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • 1345 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • 1345 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Whitianga

A stay at Crowsnest Apartments places you in the heart of Whitianga, steps from Mercury Bay Museum and Whitianga Marina. .This aparthotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Buffalo Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cathedral Cove.

What's nearby

  • Mercury Bay Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds - 13 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Snapper Jacks Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mat's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Crowsnest Apartments

Crowsnest Apartments offers 27 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Whitianga aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. 42-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 50 per day

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping provided

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 27 units
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2007

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday to Friday (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM), and Wednesday to Wednesday (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Crowsnest Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 218 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Spacious apartment, well equipped, comfortable bed, great location, walk to cafes etc and beach and ferry
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the place, clean and tidy, close to the beach, good views of the water from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location was perfect and walkable. 4 bedroom apartment was roomy and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fawna

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Was a beautiful place with view of the Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benedikte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful rooms, well equipped great views and location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great apartment in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Check in was very straightforward with a very helpful member of staff. The accommodation was perfect and so near the shops and cafes and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautifully furnished apartment.. Comfortable beds, soft carpet, and full cable TV package which was nice in the evenings. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great apartment, spacious and had everything we needed. Very close to the beach, wharf and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Spacious apartment with great facilities. We had a lovely stay and the reception staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaidev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location right across from accessible beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed in apartment 5 ,ground floor 3 x bedrooms 2 x bathrooms, no sea view , however this apartment was perfect for us! Clean, spacious self contained apartment , washer and drier bonus. Excellent location , easy walking distance to beach , fabulous cafes, restaurants and bars. Don't forget to checkout the Crowsnest roof-top look-out , gorgeous 360 views. Very easy check-in , staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The place has it all! Clean, tidy, well equipped, polite staff. Couldn’t fault it. Views are amazing too
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely stay at the Crow’s Nest. Clean and comfortable apartment. High standard of furnishings and finish. Easy access to local area with shops and restaurants close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Very spacious room, bigger than my apartment! Ideally placed for sea trips. Convenience stores within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Second time staying here - lovely property and very professionally managed! Will stay again when we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment, close to Restaurants, beach, shops and ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved it! Would stay here again and again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was a good size, very clean and had a great view of the water from the balcony. Check in was easy and the staff were friendly. It's also in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

V L

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Family Friendly & Comfortable

We enjoyed a comfy stay with grandchildren. Close to the beach & walk to the Wharf - Park & Restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit was very well appointed and clean. The neighbourhood is quiet but close enough to all the shopping and dining as well the beach. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shayd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a great place to stay and the most nicest people you could come accross would love to live there one day highly recommend it cheers guys whiti city live it love ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our apartment was clean and very spacious. Location was ideal- so close to the shops, the beach and the harbour. Would come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karmel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our two night stay - family of four. Used as a base to explore the Coromandel. Beautifully equipped, well appointed and clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great apartment in a great location. We spent 3 nights here and even though the Whitianga weather didn't co-operate, we still loved our stay. Of the places we stayed on this trip, this felt the most like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024