The Esplanade Hotel

Name: The Esplanade Hotel
Address: 1 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Rating: 7.73

"Loved the bar"

"Loved the spacious bathroom"

"Great breakfast"

"Excellent in-house restaurant"

"Great nearby shopping"

"Impressive views"

Amenities

Airport shuttle
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities

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Property description

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 fitnes...

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Guest reviews

7.7

Good

Based on 598 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

7%

Couple

58%

Family

16%

Group

9%

Solo

8%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At The Esplanade Hotel, travelers highlight its waterfront Devonport setting by the ferry, grand heritage character, and spacious high-ceiling rooms with harbor views, creating a memorable base that favors atmosphere and location over contemporary design.

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6

Ross A

6 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Graham

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was average, minimum amenities,bad parking, not much in the way of staff.

8

mark

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great and the Hotel had a great old charm feel !.

6

Patrick

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We appreciate that it is an old hotel so expect the rooms to reflect that. The experience would be better if there was attention to small details like ensuring there is sufficient toilet paper in the room (we had to ask and the response was very flat to be honest). We could think of a number of small things that if they were present would make the world of difference.

6

Fred

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got what I wanted, A historic hotel and a fabulous view of Auckland. Room was dated and mattress OK at best but oh that View.

1 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand

Location

With a stay at The Esplanade Hotel in Auckland (Devonport), you'll be steps from Waitemata Harbour and a 4-minute drive from Cheltenham Beach. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Auckland Ferry Terminal and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from SkyCity Casino.

Waitemata Harbour(0.1 Miles)

Cheltenham Beach(1.1 Miles)

Narrow Neck Beach(1.6 Miles)

Auckland Ferry Terminal(2.2 Miles)

Queens Wharf(2.2 Miles)

Commercial Bay(2.2 Miles)

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From 14:00 to 23:30

Before 10:00

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