Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 17:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Whitianga, just a 2-minute walk from Buffalo Beach and a 10-minute walk from Lost Spring Thermal Pools. It is 2.4 miles from Mercury Bay and 10.1 miles from Kuaotunu Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Blue Marlin Apartments

What guests think

At Blue Marlin Apartments, travelers consistently praise the beachfront location and easy walk to town, the friendly, hands‑on host, and clean, comfortable, well‑equipped units with convenient parking and laundry access, making it a straightforward, relaxing base.

Many units face the beach, though some are set back or downstairs with limited views. Several guests note dated decor or creaky floors and occasional noise from traffic or overhead neighbors. Studios vary in size and kitchen setup; a few lacked stovetops or utensils, while others were very well supplied. Overall, expect a clean, friendly, beachside stay with simple comforts and variable views.

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Facilities

Parking is straightforward, laundry access is available, and kitchenettes are generally well equipped; some units include BBQs. Stovetops are not in every unit.

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valentina

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked how good of a size the room was and that it was modern enough like the bathroom too. disappointed in not having a stove top, the water tasted like chlorine plus the blow dryer smelt burnt and disgusting.

10

Brenda

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved waking up over looking the beach. It was very nice having facilities to wash laundry.

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Nigel

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly, informative and helpful host. We stayed at 4 Buffalo Beach road (there is a sister property at 13, a short walk away). Right on the beach road (you only have to walk up the driveway to see the beach). We stayed in Unit 11: a lovely ground floor studio with combined lounge area and kitchenette (sofa and TV, coffee table, dining table and two chairs). Fridge, microwave, 2 ring hob, electric frying pan, toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery, utensils, etc Separate bedroom with good sized comfortable bed, with TV. Separate shower room with toilet. Everything very clean, in very good condition. We used the laundry at No. 13, hanging the washing out to dry on the line at No. 4. We were offered beach towels and a mini shovel - which we used at Hot Water Beach. Plenty of choice of TV channels. Parking right outside our unit. Within easy walking distance of the town centre and the passenger ferry/wharf - from where a number of boat tours depart. We really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Marlin

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randall

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location close to town and across the street from the beach. There is parking for one car per unit. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good. They do have a short check in window but they were able to leave us our key for a check in. The kitchenette consisted of a microwave and refrigerator, but no stove top. The room did get a bit bright in the morning as there were no blackout curtains over the window above the bed. Limited bathroom amenities, just body wash, shampoo and moisturizer in the shower, and nothing by the sink. The upstairs room was quiet. The room was extremely clean.

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Paul

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a very pleasant 2 night stay here. We booked a studio unit at the roadside (with beach on the other side). The views were wonderful and the studio very spacious. The small kitchen allows for some cooking and there is a free washing machine and powder available. Walk into the main part of town is about 5 mins. The unit also came with a baby Weber BBQ.

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Denise

13 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,370 nights

Good location opposite Buffalo Beach and easy walk to cafes and to town. King bed very firm so one of us has very sore back and shoulders from our stay and the other one of us slept in the single bed in the lounge for the week which is a little more comfortable. Unit very clean. Each unit has own BBQ which we used twice. Good to have free wifi and Sky TV. Would have liked to have used outdoor furniture and enjoyed west facing aspect for evening sun and drinks but it rained the whole week we stayed 😢 But motel overall is nice.

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Sandy

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely unit with separate bedroom. Beautifully clean and tidy. Nice wee outdoor area and great parking. I'll definitely be back.

10

Stacy

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfectly situated with patio on the coast. The staff was all excellent and helpful. Walking distance to restaurants. Loved being able to wash a load of clothes. Airconditioning was quiet. All in all a great stay. Thank you

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Stephanie

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find with good directions supplied. Parking spot right outside apartment. Near to town centre for restaurants & shops. Minute from beach which was beautiful. Good swimming and sandy beach. Room was clean & comfortable. Good facilities, microwave, toaster & kettle. Fridge and sink. Enjoyed our stay.

10

Klavs

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy parking Lovely room

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently highlight very clean, tidy rooms and well-kept units. A few note minor issues such as a slight smoke smell once, but overall standards appear high.

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SUSAN

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great apartment opposite the beach. Walking distance to restaurants. Very comfortable bed. Clean bathroom. Lovely friendly owner. Easy parking out front of door. Highly recommended.

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Jany

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a fabulous stay wiith my family. This was a perfect getaway location with clean tidy rooms. aircon was handy. The staff were very friendly

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Sandra

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Apartment and bathroom were both immaculately clean and tidy, Bed was super comfortable. Check in was quick and efficient. Peaceful and quiet place to stay.

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Damian

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Tidy. Warm. Comfy bed. Friendly staff. Easy check-in and check-out. Quiet.

10

phyllis

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and had everything we needed.

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Owen

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and tidy and staff very accomodating.

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Carl

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was great, spotless and convenient. I wish we could have stayed longer I would highly recommend this place to anyone traveling in this area.

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Sandy

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely unit with separate bedroom. Beautifully clean and tidy. Nice wee outdoor area and great parking. I'll definitely be back.

10

David

1 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the clean up to date room and the amazing view and location. The owner was very friendly and helpful with suggestions on what to see in the area.

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Stephanie

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find with good directions supplied. Parking spot right outside apartment. Near to town centre for restaurants & shops. Minute from beach which was beautiful. Good swimming and sandy beach. Room was clean & comfortable. Good facilities, microwave, toaster & kettle. Fridge and sink. Enjoyed our stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, with many offering beach views and some providing separate bedrooms or spacious layouts. A number are older or compact, and downstairs units can experience traffic or overhead noise; views and fittings vary by unit.

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Erin

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was absolutely perfect! Straight across from the beach and walking distance to restaurants, bars and cafes. Main downside was being in a downstairs unit the footsteps in the floor above us was hideously loud. All we could hear late at night and early in the morning was stomping and floor boards creaking. Would definitely only stay upstairs if we book again.

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Mark

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to access and enough view. The room and sofa was comfortable.

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Zeus

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with a great view out to the ocean. Comfortable and spacious.

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Gabrielle

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The studio room was tiny and not worth the $205 per night (Oct). It lacked some utensils in the kitchen, no plug for the sink, had only two plastic command hooks to hang clothes, was very dated and basic. It looked better in the online pictures than actual. Very disappointed, wouldn't stay there again as not value for money.

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Gary

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wow! The apartment we stayed in was new and amazing. It overlooked the beach and was beautiful. It was so close to local amenities and boat trips. Would highly recommend.

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randall

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location close to town and across the street from the beach. There is parking for one car per unit. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good. They do have a short check in window but they were able to leave us our key for a check in. The kitchenette consisted of a microwave and refrigerator, but no stove top. The room did get a bit bright in the morning as there were no blackout curtains over the window above the bed. Limited bathroom amenities, just body wash, shampoo and moisturizer in the shower, and nothing by the sink. The upstairs room was quiet. The room was extremely clean.

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Sandy

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely unit with separate bedroom. Beautifully clean and tidy. Nice wee outdoor area and great parking. I'll definitely be back.

10

Paul

1 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,354 nights

Lovely beach front apartment. Amazing views. Walkable locations to township. Though somewhat noisy main road traffic.

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Jennifer

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There are 2 Blue Marlin motels. Nos. 4 & 13 Buffalo Beach Rd. The photo on Hotels.com page is from 13. No4 is an older place, clean & well equipped but floorboards are squeaky. Not so good in a downstairs unit. Apart from that handy to town centre &over the road from beach & walkway

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Carol

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very comfortable and well appointed. The location is amazing, just across the street from the beach. It was quiet and we enjoyed our stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I wish we had booked more days here.

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Service

Service is a strong point: hosts and staff are repeatedly described as friendly, accommodating and informative, with efficient check-in and helpful extras.

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Elizabeth

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was upgraded on arrival without even asking for it. Check in was quick and Viv answered all of my questions. There is a no smoking policy which I think previous guests didn’t follow. There was a slight aroma, but it didn’t take away from the room at all. But guests should respect those rules for future guests and the hotel’s benefit.

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Brad

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nothing to complain about amazing staff even replaced our towels for us 2 days in. We will be back for sure very impressed.

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Jany

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a fabulous stay wiith my family. This was a perfect getaway location with clean tidy rooms. aircon was handy. The staff were very friendly

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Damian

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Tidy. Warm. Comfy bed. Friendly staff. Easy check-in and check-out. Quiet.

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Sharyn

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place. Well equipped. Comfy beds. Across the road from the bay. Walkabout to town. Lovely staff.

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Owen

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and tidy and staff very accomodating.

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Simon

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Mathew

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay everything you need, our host was very helpful.

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Mark

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved the Blue Marlin’s waterfront location, walkable access to town and Sunday Mass and the myriad restaurants within a few minutes walk. The host and owner at the property, Vivian, was terrific and this place is clean, comfy and well-appointed.

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Carol

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very comfortable and well appointed. The location is amazing, just across the street from the beach. It was quiet and we enjoyed our stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I wish we had booked more days here.

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Location

Beachfront on Buffalo Beach Road with an easy walk to town, ferry, restaurants and tours; parking is convenient. Some units are set back or downstairs with limited views, and occasional road noise is reported.

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David

22 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin was a breeze and location was perfect. Only there for one night. Just across the street from the beach and walking distance to all of the great spots in town.

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Nigel

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly, informative and helpful host. We stayed at 4 Buffalo Beach road (there is a sister property at 13, a short walk away). Right on the beach road (you only have to walk up the driveway to see the beach). We stayed in Unit 11: a lovely ground floor studio with combined lounge area and kitchenette (sofa and TV, coffee table, dining table and two chairs). Fridge, microwave, 2 ring hob, electric frying pan, toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery, utensils, etc Separate bedroom with good sized comfortable bed, with TV. Separate shower room with toilet. Everything very clean, in very good condition. We used the laundry at No. 13, hanging the washing out to dry on the line at No. 4. We were offered beach towels and a mini shovel - which we used at Hot Water Beach. Plenty of choice of TV channels. Parking right outside our unit. Within easy walking distance of the town centre and the passenger ferry/wharf - from where a number of boat tours depart. We really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Marlin

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Sharyn

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place. Well equipped. Comfy beds. Across the road from the bay. Walkabout to town. Lovely staff.

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Laura

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Photos were very misleading. No view at all, except for the other units. Not even a tree in sight.

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Dundee

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location just across the road from a spectacular beach.

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Pauline

2 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location across from the beach. Sunrise across the water was magical.

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Stephanie

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find with good directions supplied. Parking spot right outside apartment. Near to town centre for restaurants & shops. Minute from beach which was beautiful. Good swimming and sandy beach. Room was clean & comfortable. Good facilities, microwave, toaster & kettle. Fridge and sink. Enjoyed our stay.

10

Gregory

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was perfect to water, beach, ferry, restaurants, pubs, and takeout places. Shoet walk to the Warehouse for any supplies.

10

Barry

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property well situated across from the beach. Within walking distance to restaurants & cafes

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Carol

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very comfortable and well appointed. The location is amazing, just across the street from the beach. It was quiet and we enjoyed our stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I wish we had booked more days here.

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Blue Marlin Apartments

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No. 5 One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 4 One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

1 Supreme Studio Apartment

No. 9 Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 10 Compact Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 11 One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 7 Two Bedroom Upstairs Apartment

2 Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

No. 12 Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment

3 Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

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