Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

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

Check-in is from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features does the property have?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility features.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located steps from Takapuna Beach and Bruce Mason Centre, approximately 3.6 km from Auckland Harbour Bridge and 6.3 km from Sky Tower.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for an additional fee of NZD 20.00 per day. Information about extra beds is not specified.

Emerald Inn on Takapuna Beach

What guests think

Travellers consistently praise Emerald Inn on Takapuna Beach for its superb, walkable location near the beach, shops, cafes, and the Bruce Mason Centre, along with clean, comfortable rooms set amid quiet, well-kept gardens and a small but pleasant pool.

Many highlight friendly, helpful staff and convenient in-room kitchens. Common drawbacks include lack of air conditioning and some dated features; parking can be tight and laundry options limited. Overall, it suits guests seeking a relaxed, beachside base in Takapuna.

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Facilities

Tropical gardens and a small outdoor pool create a quiet setting. Parking is unallocated and can be tight, and guest laundry is available but limited.

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Nicky

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful spot close to beach and shops. Pool was lovely.

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Margot

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A fabulous place for a weekend away.. we felt like we were in our own wee paradise. The gardens and pool made it very private and like a tropical island. The Bruce Mason centre was so close we could walk to our event. Will be back.

10

Lonnie

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 13 nights

Great location. blocks from the beach. Great shopping and restaurants. fairly easy access to the freeway. 30 min from downtown. Bed was good. Good shower pressure and hot water. Nice porch to sit and have coffee. would definitely book again Pool is OK but small. Good for my granddaughter to visit. Staff good but did not wash dirty dishes. Had to do that ourselves.

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Dianne

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was a problem as no allocated parking and difficult to get a park sometimes

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Sheetal

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The place was nice and clean. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Parking was very tight , recommend having a smaller car. There was no AC in the rooms , no safe either but had a safe in the office . Overall the area was really nice and convenient.

10

Louis

12 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beilluant facilities

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Michelle

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near the beach and Takapuna Cafe and walking distance to the shopping area. The motel grounds are peaceful and serene. The room was comfortable and tastefully decorated. A great place to relax and unwind. A real gem.

10

Ann-Marie

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely accommodation, close to lovely nearby Takapuna beaches and cafes. Beautiful pool that my kids loved swimming in. The grounds were lovely. Overall an awesome stay and would most definitely come back here again

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Tony

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 9 nights

Clean room with excellent staff. Wonderful location in the centre of town and a few yards from the beach. The pool was small but nice and surrounded by well maintained garden, although there were no sun beds. The laundry facilities were very limited and the inroom TV had little choice other than some local channels. Would we stay again - Yes

10

Janette

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wow - I stayed here decades ago and it is still every bit as great - such a beautiful property with lovely gardens and pool so close to the beach and Takapuna dining options. This is definitely a gem of a property.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently mention clean, well-kept rooms and grounds, with some calling them spotless or immaculate.

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Alastair

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Emerald Inn is a great motel in a iconic location close to Takapuna beach. It was very clean and also had good cooking alternatives. Not only was there a microwave oven but there was also a cooking hob and nice fridge.

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David

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a gorgeous little place tucked nicely off The Prominad in Takapuna. It has an old-school, classic charm to it. It still has a key to unlock the room, which I loved. The room was a perfect size, extremely clean, and well kept. I would recommend this to anyone.

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Marie

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Emerald Inn is in a great location. The rooms are clean & well maintained. Our room was too close to the road, opposite reception, so I did find it quite noisy.

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Annette

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The kitchen was fully equipped for cooking. There were plenty of shops, restaurants abd bars nearby. The room was very clean.

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Leanne

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff excellent. Only negative would be the patio from the room was overgrown. Couldn’t sit out at all. Otherwise. Room great. Nice and clean.

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Annette

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was immaculate, bed was very comfortable and would highly recommend this property Only comment we have would be the unit needs a heat pump rather than small heaters.

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Christine

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to lots of restaurants and the beach. Room was clean and comfortable

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Tony

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 9 nights

Clean room with excellent staff. Wonderful location in the centre of town and a few yards from the beach. The pool was small but nice and surrounded by well maintained garden, although there were no sun beds. The laundry facilities were very limited and the inroom TV had little choice other than some local channels. Would we stay again - Yes

10

Robert

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room - nicely appointed, very clean and quiet.

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Dawn

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A good sized, clean room with a comfy bed. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and many include well-equipped kitchens; several mention quiet stays, though some near the road experienced noise. A recurring drawback is the lack of air conditioning and a somewhat dated feel for a few.

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N j

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We paid $350 per night and for that price, we were expecting there to be air-conditioning. The decor was a bit dated and it felt like they scrimped wherever possible eg toiletries, toilet paper. On the plus side, it was in an amazing area - right next to the beautiful beach and walking distance to a vibrant town with multiple wonderful restaurants/shops.

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maryellen

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were fantastic....very helpful and friendly....room was clean but very warm air con would have been fantastic but there was a fan

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Alastair

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Emerald Inn is a great motel in a iconic location close to Takapuna beach. It was very clean and also had good cooking alternatives. Not only was there a microwave oven but there was also a cooking hob and nice fridge.

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Dennis

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in Mid March and the rooms were a little hot, however, the hotel is absolutely marvelous. We would definitely go back.

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Sheetal

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The place was nice and clean. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Parking was very tight , recommend having a smaller car. There was no AC in the rooms , no safe either but had a safe in the office . Overall the area was really nice and convenient.

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Marie

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Emerald Inn is in a great location. The rooms are clean & well maintained. Our room was too close to the road, opposite reception, so I did find it quite noisy.

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Annette

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The kitchen was fully equipped for cooking. There were plenty of shops, restaurants abd bars nearby. The room was very clean.

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Damian

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great Location - Decor was a bit dated. Stippled ceiling and no extraction fans in the bathrooms. But clean and tidy. and well presented for it's age.

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Chad

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed here every trip to New Zealand . Full kitchens , coffee plunger , electric kettle , fridge , cooking utensils all provided .

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Julie

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Easy walking to restaurants, shops, and the lake. Our room was super-clean. The parking is a bit tight, especially if your room is around the back, but it worked ok. We stayed here in February and it was pretty warm. There is no air conditioning, and the windows provide little ventilation. There was a fan in the closet, which helped.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-in and responsive managers.

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Scott

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was extemely friendly and helpful, which proved enhance our stay and experince. Everybody was greatly appreciated. The grounds and area are beautiful.

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Willy

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our two bedroom Penthouse apartment at Emerald Beach was spotless. Was filled with fabulously comfortable linens, on the beds and soft furnishings in the lounge room. Staff were incredibly friendly & helpful. We shall stay here again. Really well positioned.

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Kimberly

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our quick one night stay at the Emerald Inn in Takapuna was lovely. The two bedroom room layout was perfect for our family, the location was ideal, everyone was very kind and welcoming, and the gardens/pool area were very nice. We would stay here again.

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Martina

15 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All staff were superb and always tried to be helpful. Great location and would happily return! Thank you James and Janice!

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Amalie

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely place, lovely staff and just cozy place to spend a few days

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stephen

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, walking distance to beach, shops. Room was private, clean and comfortable. Service was excellent.

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Leanne

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff excellent. Only negative would be the patio from the room was overgrown. Couldn’t sit out at all. Otherwise. Room great. Nice and clean.

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Tony

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 9 nights

Clean room with excellent staff. Wonderful location in the centre of town and a few yards from the beach. The pool was small but nice and surrounded by well maintained garden, although there were no sun beds. The laundry facilities were very limited and the inroom TV had little choice other than some local channels. Would we stay again - Yes

10

Mee Lan

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The host are very friendly, responsive, efficiency, friendly

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Dawn

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A good sized, clean room with a comfy bed. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Location

Outstanding walkable location steps from Takapuna Beach, the Bruce Mason Centre, shops, and cafes; central yet often quiet.

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Dan

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot close to Takapuna shopping and dining. And a lovely beach

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Margot

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A fabulous place for a weekend away.. we felt like we were in our own wee paradise. The gardens and pool made it very private and like a tropical island. The Bruce Mason centre was so close we could walk to our event. Will be back.

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Tonia

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location!

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Karen

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location superb- 2 min walk to beach and great cafe or 5 min walk to local restaurants and retail shops

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Bradley

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and the Inn was surprisingly private and the grounds were a welcoming space in an otherwise busy area.

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Tony

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 9 nights

Clean room with excellent staff. Wonderful location in the centre of town and a few yards from the beach. The pool was small but nice and surrounded by well maintained garden, although there were no sun beds. The laundry facilities were very limited and the inroom TV had little choice other than some local channels. Would we stay again - Yes

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Dan

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place close to the beach and Café

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Jane

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location for the Theatre, the beach and the shops.

10

Teresa

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good close to beach restaurants and public transport

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Josiah

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The Inn had everything we needed and was at a great central location

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Dining

Guests repeatedly note many cafes, restaurants, and bars within a short walk; there is little feedback on any on-site dining.

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Dan

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot close to Takapuna shopping and dining. And a lovely beach

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Blake

8 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is an oasis in the city. Quiet, well kept, super nice people, super close to the beach and walkable restaurants (highly recommend Tokyo Bay!) This is not an ultra fancy and ultra modern resort - that's not why you are staying here and that's not what they are trying to be. As others have mentioned, no AC but it really isn't necessary - open the windows and let the air flow through (fans were provided if necessary). 5 stars, would ABSOLUTELY stay here again!

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Mark Taylor

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Great place within walking distance to the beach (100 yards?) and plenty of restaurants and shops within a few minutes. Great food options in the area, no need to drive.

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Elizabeth

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute place for a quick stay. Dishes we could have stayed longer. Nice food options near by and walkable

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Jackie

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a fabulous area close to Takapuna Beach and ask the wonderful eateries and bars. Lovely quiet tidy place with such friendly staff.

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Lonnie

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 13 nights

Great location. blocks from the beach. Great shopping and restaurants. fairly easy access to the freeway. 30 min from downtown. Bed was good. Good shower pressure and hot water. Nice porch to sit and have coffee. would definitely book again Pool is OK but small. Good for my granddaughter to visit. Staff good but did not wash dirty dishes. Had to do that ourselves.

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Karen

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location superb- 2 min walk to beach and great cafe or 5 min walk to local restaurants and retail shops

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Dan

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place close to the beach and Café

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Valerie

8 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and within easy reach of beach and bars etc, lovely complex and friendly staff, would definitely stay again and recommend

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Teresa

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good close to beach restaurants and public transport

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Emerald Inn on Takapuna Beach

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Premium Penthouse

Classic Villa

Studio, Jetted Tub

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