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Blue Marlin Apartments

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Buffalo Beach

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3 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
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No. 4 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Buffalo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cooks Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for No. 10 - Compact Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 10 - Compact Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

No. 10 - Compact Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 - Supreme Studio Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for No. 11 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 11 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV

No. 11 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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No. 9 - Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV

No. 9 - Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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2 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

2 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

  • Beach view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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3 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment | View from room

3 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

  • Beach view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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No. 12 - Upstairs Studio | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

No. 12 - Upstairs Studio

  • Partial ocean view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment

No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | Living room | Flat-screen TV

No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment

  • Partial ocean view
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for No. 4 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

No. 4 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

No. 4 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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No. 5 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

No. 5 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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No. 7 - Two Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | View from room

No. 7 - Two Bedroom Upstairs Apartment

  • Partial ocean view
  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Whitianga

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Mercury Bay and Cooks Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hahei Beach - 37 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Cathedral Cove - 40 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Cooks Beach - 53 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Church Accommodation - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Blue Marlin Apartments

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Buffalo Beach
Blue Marlin Apartments offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Blue Marlin Apartments was completed in June 2016.

This 3.5-star Whitianga hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Blue Marlin Apartments offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Whitianga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [4 Buffalo Beach Road Whitianga]
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Blue Marlin Apartments Apartment Whitianga
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Blue Marlin Apartments Apartment Natal
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Blue Marlin Apartments Natal Brazil
Blue Marlin Apartments Hotel
Blue Marlin Apartments Whitianga
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Marlin Apartments to the airport?

Blue Marlin Apartments is 1.7 mi (3-min drive) away from the Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Marlin Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Marlin Apartments.

How close is Blue Marlin Apartments to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Marlin Apartments offer free breakfast?

Blue Marlin Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Marlin Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Marlin Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Marlin Apartments?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Marlin Apartments have a pool?

Blue Marlin Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Blue Marlin Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Marlin Apartments to downtown Whitianga?

Blue Marlin Apartments is 0.4 mi away from Whitianga.

Blue Marlin Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 285 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Henderson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access and enough view. The room and sofa was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dundee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location just across the road from a spectacular beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place to stay, gorgeous views in room 1. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay. Straight across the road from beautiful beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite and clean Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful getaway spot

A beautiful spot to stay for a couple of nights. Loved being able to hear the waves crashing on the verandah.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful spot to stay, close to everything you need in Whitianga. We felt well looked after by the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. You can hear the ocean. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Him Shun Harvey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
There is only air conditioner in bed room and we opened windows not realizing flying bugs came in after daylight. Water came out at the bottom of shower room door during shower and make floor so skippy and dangerous. Apart from the above, the property was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Vivienne the owner is a lovely lady and very helpful with places to go and see.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paravyoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just lovely and across the street from the beach. Short walk to the restaurants. Nice and clean, loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location convenient to all services. The viewfrom our sweet was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig, Bismarck

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Great place to stay, close to beach and town. Unit 11 had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant, comfortable stay, across from beach

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

RUTH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, great location, Downside is no view of the Mercury Bay from the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay...very helpful onsite...beautiful area..room was dated but was clean and adequately stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We found the property very basic with certain items expected not provided e.g. tissues, ironing board and iron. The bathroom area was very cramped without even a not even a reasonably sized hand basin. The location was very good and the lady running the establishment was very helpful. From our experience with other accomodation we felt this was overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
overall is ok. The wifi is abysmal. Sometimes you cannot get it at all
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Traveled with group
Very friendly service. Property was in an excellent location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024