33 The Esplanade unit 2, 2012 Auckland, New Zealand
#91 of 490 Holiday rentals in Auckland
Guests' ChoiceBased on 100 apartment reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 April 2024
Robert
United KingdomFantastic hosts !! Beyond and abpove for assiting with every request and so helpful with advoce and guidance
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Steve
United KingdomThe curtains in the property were shorter than the window length and felt strange sleeping in a room with a swimming pool in it.
Great views over the bay, comfy bed and good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Simona
New ZealandThe host were very accommodating kind and helpful plus the View from the room was breath taking I love the ocean so it was a perfect place to unwind and relax I've been in NZ for a year and Aqua on the beach is the first place I've actually felt so comfortable and at peace.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Joy
New ZealandWhen people walk around upstairs, it's very noisy downstairs. So much so that it wakes you up. Other than that, everything was fantastic. The downstairs was spacious and clean with everything I needed. Instructions for the key and gate were excellent. Location was perfect. Outdoor seating was a bonus - we could sit outside with friends. Private property with no traffic noise.
The location was great - the beach was right across the road. Downstairs unit had a full kitchen (I believe the upstairs unit did not have the same facilities) The shower was great, and the bed was comfortable. It's a Lockwood building, so you get the noises that come with a Lockwood. Fan was appreciated on the first night - the weather was really warm!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Gerald
New ZealandNice location. Comfortable bed and nice and clean
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Sally
New ZealandUnusual having a pool right beside your bed which is off limits (can't enjoy)
Great location. View over the sea was amazing. Didn't use the kitchen as we just needed a bed for the night and walked to the Italian restaurant for a meal. Breakfasted at half Moon bay marina.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Glenys
AustraliaBreakfast was great. I had a hot breakfast prepared for me and delivered to my room every day. The bed was very comfortable. There is a garden and covered outdoor table and chairs to eat in ir out.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Jenny
AustraliaNothing really.
Really stylish and comfortable. Beautiful views. Felt very much at home. Bed was amazingly comfortable. Caught the ferry into Auckland which was an added bonus to our trip. Stayed in the Queen Studio so a different location to the other apartments.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Ann
New ZealandNoise traveled quite a bit in the Lockwood house so we heard the tenants below quite a lot. Out of the owners control but there was a very loud game being played at the Christian camp behind us at 7am.
Great spot very close to the beach. Nice view from our apartment of the water. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Robert
New ZealandGetting in and out of the property was not easy
Very clean and well appointed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Grant
New ZealandEverything was great
N/A
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Delwyn
AustraliaWas hard to find the key in the dark as we arrived late unfortunately due to a delayed flight, there was no outside lights that came on. Once we got inside it was also very dark and couldn't find the light switch and you could easily fall into the indoor swimming pool while stumbling around looking for the light switch. Didn't really like sleeping beside a inground pool. We had no idea there was an indoor pool as we thought we'd booked their other property at Eastern Beach which we'd stayed at before.
Great location, spacious, off street parking, had everything you needed except milk, although we were warned in a txt there was no milk supplied
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Delwyn
AustraliaHard to get in the driveway gate, we're given a code but the numbers are all worn off at the gate
Great location, quiet and comfortable bed
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Dana
New ZealandBathroom was not clean shower overflowed and the single unmade bed in the bedroom looked so unappealing
Location was fabulous
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Robin
New ZealandMilk for a cup of tea.
Comfortable rooms
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Sally
Australiano kitchen in upstairs flat
great location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Deirdre
New ZealandLocation and comfort
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Andrea
New ZealandGreat parking
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Vicky
New ZealandBeing a Lockwood house, it was very creaky/noisy. We were downstairs and could hear EVERYTHING from upstairs, including voices, tv, trips to the bathroom in the night etc Kept us awake :(
Good size accommodation. Very close to the beach. Great off street parking.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Daryl
New ZealandA few more days and no rain ...
Apartment was small but well appointed and very, very comfortable. Great location close to beach, a short stroll to a great restaurant (Barracuda) - a longer stroll to another restaurant further down the road and a local dairy.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 10 December 2022
Anne
New ZealandNothing
Second time staying, and I am very happy. Very clean and comfortable, absolutely love this place will definately stay again. Loved waking up and looking out at the water,so peaceful. I would recommend Aqua on the beach as an awesome place to stay
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Julie
New ZealandFantastic location, plenty of space and comfortable.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Raymond
New ZealandMy partner getting to drunk 🥴 🤪 🙃 🤣
Just a nice relaxing area,beach across the road,Cafe,bars at your door step
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 29 November 2022
Janice
New ZealandExcellent location, facilities were clean and the host was friendly to deal with.
Stayed in November 2022
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