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Emerald Inn

4.0 star property
Motel with beach bars, steps from Takapuna Beach

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Studio, Poolside | View from room
Premium Penthouse | Living area
Lobby sitting area
Beach nearby, 5 beach bars
Premium Penthouse | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

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16 The Promenade, Auckland, 0622
  • Place, Takapuna Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bruce Mason Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore City Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Satellite channels
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Courtyard Area

Studio, Courtyard Area

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio, Jetted Tub

Studio, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Poolside

Studio, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Premium Room, Kitchenette, Partial Sea View

Premium Room, Kitchenette, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Penthouse | Living area

Premium Penthouse

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Auckland

Emerald Inn places you steps from Bruce Mason Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Takapuna Beach. Highlights at this motel include 5 beach bars, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Takapuna motel include Auckland Harbour Bridge and Sky Tower.
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What's nearby

  • Takapuna Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bruce Mason Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Pupuke - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shore City Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Takapuna Markets - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Auckland Remuera Station - 13 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Takapuna Beach Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosie’s Red Hot Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Florrie Mcgreals - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Takapuna Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Emerald Inn

Motel with beach bars, steps from Takapuna Beach
As a guest of Emerald Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 beach bars. Emerald Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Auckland motel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 5 bars on the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Emerald Inn offers 39 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Satellite televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 5 beach bars

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch TV with satellite channels

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per day.

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.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30 per day

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 and a smoke detector
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 and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Emerald Inn Takapuna
Emerald Takapuna
Emerald Hotel Auckland
Emerald Hotel Takapuna
Emerald Inn Takapuna
Emerald Inn Motel
Emerald Inn Auckland
Emerald Inn Motel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Emerald Inn?

Emerald Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald Inn?

As of 1 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Inn on 23 Feb 2026 start from NZ$274.5, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Emerald Inn?

Yep, Emerald Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Emerald Inn?

Yep, Emerald Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Takapuna Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, surfing and snorkelling. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Does Emerald Inn have a pool?

Emerald Inn has an outdoor pool.

Is Emerald Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Emerald Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emerald Inn?

No, Emerald Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Emerald Inn?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Emerald Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Emerald Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 316 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Late arrival was no problem. Excellent service. Great location, short walk to beach and town. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

george

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, walking distance to beach, shops. Room was private, clean and comfortable. Service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great area. Handy to bars, restaurants and beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property handy to everything. Good size two bedroom unit, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

5 star

Can recommend this place to stay for sure. Handy to all shops and if u got concerts at bruce mason centre.. very friendly staff..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside the cbd
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for the Theatre, the beach and the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were going to a show at the Bruce Mason centre, it was
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harmen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Lovely room, super quiet

Great location and really lovely room super quiet Perfect for our evening out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location superb- 2 min walk to beach and great cafe or 5 min walk to local restaurants and retail shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025