Blue Marlin Apartments

3.5 star property
Beachside fun near Lost Spring Thermal Pools

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2 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment
No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | Beach/ocean view
Garden view
No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

No. 10 - Compact Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 - Supreme Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

No. 11 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

No. 9 - Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

2 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

3 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

No. 12 - Upstairs Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

No. 4 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

No. 5 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

No. 7 - Two Bedroom Upstairs Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Whitianga

Blue Marlin Apartments places you in the centre of Whitianga, within just a 5-minute stroll of Buffalo Beach and within 15 minutes of Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Whitianga hotel, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Mercury Bay and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Cooks Beach.

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cooks Beach - 32 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 32 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Hahei Beach - 35 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coro Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • The Pour House
  • ‪Stoked - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Blue Marlin Apartments

Beachside fun near Lost Spring Thermal Pools
Blue Marlin Apartments offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Whitianga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2025.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

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 1.5 per cent 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 alternative 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 1.5 per cent

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 all 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

Blue Marlin Apartments Apartment Whitianga
Blue Marlin Apartments Apartment
Blue Marlin Apartments Whitianga
Blue Marlin Apartments Apartment Natal
Blue Marlin Apartments Natal
Blue Marlin Apartments Natal Brazil
Blue Marlin Apartments Hotel
Blue Marlin Apartments Whitianga
Blue Marlin Apartments Hotel Whitianga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Marlin Apartments?

Blue Marlin Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Marlin Apartments?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Marlin Apartments on 20 Sept 2025 start from NZ$191.61, 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 Blue Marlin Apartments?

Yep, Blue Marlin Apartments has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Marlin Apartments?

Yep, Blue Marlin Apartments is a short 2-minute walk from Buffalo Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Marlin Apartments?

No, Blue Marlin Apartments does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Marlin Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Marlin Apartments?

No, only service animals are allowed.