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Blue Marlin Apartments

★★★ 4 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, NZ

8.9 guest rating· 643 reviews

About this hotel

Spacious Apartments with Sea Views

Blue Marlin Apartments, located just across from Buffalo Beach, offers spacious accommodations with the option for stunning sea views. Each apartment comes equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator.

Convenient Facilities and Amenities

Guests can take advantage of the barbecue area for a casual meal or explore the nearby Whitianga Marina, only a 5-minute walk away. Free WiFi and parking are provided for added convenience during your stay.

Explore the Best of Whitianga

Discover the local attractions just minutes from the property, such as Whitianga Museum, Albert Street's dining options, and the beautiful beaches of Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove, both a short drive away.

Experience comfort and convenience at Blue Marlin Apartments - book your stay today!

Rooms & rates

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Apartment with Terrace - 4

Sleeps 3 · 38 m² · Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

This airconditioned modern 1 bedroom apartment has a king bed with a single bed in the lounge. A modern tiled bathroom and upgraded tiled kitchen with stove top, fridge/freezer and microwave. The spacious lounge opens onto a sunny patio with BBQ. This unit is across the road from the beach but does not have a sea view.

No. 12 - Upstairs Studio

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>258-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with partial ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board and restaurant dining guide</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, heating, and fresh towels every 2 days</p> <p>Non-Smoking, renovated in June 2025</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Small Two-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor - 10

Sleeps 3 · 36 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

Located on the ground floor this apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with cook top, microwave and fridge. The main bedroom has a super king bed and the small 2nd bedroom has 1 single bed. The tiled bathroom has a shower and toilet. This unit has easy access to the beach but does not have a sea view.

One-Bedroom Apartment - 13

Sleeps 3 · 48 m² · Twin bed, 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen

This one bedroom air conditioned apartment is upstairs with a large balcony opening from the lounge with sea views. It has a king bed with a single bed in the lounge. It has a modern tiled bathroom with shower and the kitchen has a stove, microwave and fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

Two-Bedroom Apartment - 9

Sleeps 4 · 60 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower

This 2 bedroom apartment has king bed in master bedroom and 2 single beds in the 2nd bedroom.

Standard Double Room - Ground Foor - 11

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen

Located across the road from the beach, this ground floor room features a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a shower. The bedroom as a king-size bed and a wall-mounted TV. This room does not offer sea views.

Large Studio Apartment - Beachfront - 1

Sleeps 2 · 38 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen

This modern air conditioned apartment has panoramic sea views with large ranchslier doors opening onto a private patio with BBQ. Full kitchen with cook top, microwave and fridge freezer. It has a king bed and the bathroom has a shower and toilet.

One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace - 5

Sleeps 3 · 38 m² · Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower

The airconditioned 1 bedroom apartment has a king bed and a single bed in the spacious lounge. The fully equipped kitchen has a stove, microwave and fridge/freezer. A modern tiled bathroom with shower and toilet. The lounge opens onto a sunny patio with BBQ. This apartment is across the road from the beach but does not have a sea view from the apartment.

Budget Studio - 6

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Shower

Located on ground floor at rear of property, this is a compact studio with a king-size bed and a small kitchenette area all in one room. Free WiFi and satellite TV and Air conditioning are provided. Please note this unit has no sea view. Please note that free parking for this unit is limited and subject to availability.

Large Studio Apartment - Beachfront - 2

Sleeps 3 · 38 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen

This modern air conditioned apartment has panoramic sea views with large ranchsliders opening onto a private patio with BBQ. It has a king bed and a single bed and a kitchen with a cook top, microwave and fridge/freezer. The tiled en-suite has a shower and toilet.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Golf course
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
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  • Garden
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace

Location

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4 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.9643 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Clean accommodations+ Good amenitiesTight parkingNoise from adjacent unitsIssues with toilet flushing
Cleanliness8.7
Service9.2
Location9.3
Room Quality8.7
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.7

Amazing ! Clean ! Warm ! Welcoming ! Good location !

10.0

So clean and tidy ! Good location ! Friendly staff ! Jess was great and then her Mum Viv looked after us so amazingly well! Happy, smiling and accommodating! We initially changed our booking and Jess was accomodating and then when we wanted to extend our stay it wasn’t a problem ! Def recommend!

Loved it all ! Maybe a non stick frypan would have great if I was to pick anything 😆

Tracy · AU · 2026-07-23

Guest review

10.0

The view was amazing, clean spacious room, comfy bed.

Nothing very comfortable accommodation.

Michelle · NZ · 2026-07-22

Awesome

10.0

Cleanliness

Nothing

Paz · NZ · 2026-07-19

Guest review

8.0

Relatively private. Good size living space for a family of 3.

A closing door between the main bedroom and the living room would be ideal. Thicker, cosy blankets for the single bed.

Anthea · NZ · 2026-07-17

Awesome

10.0

Cleanliness

Nothing

Paz · NZ · 2026-07-17

Perfect!

10.0

Loved the room I booked. Perfect size for a solo traveler. Close to town and the beach.

Katherine · NZ · 2026-07-17

Good to know

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card or via Alipay.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 10 years old stay for NZD 40 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Adults stay for NZD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

You haven't added any cots.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.