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Blue Marlin Apartments

3.5 star property
Beachside fun near Lost Spring Thermal Pools

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed
No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €98
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun

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

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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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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

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

No. 11 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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2 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment | Living area

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 Single Bed

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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

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No. 12 - Upstairs Studio

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

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No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | Living room

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
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Studio, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

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

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

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
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
4 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510

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

  • ‪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

Hotel remodelled in 2016 and located near Buffalo Beach
Located close to Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Mercury Bay, Blue Marlin Apartments provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English

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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
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Renovated entire property - June 2016
  • 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 2.5 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Blue Marlin Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 22 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Marlin Apartments on 23 Jun 2025 start from €98.42, 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.

How much is parking at Blue Marlin Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Marlin Apartments?

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

What time is check-out at Blue Marlin Apartments?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Blue Marlin Apartments located?

Located in Whitianga, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo Beach and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Mercury Bay and Cooks Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Blue Marlin Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 286 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

8/10 Good

Dundee

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

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about amazing staff even replaced our towels for us 2 days in. We will be back for sure very impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

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

Keith

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

Great

Excellent stay. Friendly and helpful welcome. Lovely place. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely apartments, very well equipped. Opposite a stunning beach. Would definitely recommend these. Not far from the marina and all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect well locatedweekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Amenities
Perfectly situated with patio on the coast. The staff was all excellent and helpful. Walking distance to restaurants. Loved being able to wash a load of clothes. Airconditioning was quiet. All in all a great stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the patio and that the beach is right across the street. Walked into town for dinner. Kitchen area was well equipped. Wish we could have stayed another night. Owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Janyce

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was brilliant. I came over for emergency purposes and was greeted, chatted to and welcomed with such kindness and care. The room was beautiful, cosy and so clean. Smelt divine and had all sky channels for your leisure. The best part really was the owner and how beautifully warming welcome and accomodating she was. A great sense of humour and made the stay so wonderful I will be come back tomorrow before I fly home! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Rene

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Handy motel

There are 2 Blue Marlin motels. Nos. 4 & 13 Buffalo Beach Rd. The photo on Hotels.com page is from 13. No4 is an older place, clean & well equipped but floorboards are squeaky. Not so good in a downstairs unit. Apart from that handy to town centre &over the road from beach & walkway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

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

Blue Marlin

Over night stay was fine, it did lack certain utensils which were supplied in other accommodation we have stayed in. Our 1 bed unit was a good size and location was on the outskirts of the town centre . The unit we were in was set back from the road with another building in front but because we were on the first floor we did have a view through to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Awesome location

Awesome location across from the beach Host friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Photos were very misleading. No view at all, except for the other units. Not even a tree in sight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023