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Blue Marlin Apartments

3.5 star property

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3 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment | Terrace/patio
No. 9 - Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment | Terrace/patio
No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | View from room
No. 13 - One Bedroom Upstairs Apartment | Living room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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4 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, 3510
  • Place, Buffalo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Bay Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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1 - Supreme Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

No. 4 - One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

No. 9 - Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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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)
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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No. 12 - Upstairs Studio

No. 12 - Upstairs Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 24 sq m
  • 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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment | Living area

2 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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3 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment | View from room

3 - Supreme Beachfront Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Whitianga

Blue Marlin Apartments is centrally located in Whitianga, a 2-minute walk from Buffalo Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Lost Spring Thermal Pools. .This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mercury Bay and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Kuaotunu Beach.

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds - 18 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maramaratotara Bay - 31 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Eggcentric Cafe - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Blue Marlin Apartments

Blue Marlin Apartments offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 percent 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 alternate 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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

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

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

Blue Marlin Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 336 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveller
Had 2 wait almost 20 minutes for the owner to turn up so i could check in. Unit I was in was tidy but basic especially bathroom facilities. Only a 1/2 size sink, no vanity top space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had an excellent few days here. Our rooms were spotless and well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The location is right on the seafront and a short walk to the centre. Really lovely team too. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved waking up over looking the beach. It was very nice having facilities to wash laundry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karyn Marie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Older unit but in a handy location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything couldn’t have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very comfortable and well appointed. The location is amazing, just across the street from the beach. It was quiet and we enjoyed our stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I wish we had booked more days here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klavs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking Lovely room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Tidy. Warm. Comfy bed. Friendly staff. Easy check-in and check-out. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurdeep Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Blue Marlin’s waterfront location, walkable access to town and Sunday Mass and the myriad restaurants within a few minutes walk. The host and owner at the property, Vivian, was terrific and this place is clean, comfy and well-appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay everything you need, our host was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unit with separate bedroom. Beautifully clean and tidy. Nice wee outdoor area and great parking. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with a great view out to the ocean. Comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was upgraded on arrival without even asking for it. Check in was quick and Viv answered all of my questions. There is a no smoking policy which I think previous guests didn’t follow. There was a slight aroma, but it didn’t take away from the room at all. But guests should respect those rules for future guests and the hotel’s benefit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magreth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025