Family friendly hotels in Whitianga, New Zealand

Located directly opposite the harbour and 2 minutes’ walk from Whitianga’s main beach, Esplanade Apartments offers private balconies with views of the swimming pool, marina or ocean. Esplanade Apartments Whitianga are located 250 metres from the heart of the town centre. The complex features a swimming pool and a spa pool. All apartments have laundry facilities and a kitchen with stove, dishwasher and microwave. Each apartment has a seating area with flat-screen TV, DVD player and more than 50 satellite TV channels. Overlooking the harbour, the onsite restaurant, Number 8 offers New Zealand cuisine. There are also a number of other restaurants and cafés within a 3-minute walk.

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven, as well as a stovetop and a dishwasher. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, kitchenware and utensils, and a toaster.

Less than a minute's walk to the beach and Whitianga town centre, Publican's is the perfect place to unwind in coastal paradise! With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, our holiday home comfortably sleeps up to 10 people. Great for families and larger groups. Self-serviced accommodation with fenced lawn, BBQ, hot outdoor shower (great for sandy kids and divers!), kayaks and super close to the Whitianga Wharf + Ferry. Free Wifi, gas hot water, heat pump, open fire, linen and towels provided. The outdoor patio and lawn is fantastic for those long summer nights, backyard cricket and alfresco dining! For the boaties - we have plenty of space to park boats, fish cleaning bench and a bait freezer can be provided. Prime location right next to Four Square, Buffalo Beach Takeaways, Hula Cafe and a short walk to the Wharf, Ferry, shops, cafes, bars & The Lost Spring Thermal Pools. You have everything you need within a 5-10 minute walk! Enjoy the wonders of the Coromandel - Publican’s is perfect for your next Whitianga holiday! Linen and Cleaning services are included - kept clean and tidy by professional cleaners. For Xmas - New Year Peak period, please call me or ask a question online, we are looking for responsible family groups. Contractors and longer term stays, we are GST registered and can offer full service accommodation so all the staff need to do is get to work. For larger groups, wedding parties and charter groups, we also have #5601 Sybil's Place next door - rent both! Give me a call.

Just 200 metres from the sands of Opito Bay Beach, the family-hosted Leighton Lodge offers beautiful sea views, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pizza oven. Guests enjoy included breakfast and a ‘home away from home’ atmosphere. Located on the Coromandel Peninsula, Leighton Lodge B&B is 35 minutes’ drive from The Lost Spring in Whitianga. Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach are both within an hours’ drive. Auckland International Airport is 195 km away. Guests can enjoy fishing, boating and scallop and crayfish diving within 5 minutes’ walk of the property. There is a large outdoor patio, perfect for relaxing while taking in the stunning views. Your breakfast includes freshly baked bread, cereal, fruit and yogurt. Lunch and dinners can be arranged upon prior request. Wine and beer are also available All accommodation features a TV, DVD player and quality bed linen. Some rooms offer a balcony or flat-screen TV.