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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!
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
60 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
Sea View, Panoramic Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
72 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
48 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
Sea View, Panoramic Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
Sea View, Panoramic Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
38 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
258-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with partial ocean views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and restaurant dining guide
Comfort - Air conditioning, heating, and fresh towels every 2 days
Non-Smoking, renovated in June 2025
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
24 m2
Partial Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
Partial Sea View, Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
38 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
85 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Lovely staff. Clean room.
Las vistas desde la habitación.
No había estropajo, ni papel de cocina.o similar.
The beachfront unit has a fantastic view and the bed was really comfortable. The host was very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
The rooms are not very soundproof. I could hear the neighbors conversations and snoring. But everything else was fantastic.
Its a neat and nice apartment
Great location and friendly staff
Found the water pressure a little slow and shower tray was filling up when in shower
Fantastic location, the room was beautifully clean and freshly renovated. The owner is lovely, we will definitely be coming back to stay.
Nothing at all
Fully equiped
Best offering
Great location and room was clean, felt newly renovated and tidy.
There was no milk supplied for coffee and didn't notice until after reception closed.
Linens felt clean. Towels thick and big.
The showers when we first used, stuff came out from underneath. My partner had to clean it out.
Beautiful view, quiet and great location.
Everything was great.
Easy, stress free lockbox for late arrival. Beautifully clean and comfortable. Easy walk to town for dinner.
Everything
All was good
Great location easy walk into shops and cafes, the lady on the front desk was super kind and lovely we got upgraded to a beach front apartment and was super clean and tidy bed was comfy and it was quiet and safe will defiantly be coming back to stay
Good, clean tidy
Such a cool spot, nice apartment and so central
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 😆
The view was amazing, clean spacious room, comfy bed.
Nothing very comfortable accommodation.
Cleanliness
Nothing
Loved the room I booked. Perfect size for a solo traveler. Close to town and the beach.
Cleanliness
Nothing
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.
Cleanliness
Nothing
Nice location, close to CBD. Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable clean accommodation, reasonable priced.
A small carton of fresh milk would have been welcomed, although in this day and age one type does not suit all. So likely not practical to supply such.
Just a walk away from town and beach.
There was a noise Wallside where the single bed was going off off and on throughout the night. We realized the laundry was right next door to us.
Location across from the Buffalo beach. Also safe parling behind.
No electric blanket in winter.
Excellent communication , accommodating and helpfull
Water pressure in shower was poor. Warmer blankets
Clean and comfortable. Close to shops
We arrived an hour before check in and we had to wait the hour before we were shown our room
L’emplacement est idéal 👌🏽
Dommage que la TV ne soit pas une smart TV.
Viv the manager was so friendly, room was excellent, clean, warm and comfortable. Very happy.
Awesome room, spotlessly clean, great customer service and great location to beach and town.
Nice and handy to restaurant. Comfortable clean unit.
Location, set up, facilities
Nothing
Always a pleasure to stay at Blue Marlin. Across the road from the beach and a short stroll to town. Quiet, modern with everything you need.
There was only a partial view of the sea which was less than the picture showed.
The owners provided an open bottle of quarter liter of milk. They could at least provide a sealed carton of milk of the same size.
N/A
Small table in a position where we walked into it at night bathroom visits
Newly renovated so spotless and clean. Great location opposite beach. Great value.
Bathroom Mirror was good for me at 6 foot, but too high for short people.
All the space and very comfy
The food in town sucks
Good location! Easy to communicate
None
It had everything you need. Just a walk away from the beach. We felt welcomed from when we arrived to when we left. Loved every minute
Excellent room. Really comfortable king size bed. Good sized kitchen area with full size fridge/freezer. Spotlessly clean and well maintained
All good
Very friendly host Vivian. Apartment was extremely clean! We had to self check in late and had no issues. Great location opposite the beach and close by cafes. Short drive to attractions. Easy parking on site and plenty of street parking. Highly recommend.
No issues.
Friendly service and great location
Excellent hosts and location
Our host was very kind & friendly and the apartment was perfectly situated and super comfortable
Location, hospitality, accommodation. All very kindly, 100% recommend and we'll be back
How quickly the weekend went!
Location and plenty of room
Kitchen was quite basic. Served its purpose but could have been a little better
Conveniently Located and spacious
Location was great. Owner was friendly and helpful
Thought we were staying at a different place but our room was nicenand clean and enjoy our night
Convenient, beautiful view of the sea.
The proximity to the city centre, the beach, restaurants and the marina. Living room and kitchen well equipped. Nice fridge size. Nice to have the option to make a barbecue although we didn’t use it this time. And great staff! Very sympathetic and ready to help! Nice parking space!
Our bed was too soft for our taste, sofa is starting to get a little old but it was very comfy, and I’ve missed something to hang our swimming suits on.
Clean modern apartment Great location
Nothing
Location, view, balcony, kitchen set up
Outside furniture
The bed was really comfortable, shower was great and it was across the road from the beach. Val was lovely.
Because of the storm that had come through a while back the air con was being fixed. Though there was a fan in the studio and we were told before hand.
Great location, super clean, fantastic host and very comfortable. Highly recommended 👏
Nothing
Super Lage, am Strand
Awesum spot
Very central beautiful location
The sheets were very firm and not nice to sleep in
Appartement en souplexe on est au dessus de la route avec vue sur les poubelles, très dommage. Sinon très propre, confortable et très bien placé
Location, Location, Location! Was walking distance to everything. Just overnight stop to catch up with mates will stay again.
We loved it. There for 6 days. The apartment was roomy, bright, well equipped. Nice modern bathroom super comfortable bed. Well equipped kitchen area. Right across from the beach with amazing view. Walkable to restaurants, shops, etc. easy drive to numerous beaches and amenities.
Loved everything.
Alles: tolle Lage am Strand, Restaurants, netter Cafés, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe, zuvorkommendes Personal ( early check in!)
Nichts!
The welcome was so friendly and welcoming Margaret at reception check in was so welcoming and made sure we had everything needed
Nothing
With a fabulous place to stay very easy access very pleasant staff and affordable
The only thing I have negative to say as there was no milk for my Girlfriend’s coffee, but having said that the staff went and got milk right away, but she was happy about
Beautiful view across the ocean, nice and quiet and location was perfect for navigating around Whitianga. Very accomodating host despite us being behind schedule, and the beds were super comfortable.
Everything and the location is spot on by the beach. Friendly staff
Nothing at all it was fabulous
Coffee plunger Salt
Clean cosy and great location with an excellent range of restaurants within walking distance. Free laundry facilities were really appreciated.
Great location and friendly host
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Cleanliness
8.74/10Most guests noted the apartments were clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.21/10Many reviews highlighted the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Location
9.25/10Great beachfront location close to shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.7/10Rooms are well-equipped and comfortable.
Amenities
8.73/10Amenities like BBQ and kitchen facilities were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.69/10Overall, guests felt they received good value.
Food and Beverage
8.74/10No specific comments, but proximity to restaurants noted.
Overall Experience
9.11/10Guests generally expressed a high satisfaction with their stay.