The Esplanade Hotel, Bar & RestaurantvsPeace and Plenty Inn
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Peace and Plenty Inn ranks significantly better than The Esplanade Hotel. Peace and Plenty Inn comes in at 78 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
The Esplanade Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
1 Victoria Road, Devonport 744, New Zealand
From $76/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"It features lovingly tended period details such as supremely high ceilings, and has much more style than many of the luxury hotels in the city centre."
DK Eyewitness
"Slick, elegant luxury boutique hotel on the Devonport Village waterfront, a 10-minute ferry ride across the harbour from Auckland."
Fodor's
"Upstairs, a wide corridor hung with chandeliers leads to generous rooms with period furnishings ... harbor views come at a slightly higher rate." Full review
Peace and Plenty Inn
6 Flagstaff Terrace, Devonport 1309, New Zealand
From $160/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Insight Guides
"Bed and breakfast accommodation in a lovingly restored waterfront Victorian villa. Spacious guest rooms, en-suite bathrooms and modern conveniences including Wi-fi. ."
Fodor's
"Antiques brought over from England fill this lovely B&B, which is a mix of luxury and simplicity." Full review
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For a view of the city, ask for the upstairs Waitemata room.
Rough Guide
"One of New Zealand’s finest B&Bs, yet relaxed, well priced and with an ethical emphasis on using local produce and services."
Afar Magazine
"Not as obvious are Peace and Plenty’s sustainability measures, which range from oil-fueled heaters, a rainwater catchment system, and composting to eco-friendly toiletries and local produce." Full review
Frommer's
"Set in a lovingly restored Victorian mansion, its a place that still proudly serves high tea, decorates its rooms with thoughtfully chosen antiques and serves a sumptuous breakfast." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Stocked with antiques, this perfectly located, five-star Victorian house has romantic and luxurious en-suite rooms with TVs, flowers, free sherry/port and local chocolates" Full review