The Esplanade Hotel, Bar & RestaurantvsVR Takapuna
Both The Esplanade Hotel and VR Takapuna are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Esplanade Hotel scores slightly higher than VR Takapuna. The Esplanade Hotel scores 69 with positive reviews from 3 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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
VR Takapuna
1 Beresford Street, Bayswater 1011, New Zealand
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Set on a peaceful peninsula that's only a short ferry ride from the city, VR Takapuna offers serviced apartments with kitchens, laundry facilities and small balconies, many of which have harbour and city views" Full review