Name: Crowsnest Apartments
Address: 18-20 Mill Road, Whitianga, 3510, NZ

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Helen

Spacious apartment, well equipped, comfortable bed, great location, walk to cafes etc and beach and ferry

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Lucy

We’re both in our sixties with the expected body pains that go with that age. The stairs were very narrow and scary to navigate especially with sore hips. There was only 1 available toilet, there were more but rooms were locked up as it was just the 2 of us in a family apartment. The toilet was upstairs which was tough when you needed to go but had to climb stairs to go. Other than our age barrier, these apartments are brilliant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Debra

We stayed in apartment 5 ,ground floor 3 x bedrooms 2 x bathrooms, no sea view , however this apartment was perfect for us!
Clean, spacious self contained apartment , washer and drier bonus.
Excellent location , easy walking distance to beach , fabulous cafes, restaurants and bars.
Don't forget to checkout the Crowsnest roof-top look-out , gorgeous 360 views.
Very easy check-in , staff were very helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Kim

Location was perfect and walkable.
4 bedroom apartment was roomy and had everything we needed.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Levi

Loved the place, clean and tidy, close to the beach, good views of the water from the balcony.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Jack

Beautifully furnished apartment.. Comfortable beds, soft carpet, and full cable TV package which was nice in the evenings. Highly recommend!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Fawna

Was a beautiful place with view of the Bay.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Benedikte

Beautiful rooms, well equipped great views and location

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Steve

Great apartment in a great location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Fiona

Lovely stay at the Crow’s Nest. Clean and comfortable apartment. High standard of furnishings and finish. Easy access to local area with shops and restaurants close by.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

michelle

Check in was very straightforward with a very helpful member of staff. The accommodation was perfect and so near the shops and cafes and beach.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Kim

The place has it all! Clean, tidy, well equipped, polite staff. Couldn’t fault it. Views are amazing too

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Ingrid

Spacious apartment with great facilities. We had a lovely stay and the reception staff were very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Kerry

Great apartment, spacious and had everything we needed. Very close to the beach, wharf and amenities.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Mike

Great spot. So roomy. Walk to dinner. What’s not to love?

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Ruth

It was a wonderful place to take a break during our trip.
Being an apartment meant we could relax without being on our bed.
Our planned rest and laundry days were wonderful.
The apartment had everything we needed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Danielle

Our apartment was clean and very spacious. Location was ideal- so close to the shops, the beach and the harbour. Would come back and stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Richard

Perfectly located 100m\" on roof gave 360 degree view of the area. from beach and 1 block from \"downtown\". Area was very quiet and safe. Unique \"crwsnest

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2025

Scott

Large rooms were nice. Full kitchen a plus. Large balcony.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

Kerryn

The apartment was a good size, very clean and had a great view of the water from the balcony. Check in was easy and the staff were friendly. It's also in a great location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

Barbara

The unit was very well appointed and clean. The neighbourhood is quiet but close enough to all the shopping and dining as well the beach. Would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2025

Christopher

Disappointed

Very disappointed with the view from the apartment. We looked onto an unfinished wall with a row of apartments looking straight into ours. Not as we expected from the marketing pictures. So, we’re to keep the blinds down for any privacy. I had envisaged relaxing with a nice view.
Also very noisy with people moving around in other apartments.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2025

Karmel

We loved our two night stay - family of four. Used as a base to explore the Coromandel. Beautifully equipped, well appointed and clean. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Jaidev

Excellent location right across from accessible beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2024

Judith

Perfect Stay

This was an extremely spacious and comfortable apartment. Tastefully decorated with plenty of storage space. Receptionist kindly changed our booking to another apartment with not so many stairs and a lake view. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and good-sized bathroom. Restaurants in walking distance and right near the lake.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2024

Ginger

Second time staying here - lovely property and very professionally managed! Will stay again when we return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2024

Evie

Absolutely loved it! Would stay here again and again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Kathryn

Great apartment in a great location. We spent 3 nights here and even though the Whitianga weather didn't co-operate, we still loved our stay. Of the places we stayed on this trip, this felt the most like home.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2024

V L

Family Friendly & Comfortable

We enjoyed a comfy stay with grandchildren. Close to the beach & walk to the Wharf - Park & Restaurants

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

Macy

Clean and tidy room, great spot and great communication from owners. We will be back for sure!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2024

Lyn

Lovely apartment, close to Restaurants, beach, shops and ferry.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2024

Dorilynn

Wonderful property. They upgraded us to penthouse as it was empty during our stay. The hosts are great and very friendly, we HIGHLY recommend this place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2024

jose

Very clean. Near beach.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Shayd

Was a great place to stay and the most nicest people you could come accross would love to live there one day highly recommend it cheers guys whiti city live it love ❤️

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2022

Jenny

Close to beach, shops and beach

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2022

Roger

Sensational location and great room amenities

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

This our second time at these apartments, will not choose any others for Waitangi

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

it was great, clean tidy and easy walking distance to everything

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2020

BJ

Great place - do try it, you won’t be disappointed

Wonderful hosts, great location and spacious clean apartments - would recommend

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2020

Verified traveler

Large spacious apartment, very clean and tidy. We will be back

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Amazing location. Walking distance from town and the beach. We wilk definitely return

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Great location and apartment size. Stayed in a 2 bedroom Unit with everything you would need. However, plumbing issues in one bathroom was a pain with toilet not flushing properly and backfill happening regularly! Previous tenants remains still in the toilet so did raise a concern regarding cleaning! Sink also drained very slowly so was always a mess.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2020

Tina

Great location and clean and spacious apartment. Only issue was tha bed wasn’t that comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2020

Sean

Very lovely ...perfect spot...couldnt fault it at all...definitely going back

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2020

Lyn

We were extremely happy with the apartment, it was above and beyond our expectations. Check in was straightforward. Apartments are in a great location. Would definitley stay again. It was great value for money, was clean and had everything that we needed.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2020

Marina

Very good location and very clean.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2020

Charlene

Great accommodation

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2020

Jason

Nice place .. staff were great and good parking too

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

This property is well-appointed, extremely clean and superbly situated. We would definitely stay again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Our stay was great, The front reception manager was very helpful. The apartment itself was spacious, modern and comfy !
The apartments are also in a great location; walking distance to everything.

We will be returning for sure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2020

Graham

The room exceeded expectations, very spacious and tidy, modern decor, we were very happy with it and will stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2020

Anthony

It was all good, they gave us all day check out the last day we were there

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2020

Verified traveler

Great service, location and facilities.
Very modern

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Great! Wish we could’ve stayed longer!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Comfortable apartment in a good location. Well stocked kitchen.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2020

P J

Bed and pillows could be better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

Michael

Great stay in a lovely town

Spacious and well equipped apartment in a good location. Hosts were exceptionally pleasant and helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Only 1 slight negative no washing machine, everything else was excellent

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The location was excellent. Could walk everywhere for meals, coffee, beach...

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2020

Geoffrey

Geat location

Nice size apartment plenty of room. The down falls were the blinds, unsafe coffee table and parking. We stayed in apartment 3 and had Venetian blinds in the bedroom that didn’t blockout the street light and sun first thing in the morning. The roller blinds in the living area were day/privacy blinds again of a night the street lights and sunlight first thing in the morning weren’t blocked out. The coffee table was glass and had no stoppers so the glass could just slide straight off making it unsafe. Parking was difficult as it was quiet tight being next to a pillar and then on the other side was a board making it difficult to get out of the car and and extra hazard when parking the car. So we parked the car on the road. I would stay at this property again and the pros out weighted the negatives. The property was close to the beach, wharf and restaurants. Overall great location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

All good really. Main benefit was very good sized apartments which would be good value for families. Modern kitchens as well , so can eat in/ out. Comfy bed, satellite tv with all the channels. Couldn’t fault it

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2019

Joanne

Front desk manager was helpful. Room was very nice with a well equipped kitchen.
Nice and close to restaurants.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Dec 2019

Mary

Didn't live up to expectations.

Location of the apartments was fantastic - a five minute walk to everything. However our biggest disappointment was the view or lack of it - it certainly didnt match the photo - if fact we overlooked a renovation site and a rather noise backpacker facility. The living area of the apartment was spacious but there was NO room in the bedroom for suitcases so we had to use the living area. Most of the cupboard space was locked - so no hanging space either! Too many stairs up to the lift and again down to the apartment - not ideal for us in our late 60's to be lifting heavy suitcases. Overall - disappointing - wont be recommending it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2019

Jeff

Didn't Stay Long Enough!

Perfect location - away from the main street and the noise but close enough to walk to restaurants and other facilities.

Its proximity to the beach was key.

It was only a overnight trip but next time we will come back for much longer!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2019

Linda

The service was awesome!! Thanks Kylie you were very helpful

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Staff were super friendly and quick. Very welcoming and were open with local suggestions and how they could make our stay in the area better! The room was massive, more space than we needed for a night. Very quiet and spacious. We'd absolutely be back.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Very basic property! Lots of rules about how we weren’t to use the extra toilet & if we did it would be charged at $65nz per day, the complex rubbish disposal system, no frills, had to buy tissues & kitchen towel.
Basic accommodation for a place to sleep

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Stunning huge apartment - I loved it very clean and modern

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Delwyn

A Great Weekend!

We had a wonderful weekend in Whitianga with a group of friends. Crowsnest Appartments were in the perfect location for our visit. Spacious, functional appartments. Many thanks.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2019

Dale

Nice and clean

Very spacious, clean and well appointed unit. Lovely big balcony but not quite on the water which we expected from the photos. There is a lift but you need to carry your bags upstairs to reach it. Very good instructions for late check-in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2019

Cincere

very close to the beach and supermarkets.
staff were nice and helpful.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great location. Clean and comfortable beds. Recommend this to anyone looking for holiday accommodation

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2019

Robert

Big Spacious Apartments Close To Everything

After driving from the Auckland CBD to Whitianga via the Coromandel a nice stretch out resting place was needed.
The Crow's Nest Apartments are spacious self contained units, adjacent to the bay area. A short wee walk around the corner is the Irish Pub Grace O'Malley's. So that was all that was needed by us to be \"Set like Jellies\", a nice spacious unit not far from an Irish Pub.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2019

Vicki

Overall the Crowsnest was lovely, helpful people, only bad thing the bdrms were a bit to light at night, maybe block out curtains wld do the trick

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2019

Stephen

Our apartment was very large/spacious and extremely well decorated/furnished and spotlessly clean. It was more like a new-build 'show apartment' than a rental. The view was not great from our balcony, but you could just about see the sea between the buildings in front - however this did not detract from our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Everything rooms really spacious and very very clean

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2019

Chee Kwan

Good new apartment

Apartment was huge and located at the ground floor. They have given us a 2 bedroom apartment but had signs put up inside the extra room and bathroom. Restaurants and town centre are easy walking.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Immaculate, spacious.
Friendly owners.
We had a lovely stay, thank you.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2019

Monica

Really good

This was a really nice place to stay at. Near to beach, restaurants and harbour. Very nice and helpful personell.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2019

Rosanna

Lovely welcome , easy check in, very clean and spacious apartment with air conditioning although you could leave the door open with a nice breeze. Easy walk to marina . Relaxing and lovely stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Good location near beach and restaurants enjoyed our stay

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

This property was in a handy location. The apartment was spotless and modern. Highly recommended. We had 2 couples in a 2 bedroom apartment and it was so much soace. 10/10 from us.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Really enjoyed the apartment location to town center

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Nice spacious holiday apartment, modern decor, good kitchen, partial water view from the balcony only (room was described as “ocean view” - bit of a stretch)). No AC but good cross ventilation with windows and sliders open.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2019

Carl

Great location. Central to the centre and close to the sea. Very well equipped and plenty of space.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2018

John

A perfect escape

These apartments are located ideally just across from the beach and excellent walkways as well as being in easy reach of numerous good restaurants and shops. They have a good level of sound insulation and a good underground garage to keep your car cool. The owners couldn’t be more helpful and friendly and will make your stay very easy. Whitianga is a great place and we were sorry to have to leave - next time we will miss out other places to create more time here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

This place was amazing, The owners were so helpful and friendly. Weather was great and everything worked well. The view was awesome. Great week away. Definitely going back again in the future. Thanks so much for the amazing value. The apartment had everything we needed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Great.it was what the photos predicated and moreeasy to walk to the city centre
The beach is excellent
Could walk for miles .
Friendly people
Great service

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Clean and modern

Great room. Spacious, clean and tidy with a nice modern feel. Owners were lovely and stayed open late for us as we were arriving late. Great to know were supporting a young family and their business. Overall a great stay and would recommend to everyone and will stay here again next time we are down.

PS Never seen a cleaner room!!!

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2018

Dave

A clean and spacious apartment very conveniently located close to the beach and shopping centre.
Well equipped kitchen.
Would highly recommend.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2018

David

Good time in Whitianga

The location is excellent with off street undercover parking in close proximity to the centre of town. The apartments are well appointed, clean and comfortable. The only downside was there is no air conditioning and to get good air flow you need to leave doors open. We enjoyed our stay and the area is magnificent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Good location, friendly staff, bed is bit small, curtain do not working in the morning...

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2018

Jackson

Great stay!

Highly recommended! Everything was clean, the apartment provided most essential things needed as travelling as a family. I am very grateful that it was particularly clean, there was a dishwasher and good check-in process. I enjoyed the stay of one night here.

The only thing I recommend is to provide a fan or air-conditioning. When in February, and it got quite humid and stuffy.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Everything you need

Fantastic apartment, excellent location. Very clean and spacious. A short walk to beach, cafes, restaurants, shops, anything you need.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Very nice apartment with view of Bay

Arrived late and street was quite dark. Owners directed us to apartments. They were spacious immaculate and all fittings very high specified, Less than 3 minute walk from bay and views from roof balcony in the morning was stunning. Owner helped us as to what to see and do in area and recommended some great attractions we may otherwise have missed out on. Great place to base yourself from to see area. Would definitely stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2018

TL

Incredibly friendly staff. Great stay. Nice and quiet building, great location and cool views

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2018

Pam

Spacious apartment with sea views

Very large modern apartment for a 1 bed. Extra large balcony. Full kitchen. Ideal location.

8/10