The Admiralty Lodge Motel offers beachfront top floor studios and ground level apartments in Whitianga that offer free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of Mercury Bay and Buffalo Beach. Each apartment features a lounge area with a 50-inch Smart TV and leather furniture. All have a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave oven. Some apartments also offer a spa bath. The Admiralty has a year-round heated swimming pool, set in extensive gardens and direct access to the beach. Off-street parking is available nearby and free boat and trailer parking is provided. The Mercury Bay and the Coromandel Peninsula offer a host of activities such as diving, snorkeling and fishing, as well as sightseeing and adventure trips. A short drive from the hotel, Cathedral Cove is ideal for sea-kayaking, and the Hot Water Beach provides a natural spa experience.