Boasting an indoor pool, fitness center and a hot tub, Distinction Hotel Whangarei is located opposite Hatea River. Free WiFi and parking are available as well as a 24-hour front desk.
Caroline
United States of America
Great location. Quiet. Room (Junior Suite) was spacious for 2 children and 2 adults. Beds were
comfortable.
Lupton Lodge features free gourmet breakfast and free Wi-Fi for all accommodations. Each luxurious room provides guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and bathrobes.
Just 2 minutes’ drive from Whangarei Airport, Comfort Hotel Flames Whangarei features a swimming pool, tropical gardens and a restaurant. Most rooms have harbor views. Guests enjoy free WiFi.
Peter
Australia
So surprised by the wonderful facilities. The pool was amazing to swim in. The surroundings were gorgeous and view was perfect.
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant and a lounge bar, Discovery Settlers Whangarei is set among park-like surrounds along the Hatea River and beneath Mt Parahaki.
Erica
Australia
Comfy hotel within walking distance to Town Basin. Hotel restaurant was handy.
Located in Whangarei and with Northland Event Centre reachable within a 16-minute walk, Grand Hotel - Whangarei has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
Christine
New Zealand
The Grand Hotel has seen much better days, but the room was clean and the hotel's location within walking distance to shops, restaurants and tourist attractions makes it an ideal location. It was good enough for the Queen, who stayed there with her husband 71 years ago.
Just a 3-minute drive from Whangarei city center, Motel Six offers self-contained accommodations with over 50 satellite TV channels. Facilities include a guest laundry.
Refurbished accommodations in a central Whangarei location – walking distance to Kensington Stadium, Kensington Hospital, Kensington Hub and Mair Park walkway.
Offering inner courtyard views, Regent Residential Villa in Whangarei offers accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge.
Porscha
United States of America
The house was spacious and clean with a well equipped kitchen. There were around 6 bed rooms and 2 and a half bathrooms, which seemed like enough since I never had to wait to use the restroom.
The staff were very friendly, always smiling and laughing.
On average, 3-star hotels in Whangarei cost $105 per night, and 4-star hotels in Whangarei are $150 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Whangarei can be found for $156 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Whangarei this weekend is $91 or, for a 4-star hotel, $132. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Whangarei for this weekend cost around $160 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $96 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Whangarei for tonight. You'll pay around $130 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Whangarei will cost around $157, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
What Guests Said About Whangarei:
8.0
Scored 8.0
Loved the Riverside restaurants and playground area.
Loved the Riverside restaurants and playground area. The Hunderwaisser museum was good too. The walk along the river on a good day and arty house and crafts in shops are delightful. Whangarei city is nice to investigate the many stores and restaurants some up little alley ways. Great coffee and breakfasts there too. It's a lovely city I've visited many times.
Carol
New Zealand
8.0
Scored 8.0
People/salespersons are usually pleasant and helpful.
People/salespersons are usually pleasant and helpful.
Your ID will probably be checked at least once by police.
Large selection of food places.
Apart from Hundertwasser Art Centre, Whangarei Museum, the alternative Quarry Art Centre and the Waterfalls, check out town has anything else you need or are interested in… a quiet town otherwise!
Pascale
New Zealand
4.0
Scored 4.0
The place is pretty by the marina with shops and restaurants...
The place is pretty by the marina with shops and restaurants, but! Due to circumstances missed the lunch/dinner hours for eating out. All (yes all on the waterfront) restaurants only offer bar snacks during other hours. EG fries, squid rings etc. We wanted something more substantial. Many people were walking away when they found that out. This is a tourist spot for pities sake!
We had had a long drive and were starving!
Also no really nice accommodation. Best I found was 3 1/2 star Distinction Hotel which has good bones but was really tired needing a major makeover. Stained carpet, wall paper peeling off. I am a kiwi and embarrassed that this tourist spot has sat on its laurels. I know people struggling with covid etc but wouldn’t you want to do everything in your power to make your place more desirable. My view - if you don’t have to stop don’t 😡
Robert
New Zealand
8.0
Scored 8.0
Pembrooke was across the road from a lovely inner city bush.
Pembrooke was across the road from a lovely inner city bush. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and listening to the birdsong. Supermarkets and eats were close enough.
We didn't have enough time to visit places though we know there are great places to visit.
Verna
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
We only stayed for one night so we managed to get down to...
We only stayed for one night so we managed to get down to the marina and see the cool ball-clock and the Hundertwasser (which is amazing) and have an awesome lunch (so many places to pick from!). Next time we go to Whangarei we will be sure to do the loop walk which sounds very interesting indeed!
RissyD
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
We went with the kids to aquatic centre, flip out, action...
We went with the kids to aquatic centre, flip out, action zone and the heritage park. Very good family entertainment and easy to drive from place to place. The motel is very close to supermarkets and various eateries. Good location.
This place is a hostal at best. photo looks good but that’s it. it should not be called a residential villa. there are 2 bathrooms but they are community bathrooms. our bedroom is at the attic with no windows. don’t stay there unless you are expecting a hostal. I have much better hostals before, even in China. we didn’t stay because we couldn’t. we paid for the first night. we cancel the 2nd night. community kitchen is just not to the standard. sorry. it’s my fault, I should ask more questions. next time I’ll do better.
The room had a lot of space and the bed was very comfy with excellent sheets (I'm very fussy about good quality sheets and these had a sateen finish).
It was a clean room with a good array of toiletries and most of all the motel had information about its "green" policies so a big tick from me! What was very important is that it had lights above the bed enabling you to actually read in bed unlike many motels where there's one low light in the middle of the room which gives out poor light.
We always stay at this accommodation when visiting or passing through Whangarei.
The Hotel is just beautiful with a large restaurant area, wonderful views, quiet, very spacious rooms and bathroom with a bath, free on site parking and free very good internet.
We dined at the restaurant, both had the snapper fish main which was delicious, very fresh and a generous portion.
Would highly recommend.
We enjoyed our stay at home away airbnb it really is a home away from home! It is in a lovely quiet area of whangarei very handy to town and other amenities close by. We were made to feel very welcome even our fur baby was welcomed with doggy treats . So happy to be able to travel and stay somewhere safe with our pet. Thank you to our hosts.
It is an older hotel, The bathroom was spotless, and large, The room itself was big with a balcony overlooking the marina. The staff in the restaurant were young and in training, they were excellent. Well done to the hotel for employing young locals and training them well. Room service breakfast was good. I would stay again.
A terrific welcome awaited me at School Lane! This was an ideal base for my stay in Whangarei as it was nice and close to town, buses, the town basin and shops. I walked everywhere as it is so convenient. Thank you so much for having me to stay in your lovely character filled home - such a comfortable B and B.
This is the best motel in Whangarei. The rooms are decorated to the highest standard with a French theme. There are nice luxuries like dressing gowns, well stocked mini bar, breakfast in bed. Everything is extremely clean and the bed so comfy.
We will not be staying anywhere else!
Clean , bedding smelled fresh,pillows smelled clean . we had just come from and air bnb in Whau Valley Whangarei and the bedding on my bed smelt heavily of sweat. NOT SO AT KENSINGTON MOTELS.Basic motel just super clean plenty of towels very friendly owners. thankyou.
The motel proprietors were very helpful and gave a lift to and from the airport. That was much appreciated.
The motel was a short walk from the Hundertwasser Gallery which was the main point of our visit to Whangarei.
The room and view were beautiful and very comfortable. Very well maintained and great facilities also handy to town and walking "the loop" of the Whangarei town basin. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Location was so convenient for us to walk down to the town basin and have a beautiful meal. The accommodation was so lovely and clean, super easy check in and the bed was VERY COMFY. We had such a good stay.
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