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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Whangarei

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Courtyard
Marina View King - No Balcony | Water view
Interior entrance
Marina View King - Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112
  • Town Basin Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marina View King - Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina View King - Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Marina View King - No Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina View King - No Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina View King Room No Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina View King Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Whangarei

Riverside stay.You'll be steps from Town Basin Marina and within a 10-minute walk of Claphams Clock Museum with a stay at this Riverside hotel. Hundertwasser Art Centre and Whangarei Art Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Quarry Arts Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butter Factory - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Frings - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Whangarei
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Whangarei hotel is smoke free.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Whangarei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kingsgate Hotel Whangarei
Kingsgate Whangarei
Distinction Whangarei Hotel
Distinction Whangarei
Distinction Whangarei Hotel Conference Centre
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Whangarei
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel Whangarei

Frequently asked questions

How close is Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre to the airport?

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is 4.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Whangarei (WRE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre.

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 35.00 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre features an indoor pool.

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre to downtown Whangarei?

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is 0.2 mi away from Whangarei.

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 537 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Theresa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy and everything was clumsy. Screaming from the pool at 7am on a Saturday morning. People up making noise late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good spot and close to shops and restaurants. Bed wasn’t very comfortable and the hotel doesn’t have a lift so had to carry a lot up two flights of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tosca

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning staff found and bagged my lost property. Very honest. Door cards weren't working very well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to rest up

Nice breakfast and rooms Good easy parking and close to the Town waterfront restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hohepa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying however Shower great except the height too low I’m 5ft 9 inches and had to bend my knees to wash my hair. We were on the ground level and every time when the person above walked over their floor we heard every movement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel is showing its age but is in a nice location. I stayed in two different rooms on consecutive nights, there was a dirty flannel left in the first room, and the AC in the second was too noisy to leave running on a sultry night. Shower water pressure was pretty poor, the corridors are dingy. Could do with some investment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mold in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harsha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and proximity.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good stay, repeat customer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice secure property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Williams

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with partner
Only problem we had was the noise a lot of parties going on all through the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Williams

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Helpful staff. Comfortable. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024