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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
Marina View King - Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hundertwasser Art Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Marina View King - Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Marina View King - Balcony

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior King Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Marina View King - No Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Marina View King - No Balcony

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Marina View King Room No Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Marina View King Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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
  • Hundertwasser Art Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reyburn House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oh My Pho - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Esquires - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Turkuaz Cafe - ‬8 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.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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. 174 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 583 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was ideal, nice and spacious rooms, breakfast buffet was excellent, staff were great. Room was nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kedar, palo Alto

Decent hotel near the waterfront of Whangarei. It is about a 1/4 mile walk to the marina restaurants but a beautiful walk. Rooms are good with central heating / AC. The "Marina View" rooms have balconies which are next to a moderately busy street, so expect a small amount of vehicle noise. Overall a decent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room, handy location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma, Weymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No sky sport in the rooms so couldn’t watch the all blacks game but still a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, spacious room, nice and clean,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Bed was comfortable bathroom was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

See you again soon.

As always your restaurant team were amazing. Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Keoni, Kaitaia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

Wonderful

Wonderful welcoming reception staff, perfect location overlooking the harbour, clean, comfy, quiet room and delicious food served in the restaurant in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailyn, Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First room had brown/red marks around and in sink in bathroom. Staff were very helpful. Second room had sticky wooden surfaces and was not particularly clean. Furniture was dated and scruffy. No lift access to 1st floor (not mentioned). Strange, musty smell throughout room.
Marks around sink in first room.
Sticky/greasy surfaces in second room.
Filthy shower head (2nd room)
Mould around shower plate and screen. Also 2nd room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Avondale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old and tired

Very dated. Mould in bathroom. Carpets look like they are 50 years old. Gym is a disgrace. Bar staff didn’t know menu and basic service manners. Needs knocking down and starting again. Won’t be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

beaudine, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great venue
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norie

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Teana at reception was a gem. Nothing was a problem and her warmth and customer service at the end of a shift was exceptional. That girl will go far!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good tidy place to crash in. Walkable distance to restaurants on a fine day. Very old property, but refurbished room. No sky tv
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025