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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Whangarei

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 35.00 per person)
Interior entrance
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the neighborhood

Map
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112
  • Popular LocationTown Basin Marina6 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhangarei Art Museum7 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhangarei Quarry Gardens5 min drive
  • AirportWhangarei (WRE)8 min drive

Room options

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

Superior Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Marina View King - Balcony

  • 334 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View King - No Balcony

  • 334 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior King Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 6 min walk
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 7 min walk
  • Mair Park - 10 min walk
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Whangarei Falls - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kfc - 10 min walk
  • Dickens Inn - 11 min walk
  • Loco - 6 min walk
  • Shiraz Indian Restaurant & Bar - 11 min walk
  • Omoide - 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 spa 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

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 for a fee: NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

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
  • Towels

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 check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® 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 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre on May 24, 2024 start from $99.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 442 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 442 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 442 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 442 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 442 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place had all the facilities you needed and was close to the town, shops and supermarket. The building is a little tied in some areas but nothing bad enough not to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the pool and spa for the kids, the hotel is in a great location with easy parking. Room service for dinner was delicious and the staff were very friendly at breakfast. 11am checkout on the weekend was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mahesh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

TANYA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

tony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stay .
First stay back here since pre covid times! Check inn was quick easy and friendly staff were great,stayed in one of the renovated rooms and can say it was a nice room although the fridge and AC unit were very noisy,the other issue was (not the hotels fault) the amount of other guests slamming doors and speaking loudly in the corridors but above all else a nice stay great location plenty of parking on site Bar/Restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool,spa and gym were excellent,friendly helpful staff and an easy location that was accessible to town. The room cleanliness was at best, average.Overall we enjoyed our stay although the exterior could do with a bit of a makeover
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Delia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The floor in the dining room looks horrible;overdue for cleaning. Our sheets had blood on them!!, which wasn;t obvious at first until the bedlinen was peeled back when we were vacating the room to return home.Shower drain blocked, water did not disperse,yuccky !!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tania

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023