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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Waterfront Whangarei hotel in Riverside with free parking
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Superior Twin Room
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 35.00 per person)
Interior entrance

Overview of Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is AU$184
Price available on 25/5/2024

Check out the area

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
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Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marina View King - Balcony

Marina View King - Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View King - No Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 31 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Whangarei

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is located in Riverside, a neighbourhood in Whangarei, and is near the airport and on the waterfront. Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Reyburn House and Old Library Arts Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 6 min walk
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 7 min walk
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 8 min walk
  • Mair Park - 10 min walk
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 5 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

Hotel located in Riverside
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 115 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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 per cent 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 older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre on 25 May 2024 start from AU$184.42, including 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.

Is Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre located?

Located in Riverside, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Claphams Clock Museum, Hundertwasser Art Centre and Town Basin Marina. Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 439 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

6/10 Okay

Bahman

Business traveller
The explanation of the room that I booked was not accurate
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation will definitely stay here again. The room looked like it had been recently renovated. The bed was so comfy absolutely had a good night's sleep. Location of hotel is right opposite the town Basin. Supermarket is a minute drive which was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice, beds were comfortable and staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to restaurants and shopping and the amazing Walking Bridge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel in Whangarei
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Christchurch

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best place I have stayed and enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Claire, Auckland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indoor swimming pool looked good. Room had been nicely refurbished, really good sized room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Leyla

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our King Superior room had "recently been updated". The bathroom was fine, but the rest of the suite felt like it had been done as cheaply as possible. It no longer had a couch in the main room but a Murphy bed instead, so there was only 4 unmatched chairs to relax in and watch TV. There was no microwave and when we went down to the kitchen to borrow theirs to make popcorn they refused to let us do it, but they set the timer for 30 seconds and then reset it for the same 3 times. More than half the bag did not pop. We asked for utensils to be brought up to the room and after an hour finally went down to retrieve them ourselves only to be told she has forgotten. They advertised a heated pool, but it was cold. A very average place to stay with poor customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire

Travelled 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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Onsite Restaurant & Bar
Check-In Time
2:30 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0