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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Riverside with indoor pool and restaurant

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Enjoy a serene evening in this inviting outdoor space, perfect for relaxation and conversation. | Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
A serene hotel room with a large bed, a comfortable sofa, and a view of the cityscape through the sliding glass doors. | Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
A cozy room with a large window overlooking a marina, perfect for relaxation or planning your next adventure. | Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
A serene marina with boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a brown roof. | Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Enjoy a serene view from the balcony, where the latticework trellis frames a lush garden, perfect for relaxation or a morning coffee. | Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Located in Riverside, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers a serene escape with a garden and relaxing spa tub. Unwind at the bar, stay active in the gym or indoor pool, and enjoy free WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
The current price is $129
includes taxes & fees
$111 per night
Mar 14 - Mar 15

Room options

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 334 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Marina View King Room No Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Marina View King Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112

What's nearby

  • Hundertwasser Art Centre - 5 min walk
  • Town Basin Marina - 6 min walk
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 7 min walk
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 8 min walk
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 5 min drive

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

Enjoy your visit to Whangarei with a stay at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An indoor pool, a hot tub, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the room service and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 115 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 35.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

You can check in starting at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre and nearby?

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has an indoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre like?

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is in Riverside, a short 8-minute drive from Whangarei (WRE) and 5 minutes' walk from Hundertwasser Art Centre.

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Alex, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good stay, repeat customer
Mathew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Williams, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Helpful staff. Comfortable. Will stay again.
Williams, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ok, older , over priced for type of property , great location
Larry, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Darren, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fran, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Staff were great and breakfast yummy. Room was very tired. Wouldn’t stay there again unless rooms were refurbished.
Julie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location to town. Quiet. Great restaurant and bar. Room was clean and tudy. Will be happy to recommend
Dianne, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

under renos
Michelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location, needs some modernisation
Ben, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A little tired but staff are amazing
Amani, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Pauline, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mariette, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great views of the marina
Norie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

paul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Emma, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Needs a major overhaul.
Theresa, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Norie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Damian, 1-night trip
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