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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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Courtyard
Water view
Aerial view
Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7,8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Spa tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
The price is R1 930
R2 232 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 01 Feb

Room options

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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
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • 31 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 22 sq m
  • 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 area

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
  • Botanica & Cafler Park - 18 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 spa tub, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the room service and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 115 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

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
  • Spa 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 spa 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 spa 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.

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7,8

Good

8,0/10

Cleanliness

8,4/10

Staff & service

7,8/10

Amenities

7,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Ok, older , over priced for type of property , great location
Larry, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice will definitely be back
Tammy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice property
TORINA, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed my stay and very central to the township. Staff were lovely.
Norie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are nice. The rest of the facilities are a bit outdated.
Richard, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything great. Experience fantastic, very happy
Colin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, waterfront, harbour views, bar and restaurant, breakfast included, large rooms, quiet, comfortable bed.
Julia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was lovely comfortable & clean People very helpful
Christine, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly happy environment would differently come back
Cherry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Dwane, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

old, needs a refresh
Tim, 2-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Ok but showing its age
Guy, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly, clean and easy
Lesa, 1-night family trip
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