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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

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore 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

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 puts you in the heart of Whangarei, steps from Town Basin Marina and within a 10-minute stroll of Claphams Clock Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Riverside hotel include Hundertwasser Art Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.

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

Waterfront Whangarei hotel in Riverside with free parking
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. 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 or 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
  • Conference 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 free newspapers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Whangarei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 7 AM–9:30 AM 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

  • 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.

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: 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

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 over.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre on 26 Apr 2024 start from AU$177.47, 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 parking available at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yep, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has a free self car park.

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has a pool and an indoor pool.

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 439 reviews" "
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful after I stuffed up my booking date.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanted to be central and on the harbour for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
be careful - for some reason my WotIf booking dropped off, and they Hotel did not have the booking. The facilities look like they're in the process of upgrading - rooms are lovely.... hallways etc not so much.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

tony

Business traveller
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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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