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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Relax by the spa tub or get moving at the gym. Take advantage of free parking and enjoy top-notch service from an attentive team.

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
The current price is P6,914
P7,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4

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 neighborhood

Map
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112

What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 6 min walk
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 7 min walk
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 8 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

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), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 115 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 7:00 AM to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

National 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

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 Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre on Mar 3, 2025 start from P 6,914.21, 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.

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?

Check-out 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.

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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 505 reviews

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 Excellent

Hawaiki

Nice place to stay with great air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Nice secure property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harsha

Convenience and proximity.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Veisinia

Pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly

Property was a bit run down so upgraded to another room in a different part of hotel that was nicer. Staff were extremely helpful and accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

We enjoyed staying however Shower great except the height too low I’m 5ft 9 inches and had to bend my knees to wash my hair. We were on the ground level and every time when the person above walked over their floor we heard every movement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

George

Only problem we had was the noise a lot of parties going on all through the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Mold in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

eric

I was quite happy with the stay and dont have anything to add.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Norie

Great views of the marina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Very nice will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Excellent location, waterfront, harbour views, bar and restaurant, breakfast included, large rooms, quiet, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Good location, needs some modernisation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Location to town. Quiet. Great restaurant and bar. Room was clean and tudy. Will be happy to recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Norie

Enjoyed my stay and very central to the township. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and breakfast yummy. Room was very tired. Wouldn’t stay there again unless rooms were refurbished.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

TORINA

Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kia

Rooms were nice, beds were comfortable and staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amani

A little tired but staff are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

One of the best place I have stayed and enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

under renos
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Great location and hotel in Whangarei
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

The room was lovely comfortable & clean People very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norie

Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024