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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan,2025

Room options

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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 or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
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
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable 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
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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 Single 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 - 0.5 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Botanica & Cafler Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

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), tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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 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 7 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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 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 at the property

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

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 22 Dec,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre on 16 Jan,2025 start from S$159.08, 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 483 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 483 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was quite happy with the stay and dont have anything to add.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Michelle

under renos
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location, needs some modernisation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amani, Auckland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little tired but staff are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariette, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Norie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the marina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Needs a major overhaul.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

TORINA

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

sam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Norie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay and very central to the township. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are nice. The rest of the facilities are a bit outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great. Experience fantastic, very happy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, waterfront, harbour views, bar and restaurant, breakfast included, large rooms, quiet, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was lovely comfortable & clean People very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly happy environment would differently come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024