Discovery Settlers Hotel

3.5 star property
Whangarei hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Breakfast and dinner served
Interior detail
Aerial view
Property grounds
Executive Studio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025

Room options

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Superior Studio

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

Standard Studio

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Studio

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Studio

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Comfort Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
61 Hatea Drive, Whangarei, 0101

What's nearby

  • Hundertwasser Art Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Whangarei Falls - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butter Factory - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Frings - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Inn - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Whangarei with a stay at Discovery Settlers Hotel. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Parahaki Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 54 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • 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

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

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (194 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Parahaki Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 9.50 to 26.00 per person

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Discovery Settlers
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei
Discovery Settlers Whangarei
Settlers Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei
Discovery Settlers Hotel Hotel Whangarei

Frequently asked questions

Does Discovery Settlers Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Discovery Settlers Hotel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Discovery Settlers Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Discovery Settlers Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Discovery Settlers Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Discovery Settlers Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Discovery Settlers Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Discovery Settlers Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Parahaki Restaurant.
What's the area around Discovery Settlers Hotel like?
Discovery Settlers Hotel is in Regent, a short 10-minute drive from Whangarei (WRE) and 14 minutes' walk from Whangarei Art Museum.

Discovery Settlers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I chose the cheapest room for a quick overnight stay, was surprised it was so comfortable. The bed was snug and the shower was good. Everything was very clean and tidy, plus plenty of safe parking.
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Double glazing although expensive would help cut the noise from the nearby busy road. Fulton Hogan work crews staying at the same time, kept us awake chatting in a large group outside after 11pm.
Jane, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, excellent chefs on site, good food and just helpful.
Cheryl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dion, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The helpfulness of staff
Margaret and Nigel, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Great service by everyone and enjoyed our dinner at the restaurant.
Owen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Darryl, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Restaurant and friendly staff
Sonya, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

upstairs more expensive river view was kind of a sham, because there wasnt a real view at all, it was just a noisy street
Sharon, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The rooms were very clean, but they are old. The breakfast was ok, but they didn’t refill the trays when food had all gone. I felt for people who came after us, because their choices were limited
Yvonne, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

The rooms were amazing looking in pictures online but not that nice in reality.
Alison, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was fine. Room a little small for 4, the poor had loads of insects, it just felt a little run-down.
Grant, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

tidy,TV wasnt working we couldnt watch the rgby
TREVOR, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Basic accommodation
Good points: comfortable bed, large shower, breakfast included. Not-so-good points: shoddy furniture and surroundings, room very small, only one teaspoon and no way to wash up cups and glasses, dining facilities quite poor.
Chair torn.
Television table scratched
Gap round edge of door, letting light through
Window frame damaged
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Lorraine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Helpful with check-in and questions. Breakfast was very good. No AC only a fan. Opened door to balcony to blow in cooler air. Got bitten by bugs. No screens on door or windows to keep bugs out.
Larry, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Property is looking very “Tired”. Bathroom layout terrible.
Trevor, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend exceptional value
Outstanding. Great location. Very clean room. Great service. Food for breakfast and especially dinner was exceptional! Highly recommend
Thomas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Conan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Branagh, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Adyr, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good and quiet location. The facility itself is aging and out of date, our room is downstairs and smells old and dampness, the bathroom don’t have space to put your Toiletrie. The small Air con is not making cool airs, guess it’s just a heater looks like air con, they do have a free standing fan provided, but just not enough for a summer night, we downstairs can’t open windows for safety reasons at night make this worse. We paid 240 for a night during the busy new year eve period, not worth it. The staff is friendly though.
Jessica, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay! Thank you for everything!
David, 12-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Settler’s Discovery Motel was a fantastic stay. The room was great, wonderful service with friendly staff, and great food. It was also a short walk to the Whangārei waterfront, and all the fabulous restaurants and cafes. I highly recommend this motel, and would stay again in a heartbeat.
Gina, 2-night trip
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