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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Whangarei with indoor pool and restaurant

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Marina View King - Balcony
Marina View King - No Balcony | Water view
Aerial view
Indoor pool
Located in Riverside, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers a serene escape with a garden and relaxing spa tub. Unwind at the bar, stay active in the gym or indoor pool, and enjoy free WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May

Room options

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Junior Suite

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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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marina View King - Balcony

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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Marina View King - No Balcony

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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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • 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 2
  • 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
  • Reyburn House - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

Enjoy your visit to Whangarei with a stay at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre. After visiting the fitness centre 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 hot tub and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the room service and helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 115 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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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 reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot 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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • 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 per cent

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 hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Kingsgate Hotel Whangarei
Kingsgate Whangarei
Distinction Whangarei Hotel
Distinction Whangarei
Distinction Whangarei Hotel Conference Centre
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 that you 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 hot tub, as well as a fitness centre and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, there's an on-site 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 6 minutes' walk from Town Basin Marina.

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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Handy location in Whangarei

Very happy with our choice to stay at The Distinction. An older property but the benefit of that is spacious rooms. A bonus was a spa bath and separate shower in a large bathroom. Great to have the balcony overlooking the Marina. Friendly staff. Free parking. Very happy
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to stay for a night, good location and facilities. The restaurant was pleasant and food enjoyed by all that dined.
Karllie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay with great air conditioning
Hawaiki, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good spot and close to shops and restaurants. Bed wasn’t very comfortable and the hotel doesn’t have a lift so had to carry a lot up two flights of stairs.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good stay, repeat customer
Mathew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice secure property
Gerard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Helpful staff. Comfortable. Will stay again.
Williams, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant staff
Veisinia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenience and proximity.
Harsha, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great staff but needs renovating

I want to start with saying the service was fabulous and the staff was lovely. The breakfast buffet offered a good variety. Location close to the harbour with access to plenty of restaurants and amenities. On the downside, the decor is dated - the carpeting in the main areas has seen better days and,even though it is vacuumed regularly, it appears dirty. Biggest issue for me was the lack of decent fitness center. It smelled so musty, the bench was ripped, weight selection lacking. Wound up paying $17 to drop in at the gym at the nearby Aquatic Center. Overall, this hotel served its purpose and would be fine for a night or two .
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Beverly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Ok, older , over priced for type of property , great location
Larry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great views of the marina
Norie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were nice, beds were comfortable and staff were so friendly.
Kia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice will definitely be back
Tammy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I was quite happy with the stay and dont have anything to add.
eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best place I have stayed and enjoyed
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Only problem we had was the noise a lot of parties going on all through the night.
George, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and hotel in Whangarei
Robyn, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice property
TORINA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, needs some modernisation
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, close to restaurants and shopping and the amazing Walking Bridge
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gareth, 1-night trip