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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

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Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 27.50 per person)

Overview of Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Riverside with indoor pool and restaurant
7.4 out of 10 Good
7.4/10 Good

387 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The price is NZ$201
Price available on 09/06/2023
Map
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
For families
  • Fridge
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Riverside

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Quay - 7 min walk
  • Shiraz Indian Restaurant & Bar - 11 min walk
  • Kfc - 10 min walk
  • Fat Camel Cafe - 11 min walk
  • Omoide - 12 min walk
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About this property

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

A great choice for a stay in Whangarei, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is only 4.4 mi (7 km) from the airport. 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. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a garden. Fellow travellers love the room service and helpful staff.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
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
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 115 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Special check-in instructions

  • 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

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
  • Service animals welcome

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

  • 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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)

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

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 27.50 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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place and guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

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 over.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?
As of 4 June 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre on 9 June 2023 start from NZ$201, 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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, guests are provided with hand sanitiser and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
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. Travellers say that this hotel is in a good location.

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.7/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Average stay in less than desirable location
Our stay at Distinction was a last minute side trip during a three week visit to NZ. The location is on the outskirts of town on the river. The desk and restaurant staff were friendly and helpful. The grounds and interior common areas are worn and in need of an update. The hallway of our building had a musty smell. Fortunately, our room was clean and seems to have had a recent update. If we return to Whangarei, we would look for a hotel in town so that we could be closer to restaurant, shopping, and other activities.
Bruce, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nelson Mary, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Rooms are nice but the passage way was outdated and needed vacuuming.
Richard, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ruth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Absolutely no kitchen facility. An electric kettle, a selection of tea, coffee, sugar, and ONLY ONE teaspoon. The room was for 3 people but there were only two coffee mugs and two glasses. Twin beds in the living room, not a separate bedroom. Those people had to pass through the bedroom to access the bathroom. One sliding door off it's railing. NZ motels usual provide a small carton of milk.
Gerald, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Wayne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Room for improvement
The hotels needs to refresh the corridors. The carpets were stained and the walls were in bad shape. The room was ok but the shower was very small. The staff were very pleasant.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review