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Discovery Settlers Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Whangarei with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Comfort Studio
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept

Explore the area

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61 Hatea Drive, Whangarei, 0101
  • Town Basin Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Studio

Comfort Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Studio

Family Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Whangarei

Discovery Settlers Hotel places you in the centre of Whangarei, within just a 15-minute stroll of Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Parahaki Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. 194 square feet (18 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Regent hotel include Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Northland Event Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The QUAY - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jovial Judge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Turkuaz Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Astro Boy - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Hotel in Whangarei with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 194 square feet (18 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Discovery Settlers Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Whangarei hotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 194 sq ft of conference space
  • 18 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Discovery Settlers Hotel offers 54 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Whangarei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: NZD 9.50 to 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Parahaki Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 9.50 to 26.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

Discovery Settlers Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Discovery Settlers Hotel on 5 Sept 2025 start from NZ$150.71, 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 parking available at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

Yep, Discovery Settlers Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Discovery Settlers Hotel?

The closest beach to Discovery Settlers Hotel is Parauwanui Beach (17.3 km).

Does Discovery Settlers Hotel have a pool?

Discovery Settlers Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Does Discovery Settlers Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

No, Discovery Settlers Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Discovery Settlers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 558 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Danny

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vihanga Sankalpa Kariyawasam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location quite central but a very average appearance in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Needs a refurb

Hadn't stayed there for years so it was a bit of a surprise to see how it's aged. The rooms are quite dark and no Aircon. Rooms on the road side are traffic noisy so beware. Beds are comfy. The food is pretty good and the staff helpful and it's catering more for the regularly tradies who stay there than holiday travellers
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good 2 Night Stay. Room facilities average, small fridge did not meet our needs. Staff courteous & friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and comfortable

A great option in Whangarei as it is not in the centre of town although it's very close to the Town Basin. Surrounded by lots of lawn and trees. Great service and a reasonable restaurant. Comfortable room and a good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stop

Good for an overnight stopover
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vinod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Phillippa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Buffet breakfast was delicious. Unfortunately some of the rooms could do with updates. The smooth edge on the carpet is sharp and digs into your feet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking. Friendly receptionist on arrival. Great room layout, big bed, fantastic breakfast with helpful and friendly staff. Only negative was other guests who smoked outside their room near ours, and the smoke smell came into our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cheap at the present rate charged by other Hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet and easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Homer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean staff really nice was a fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Neran

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tired old hotel that needs some upkeep. Location is great as it is close to amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very central and super clean warm room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024