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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Superior Twin Room
Courtyard
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

Explore the area

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9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hundertwasser Art Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Marina View King - Balcony

Marina View King - Balcony

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Marina View King - No Balcony

Marina View King - No Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Marina View King Room No Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Marina View King Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Whangarei

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre puts you in the heart of Whangarei, steps from Town Basin Marina and within a 10-minute stroll of Hundertwasser Art Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Riverside hotel include Claphams Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum.

What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hundertwasser Art Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reyburn House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aqua Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Butter Factory - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Local Talent - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Whangarei hotel is smoke free.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

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)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night.

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 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

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; cash is not accepted
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 and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$210, 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 Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yep, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

The closest beach to Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is Parauwanui Beach (17.4 km).

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has an indoor pool.

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 630 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Save your money and choose a half decent hotel instead. The property is very run down and looks nothing like the images they have online. Really regretted spending the extra to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, the room was a little tired but fine, the best part was we had a perfect view of our boat in the harbor,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Serene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were amazing and very helpful. Only downsides were the pool said heated online and a spa and both were stone cold. The room was great but no tap for filling jug for coffee etc just the bathroom sink. And the curtains all had mould on the backs and need to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, seemed newly renovated room despite dated hallways and lounges.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were fresh and clean. We had a double room. Has suffice amenities ie small fridge for water or milk to make a tea or coffee. Bathroom was clean but the shower needs to be made a little bigger or put hooks in the spare area so u can hang clothes after the pool or a line yo hang togs after a swim or something like that. Possibly look at a swim suit spinner so not much water tracks through the hotel. We had dinner in the restaurant and that was nice enough. Bar guy was stern not very happy. But the ladies in the restaurant were awesome. Also the check in staff 70/30. Like advise everyone where to park not just some. Be helpful on check ins. I am still giving 5 stars as it had everything we needed and loved the pool and spa area. The pool is shallow but does the trick out of the heat. Spa was nice enough after the big walk around the area and some long travel days.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

milan

Easy as
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful and location of hotel is good with views of the marina and into town if needed. The big downside is the condition of the property. It is extremely dated and tatty. Carpets are worn and stained throughout and it needs significant investment and modernisation. Wallpaper peeling and the carpets in the corridors of the building we were in didn’t look like they had seen a vacuum for a while. Food for breakfast was ok and standard for small hotels. Restaurant and bar shut at 9pm which meant no opportunity for an evening drink. Location was good which made it ok to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shaizal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Whangarei. You can walk into the town. Watch the marina or go to the museum opposite. The room is a good size it comes with a sofa, large tv and tea and coffee (fridge included) the bathroom has a shower unit and a spa bath, if we had stayed longer we would have used it. There is an indoor swimming pool and spa centre on site. Ample parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justina, Pegs Creek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, clean and comfortable. Staff were amazing. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ailyn, Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenifer

The room was clean and large, however I booked for two separate people and there was no spare bed, or trundler bed, available. The restaurant was great - the breakfast was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. Room was clean. Had tee there i the first night ,was yummy 😋.. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vihanga Sankalpa Kariyawasam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and convenient space in the Whangarei town center. Great staff and amenities around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Beds very comfy. Value for money. Only slight thing was you could hear some noise from outside room but not a major problem and definitely not while sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel may look dated in certain areas, but the rooms themselves have been refurbished, are modern and comfortable. The room was good value for money and we enjoyed stay here, and the staff were pleasant and approachable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samphous

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean & very comfortable. There is a heated swimming pool and Easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location, dated room, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Apart from hearing the TV from the room next door at 3am for an hour. Not the hotels fault, but frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and view. Let down a bit by badly needing a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025