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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Front of property
Superior Twin Room
Courtyard
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 35.00 per person)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Claphams National Clock Museum
    ‪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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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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

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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

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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

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

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

Marina View King Room No Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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

Marina View King Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Whangarei

A stay at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre places you in the heart of Whangarei, steps from Town Basin Marina and 6 minutes by foot from Hundertwasser Art Centre. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Claphams Clock Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mair Park.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oh My Pho - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Local Talent - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

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 percent 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

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

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 625 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice and welcoming; the room cleaning was excellent… although the room had a funky smell, the bed was comfortable. I could have done without the strange round mirror in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s fine, a little expensive needs a renovation. However not much competition and what it does it does fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meral

Nice staff, great room and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were really friendly. We had a bacony & marina view, was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was a bit run down ,tired
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025