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Junior Suite
45 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Marina View King - Balcony
31 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior King Room
22 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Twin Room
22 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Marina View King - No Balcony
31 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Waterfront Whangarei hotel in Riverside with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

A stay at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre places you in the heart of Whangarei, within a 10-minute walk of Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Whangarei Art Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mair Park.

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 spa 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 115
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Free newspaper
  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

An indoor pool and a spa 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 spa tub without adult supervision.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 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 up.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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 up.

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