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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Courtyard
Indoor pool
Marina View King - No Balcony | Water view
Front of property
Marina View King - Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Located in Riverside, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers a serene escape with a garden and relaxing spa tub. Unwind at the bar, stay active in the gym or indoor pool, and enjoy free WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$3,044
NT$3,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marina View King - Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina View King - Balcony

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 334 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Marina View King - No Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina View King - No Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
  • 334 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina View King Room No Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina View King Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, 0112

What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northland Event Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The QUAY - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jovial Judge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Turkuaz Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Esquires - Whangarei - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Hotel located in Riverside
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 115 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Property 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

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

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

Does Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of 2025/8/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre on 2025/8/31 start from NT$3,044, excluding 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 Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre located?

Located in Riverside, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Claphams Clock Museum, Hundertwasser Art Centre, and Town Basin Marina. Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 546 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ailyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Bed was comfortable bathroom was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

beaudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great venue
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the Whangarei basin. Quick check in and indoor pool and spa is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Great place

at a local wedding, perfect and close walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy to town centre. Friendly staff. Great parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

Good place to rest up

Nice breakfast and rooms Good easy parking and close to the Town waterfront restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Whangarei. Love the pool and spa. Makes for a great weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the two days saty - it met all my needs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
The room was nice, clean, bed comfy, tap in bathroom leaked, hallways spelt like smelly feet. Lady at front desk very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hawaiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with great air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Handy location in Whangarei

Very happy with our choice to stay at The Distinction. An older property but the benefit of that is spacious rooms. A bonus was a spa bath and separate shower in a large bathroom. Great to have the balcony overlooking the Marina. Friendly staff. Free parking. Very happy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First room had brown/red marks around and in sink in bathroom. Staff were very helpful. Second room had sticky wooden surfaces and was not particularly clean. Furniture was dated and scruffy. No lift access to 1st floor (not mentioned). Strange, musty smell throughout room.
Marks around sink in first room.
Sticky/greasy surfaces in second room.
Filthy shower head (2nd room)
Mould around shower plate and screen. Also 2nd room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tainui

Nice room but thin walls and small shower for a superior room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norie

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good stay, repeat customer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice secure property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice, beds were comfortable and staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good spot and close to shops and restaurants. Bed wasn’t very comfortable and the hotel doesn’t have a lift so had to carry a lot up two flights of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best place I have stayed and enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, waterfront, harbour views, bar and restaurant, breakfast included, large rooms, quiet, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Veisinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Maneesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Avg.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025