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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

1. Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
2.0 star property
Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and absolutely friendly staff. The location is ideal and within walking distance to great eats. I’ll definitely book here again. "
United States
Connie
The price is NT$2,909
NT$3,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Kensington Motel
Exterior

2. Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
3.0 star property
Kensington
The price is NT$4,582
NT$13,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
Accessible Unit | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

3. Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (375 reviews)
"Second time staying here both times been excellent will definitely be coming back"
Australia
Koata
The price is NT$2,612
NT$3,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Continental Motel
Indoor pool

4. Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3.0 star property
Riverside, 2.1 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (646 reviews)
"very cleaned room, very friendly staff, excellent bar and food."
Australia
Pa Bawi
The price is NT$3,518
NT$4,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (320 reviews)
"Was a comfortable stay with plenty of amenities to use and the staff are very friendly and helpful, everyone staying when I was there was quite and respectful, will be staying again"
Australia
Sativa
The price is NT$2,327
NT$2,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Motel Six
Front of property

6. Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
Whau Valley, 1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (555 reviews)
"Our stay was great, staff were very friendly. Room was great. Would stay there again."
Australia
Sam
The price is NT$2,538
NT$2,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Kingswood Manor Motel
Corporate Studio | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"Property in a great location "
Australia
Rob
The price is NT$3,159
NT$3,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
Studio | View from room

8. Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (314 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay handy to all facilities and the room was spacious."
Australia
Jannett Evelyn Bell. Lance Te
The price is NT$3,747
NT$4,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Quest Whangarei
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

9. Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is NT$3,188
NT$3,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Reception

10. Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (282 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful! Loved the place! Will definitely be back again!"
Australia
Adam
The price is NT$4,124
NT$4,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Lodge Bordeaux
Seasonal outdoor pool

11. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.4 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (115 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable stay"
United States
Dereck
The price is NT$2,209
NT$2,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Aaron Court Motel
Classic House, Multiple Beds, City View | Front of property

12. Regent Residential Villa

Regent Residential Villa
3.5 star property
Regent, 1 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (36 reviews)
"Overbooked us! Showed up and had no room! We had 2 drive 2 hours to find a room. Owner said he would cancel and he didn’t! "
Canada
Joan
The price is NT$1,252
NT$2,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Regent Residential Villa
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Large Studio) | Desk, cribs (free), WiFi (free), bed sheets

13. Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"Room was impeccably clean, comfortable bed, good location"
Australia
Tracy
The price is NT$3,242
NT$3,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Outdoor pool

14. Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel
3.5 star property
Regent, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (605 reviews)
"Excellent studio accomodation. Clean, comfortable, warm and quiet, very good accomodation. Not too far from the hospital so it was a perfect decision to stay here.Highly recommend!"
Australia
Ann and Mike
The price is NT$2,573
NT$2,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Outdoor pool

15. Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
2.4 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (380 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Property felt safe. Parking was easy and accessible. A little noisy due to the adjacent hiway, otherwise very nice. "
United States
Kathy
The price is NT$3,293
NT$3,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
Exterior

16. Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (151 reviews)
"Would stay there again, helpful staff, clean and comfortable"
Australia
Lindsay
The price is NT$2,563
NT$2,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Royal Balcony Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), individually decorated

17. Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei
2.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 2 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (414 reviews)
"Was very close to all places I needed to go"
Australia
Neil
The price is NT$2,455
NT$2,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Staircase

18. Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
Onerahi, 7.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (232 reviews)
"A real gem in Whangarei. Close to airport but very quiet. Spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean rooms. Restaurant and bar on site. Highly recommended."
Australia
Andrew
The price is NT$2,476
NT$2,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
View from property

19. Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (578 reviews)
"Breakfast was fabulous"
Australia
BEV
The price is NT$4,255
NT$4,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Property grounds

20. Kauri Villas

Kauri Villas
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Great place to stay. With beautiful views and a well maintained Kauri Villas. It is a perfect place to get away. Our grandson said the gamesroom and the views was a big hit for him. Thank you"
Australia
Patrick
The price is NT$3,764
NT$4,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Kauri Villas
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Beautiful view of Mount Manaia in Whangarei Heads, New Zealand with a blue sky in the background

One Tree Point

While One Tree Point might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.

A waterfront with boats docked, a pier with a red-roofed building, and greenery along the shore.

Whangarei Central

If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Onerahi

While Onerahi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Town Basin Marina and Botanica & Cafler Park.

Marsden Point

Though Marsden Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach.

Parahaki

While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good
"Breakfast should at least change the menu or alternate between days. Properly need a bit of maintenance as it is dated"
Helen 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kensington?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Whangarei's Kensington neighborhood. Consider a visit to Whangarei Quarry Gardens as part of your Kensington travel plans.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Kensington area?
Expedia has 7 Kensington hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Whangarei area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Kensington.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kensington?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Kensington, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Whangarei neighborhood?
Whangarei Quarry Gardens is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Kensington. When you're sightseeing in Whangarei, Quarry Arts Centre and Old Library Arts Centre are also worth a stop.