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About the Hotel

9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0112
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Near the Town Basin
Very good
7.8
8.2
/10
2.7
3.5
/5

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Bach Scrapbooking Store, the 4-star smoke-free Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has a heated indoor pool with a hot tub. In addition to an à la carte restaurant, this Whangarei hotel also features views of Town Basin and is situated within a few blocks of entertainment options like Event Movie Theater.

Location

The hotel is merely 0.9 km from the Te Kakano and 3.1 km from the Abbey Caves. The Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers proximity to natural sights like the A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park (3.3 km) and Whangarei Falls (4.4 km).

Also, William Fraser Memorial Park is situated nearly a 15-minute walk away. The accommodation has a prime location fairly close to the Town Basin.

Dent Street bus station is about 700 metres from Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre, and the Mount Parihaka Lookout and Memorial lies 2.1 km away.

Rooms

The 42 rooms are air-conditioned, and equipped with wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea making facilities. The air-conditioned rooms also have carpet flooring. Nice touches include a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and towels. You can enjoy views of the river.

Eat & Drink

The Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has a selection of international dishes in Portobello restaurant. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. There is also a restaurant with different New Zealand dishes in the area.

Leisure & Business

This Whangarei hotel includes a courtyard, a shared lounge, and billiards, as well as a hot tub and a sauna. The Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has a gym facility.

Must-do experiences

  • Discover Whangarei Falls for stunning views and a picnic spot.
  • Taste fresh seafood at the Town Basin's Fisherman's Wharf.
  • Visit the Whangarei Art Museum for local and contemporary exhibits.
  • Explore the Whangarei Quarry Gardens for beautiful walking trails.
  • Savor local wine at a vineyard in the nearby Matakana region.
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior King Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Marina View King without Balcony
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Marina view
Shower
Heating
Marina View King Balcony
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Marina view
Shower
Heating
Superior Twin Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Billiard tables

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre Location

9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0112
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9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0112
Nearby
Museum
Claphams Clock Museum
1400 ft
WhangareiNew Zealand
Town Basin
1400 ft
8 Quayside
Burning Issues Gallery
1400 ft
Restaurants
Mokaba Cafe
1500 ft
6 Quayside Town Basin
Riverside Cafe
1600 ft
Town Basin 14 Quayside
Serenity Cafe
1800 ft
Shop 6 Whangarei Town Basin
No. 8
1900 ft
8 Quayside Town Basin
The Brauhaus Frings
2300 ft
104 Dent Street
The Walton Street Cafe
2100 ft
67 Walton Street
Traditional Roast
2100 ft
63A Walton Street
The Judge House of Ale
2300 ft
57 Walton Street
Split Bar & Restaurant
2200 ft
15 Rathbone Street
PimarnThai Restaurant
2300 ft
12 Rathbone Street
Getting around
City Centre
Whangarei5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Whangarei (WRE)13 min  ·  5.1 mi
Bay of Islands (KKE)127 min  ·  52.3 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
from 07:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 35 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
42
Former name
Kingsgate Hotel Whangarei

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 541 verified reviews
7.5/10
Very good
75%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Location
9.1/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
7.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 1144 reviews
7.8/10
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