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About the Hotel

9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0112
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Near the Town Basin
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Located within 25 minutes' walk of Whangarei Quarry Gardens, the 4-star smoke-free Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. This Whangarei hotel also offers views of Town Basin and proximity to the Town Basin, which is just 450 metres away.

Location

The hotel is situated in the bustling part of Whangarei, within 10 minutes' drive of the A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park. The Parihaka MTB Park is 3.6 km from the Distinction, and Whangarei airport is 5 km away.

The accommodation is also in proximity to Bay of Islands.

You can catch the bus at Vale Rd bus stop, within easy reach of this Whangarei hotel.

Rooms

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre welcomes guests to 42 rooms fitted with ironing equipment and an air conditioner as well as Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and towels, are provided in the bathroom. Enjoy views of the river, while staying at the property.

Eat & Drink

Portobello restaurant serves international cuisine for dinner. Also, this hotel features a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. There is a restaurant serving New Zealand food merely a 7-minute walk away.

Leisure & Business

A gym facility and a heated indoor pool are available at the Distinction Whangarei. With a golf playground, guests can stay fit at this Whangarei hotel.

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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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Twin Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
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
Shower
Heating
Marina View King Balcony
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free 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
  • 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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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
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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 Airport (WRE)13 min  ·  5.1 mi
Bay of Islands Airport (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
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
Check-in
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Check-out
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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