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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0112·View on map

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Overall Score

Very good

7.8Very good

Highest Rated

Location9.1

Staff8.8

Free WiFi8.5

Comfort8.4

Lowest Rated

Facilities7.8

Value for money7.7

Who stays here

Couples43%

Families27%

Solo16%

Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score

Very good

7.8Very good

Highest Rated

Location9.1

Staff8.8

Free WiFi8.5

Comfort8.4

Lowest Rated

Facilities7.8

Value for money7.7

Who stays here

Couples43%

Families27%

Solo16%

Groups10%

Offering a sauna, spa therapy, and billiards, and views of the river, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is located 25 minutes' walk from Whangarei Quarry Gardens. The hotel lies 3.3 km from A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park, and offers an à la carte restaurant and an indoor pool onsite.

Location

This 4-star hotel boasts beautiful location only a few steps from Claphams Clock Museum. Bach Scrapbooking Store is 450 metres from the Distinction, while Whangarei Art Museum is a 17-minute walk away. Also, William Fraser Memorial Park is situated 1.2 km away. The area offers shopping experiences such as Creative Kiwi Arts And Crafts Gift Shop, which is in the vicinity of this property.

The nearest bus stop Vale Rd is about 100 metres away.

Rooms

The smoke-free Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre welcomes guests to 42 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like ironing equipment and air conditioning. Guestrooms also include a refrigerator and glassware. They offer bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hairdryer and towels.

Eat & Drink

This Whangarei hotel boasts Portobello restaurant with international cuisine. Guests can quench their thirst in the lounge bar with their favourite drink. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. You can visit a restaurant situated close by and taste New Zealand cuisine.

Leisure & Business

Beach facilities at the Distinction Whangarei include beach towels. This accommodation has a fitness club.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

from 07:00-10:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 37.0 per person.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:42

Former name

Kingsgate Hotel Whangarei

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Rooms and availability

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Superior King Room

Room size:

22 m²
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower
Heating

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Marina View King without Balcony

Room size:

33 m²
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower
Heating

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Marina View King Balcony

Room size:

33 m²
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Billiard tables

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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Essential information about Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

💵 Lowest room price	128 AU$
📏 Distance to centre	400 m
✈️ Distance to airport	8.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Whangarei, WRE

Location

9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0112

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9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0112

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9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0112

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Gallery

Whangarei Art Museum

1.4 km

Landmark

Te Kakano

920 m

Landmark

Waka 'n' Wave Sculpture

1.6 km

Landmark

Creative Kiwi Arts And Crafts

1.4 km

Landmark

Quarry Arts Centre

1.9 km

Library

Whangarei Central Library

920 m

Garden

Whangarei Quarry Gardens

2.0 km

Landmark

Mount Parihaka Lookout and Memorial

2.1 km

Landmark

MD Gallery

920 m

Gallery

Resurrection 8 Gallery

920 m

Landmark

Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve

1.6 km

Landmark

Trail Drop Whangarei

1.6 km

Park

A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park

3.3 km

Mall

Okara Park Shopping Centre

1.4 km

Gallery

Reyburn House Art Gallery

1.4 km

Landmark

Hundertwasser Art Centre & Wairau Maori Art Gallery

1.4 km

Museum

Claphams Clock Museum

410 m

WhangareiNew Zealand

Town Basin

410 m

8 Quayside

Burning Issues Gallery

410 m

Restaurant

Mokaba Cafe

440 m

Restaurant

Riverside Cafe

470 m

Restaurant

Serenity Cafe

540 m

Restaurant

No. 8

550 m

Restaurant

The Brauhaus Frings

680 m

Restaurant

The Walton Street Cafe

620 m

Restaurant

Traditional Roast

640 m

Restaurant

The Judge House of Ale

680 m

Restaurant

Split Bar & Restaurant

660 m

Restaurant

PimarnThai Restaurant

690 m

Reviews of Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

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