Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

Boasting an indoor pool, fitness centre and a hot tub, Distinction Hotel Whangarei is located opposite Hatea River. Free WiFi and parking are available as well as a 24-hour front desk. Distinction Hotel is a 10-minute walk from both Town Basin Marina and Claphams Clock Museum. Northland Event Centre is 4 minutes’ drive away. All air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV and cable channels, minibar and an electric kettle. Some rooms have a balcony with river views. There is a variety of shops and cafes within a 10-minute walk including PAK’nSAVE and Serenity Café. Guests have access to a shared games room with billiards.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Annette
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room was exactly what we needed as we had just finished our camping trip in the far north. The hot shower & comfy bed was amazing. Enjoyed both dinner & breakfast at the restaurant! Prices were reasonable. Overall, we enjoyed our stay 😊👏”
Fa
New Zealand New Zealand
“Staff were great. Room modern and clean. Nice pool and spa. Breakfast was delicious and staff were so nice to refill the pancake machine 10 minutes before closing for my 4 year old who looves Pancakes. Thankyou Distinction Hotel.”
Lorraine
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room was great , exactly what we needed for our 2 night stay. Tidy, location was great everything we needed was so close”
Shaydaray
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very good stay was so comfortable staff is awesome.”
Ekta
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was conveniently located and very clean! I checked in late (11pm) and someone kindly checked me in very efficiently after attending a wedding. Thanks Money/Mani for helping me in!”
Tendai
New Zealand New Zealand
“Comfy beds,lovely clean rooms ideal for a family of 4.”
Kerri-anne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Room was very nice good location plenty of car parking option to dine on site”
Luciana
New Zealand New Zealand
“Place is perfect, rooms is big, which was a surprise! Compared to other places, the hotel has all you need, it was a lovely stay!”
Bacon
New Zealand New Zealand
“Comfy bed, big rooms on the front Gr8 place for staying in town”
Trina
Australia Australia
“Perfect location for attending our event. Clean and comfortable.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Portobello Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all credit card transactions incur the following processing fees: 2%

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.