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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 · 1209 reviews

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 · 1209 reviews

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%

Located a mere 450 metres from Bach Scrapbooking Store, the 4-star Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers air-conditioned rooms merely a 12-minute walk from Resurrection 8 Art Gallery. The hotel features an indoor pool and an à la carte restaurant, boasting a location a few steps from Town Basin Marina.

Location

This smoke-free hotel is about 5 km from Whangarei airport and 1.9 km from such cultural venues as Quarry Arts Centre. The Distinction is within a 5-minute drive of Vale Rd bus stop and just around the corner from Burning Issues Gallery. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Cafler Park, situated 1.4 km away. Such entertainment attractions as Event Movie Theater are also 750 metres away.

Rooms

The rooms at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre have air conditioning. Some of them comprise a balcony and a seating area, appointed with a writing desk. A separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets, are provided in the bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

This accommodation features a lounge bar and Portobello restaurant serving international cuisine. There is also a restaurant with different international dishes in the area.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides access to a games room for guests' enjoyment. Keeping fit at the Distinction Whangarei is convenient thanks to a fitness centre that offers fitness classes.

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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King Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed

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Junior Suite

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds1 Double bed and 2 Single beds

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Superior Queen Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 Queen Size Beds1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed

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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	158 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre	400 m
✈️ Distance to airport	8.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Whangarei, WRE

Location

9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand, 0112

Address

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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

Gallery

Reyburn House Art Gallery

1.4 km

Landmark

Hundertwasser Art Centre & Wairau Maori Art Gallery

1.4 km

Mall

Okara Park Shopping Centre

1.4 km

Landmark

Mount Parihaka War Memorial

2.8 km

Park

A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park

3.3 km

Cave

Abbey Caves

3.1 km

Landmark

Parihaka MTB Park

2.4 km

Waterfall

Whangarei Falls

4.4 km

Park

Parahaki Mountain Bike Park

3.3 km

Park

Kiwi North

5.6 km

Planetarium

Planetarium North

5.7 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

7.8 /10

Very good

1209 reviews

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