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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Availability
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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
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Bronwyn
New Zealand
“Spacious, clean and comfy bed. A little dated in the Marina rooms. Easy parking and handy to cafes and restaurants. Friendly staff 😊.”
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Morgan
New Zealand
“The rooms were very nice, very comfortable bed! We absolutely loved it here and will definitely be back! The pool and spa were nice and clean, and so much fun for our family.”
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Myar
New Zealand
“We loved our room! It was nice, spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable and bathroom was clean.
The kids loved the spa and pool!”
Aaron
New Zealand
“It was close to the birthday I went to , Very nice and clean and comfortable , Very happy .”
Jade
New Zealand
“Great breakfast, staff are always polite, efficient and helpful.
The new rooms look and feel really nice, we have stayed a couple of times here now and it will be our preference in future again”
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David
New Zealand
“Large room, very comfy bed and a comfortable sofa to sit on. Nice view of marina across the road. No traffic noise. Plenty of on site parking.”
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Richard
New Zealand
“Very friendly staff and our compliments to the chef for accommodating our special dietary needs. Very clean and tidy, definitely will be staying there again.”
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Nikki
New Zealand
“We stayed in a room at the rear which meant no traffic noise. The room was refurbished nicely.”
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Jackie
New Zealand
“Nice location on the waterfront, the room with the balcony is ideal if you want to wake up to a view of the town basin with breakfast. You get some decent privacy in those rooms and it’s soundproof. Huge car park and easy check in.”
Roslyn
New Zealand
“The room and comfort of the bed were great.
The location of the hotel is prime, easy walking to town and a great scenic location.”
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
Cash
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.
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