Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

About this property

Boasting an indoor pool, fitness center 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 Center is 4 minutes’ drive away. All air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV and cable channels, mini-bar 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 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 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full 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

Pomana
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room was spacious, fancy and clean. The kids and I had a great evening chilling and watching movies. They all loved dancing in front of the giant mirror!”
Rob
United States United States
“Excellent location, friendly staff, large rooms, very clean”
Meg
United States United States
“Fabulous location on the Marina! Easy walking to galleries, museums and the scenic river walk.”
Heidi
New Zealand New Zealand
“Large comfy room with all the added extra comforts. Lovely view onto marine and quick walk to great restaurants etc”
Amanda
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location overlooking the marina. Bed was comfortable and the room was clean and nicely presented.”
Diane
New Zealand New Zealand
“Room 200, The shower leaked and we had no teaspoons to stir cups of tea...Otherwise, the beds were clean and so was the room overall.”
Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location is perfect for our trip Staff were good although breakfast was under catered.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“The beds were very comfy, there were multiple USB ports by each bed and an air conditioner!! Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay.”
Frank
United States United States
“Location was excellent by the marina and a short walk to the street fair.”
Larry
New Zealand New Zealand
“I liked the extra room provided in the junior suite”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Portobello Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    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 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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