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About this property
Discover rejuvenated and budget-friendly lodging in the heart of Whangarei, within easy reach of Kensington Stadium, Kensington Hospital, Whangarei Turf, and the scenic Mair Park walkway. Our recently renovated studios, 1-bedroom units, and 2-bedroom units provide excellent value for your money. Indulge in relaxation with a refreshing swim in our pool (open in October to March), stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, and enjoy the convenience of nearby cafes and takeaway options, just a short stroll from the motel. A brief stroll takes you to the local supermarket, pharmacy, takeaways, restaurant, and post office. Ample on-site parking is available, with additional street parking for trucks and extra vehicles located in the back street behind the motel. We take pride in offering some of the most competitive rates in town, without compromising on the quality and cleanliness of our rooms.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shanyn
New Zealand“Had a lovely stay at Kensington Motel! The room was super clean and well-kept, and the amenities were great. The staff were really friendly and accommodating, which made the stay even better. It’s also in a great spot, close to a local dairy,...” - Tanya
Australia“Friendly, helpful, extremely clean. A pleasant surprise. Beds were very comfortable. Thank you.” - Pireroa New Zealand“Warm welcome from staff, walked to the room 😊 the room was warm, clean and fresh 😀. The location was perfect for our stay as we only had to go down the road. Shops and restaurants were also close walking distance, which was perfect as well. 💯...”
- Rebecca New Zealand“Was super clean couldn’t recommend a cleaner place”
- Lynn New Zealand“Loved the friendly and helpful welcome and what a beautiful clean place to stay !! We only had one night but felt that we were no trouble and location was great as central and hospital chemist and restaurant and takeaways just there too. Would...”
- Chris New Zealand“Very Clean, Not a modern place however it was tidy, shower, bathroom and kitchen spotless. Just a solid, no frills but very comfortable Motel.”
- Inky New Zealand“Upon arrival the receptionist was very friendly. The room we reserved was super clean, comfy beds…everything we needed was there. The location was perfect as it was a few minutes to where we needed to be first thing in the morning. There’s a...”
- Lyn New Zealand“Exceptionally clean. Close to restaurants. Comfortable.”
- Moana New Zealand“Location, wonderful staff, clean and comfortable accommodation, definitely value for money.”
- Michael New Zealand“The staff are always very accommodating and I had to reschedule my stay and I really appreciate their customer service. The location is within walking distance to takeaways, and less than a 1km from a supermarket. I use this location...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Welcome to stay with Kensington Motel. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation if anything we can help.
Please note-
1. Check in outside reception opening hours is not available.
2. The swimming pool closes permenantly due to reconstruction since 2024.
3. A $20 fee applies for electric vehicle charging.
4. A $50 fee applies for any unreasonable mess or untidiness in the unit.
5. A $20 fee applies for late check-out for 0.5 hours.
6. Excessive noise will not be tolerated and the quiet time is 9 PM-8 AM.
7. Guests' visitors are required to leave by 8 PM.
8. Each unit comes with "one" parking space and speed limit is 5 KM/hr in the property.
9. It's a smoke-free motel; guests may smoke only in designated areas.
10. Any disrespectful guests will not be accommodated as it will affect other guests.
11. Kensington Motel reserves the right to make accommodation decisions accordingly.
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 Kensington Motel 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.
