About this property
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.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Keistin
New Zealand
“Breakfast was great Pool was great Nice size room” - Tania
New Zealand
“The place was fresh, and the room was exceptional. Love the space, very relaxing.” - Joanne
New Zealand
“Great location. Balcony room very nice with view over the marina. Short walk to restaurants in marina. Aqua restaurant recommended if wanting to dine offsite.” - Karen
New Zealand
“The room was very nice with two super comfortable queen size beds. Heat pump very effective. Good water pressure in shower, bathroom clean. Heated pool and spa were great. All staff were professional and friendly.” - Bristow
New Zealand
“Rooms were clean and comfortable. Pleasantly surprised 😮” - Kirstin
New Zealand
“Loved the spa pool facility, this was a big part of our reason for choosing Distinction. Also it was really nice to have an on-site restaurant.” - Doug
New Zealand
“The place has a very positive vibe, great location and the room was excellent, was not sure what to expect but was very happy with ,y stay and will stay again.” - Kevin
New Zealand
“Very comfortable bed, lovely spacious room Excellent restaurant.” - Rohario
New Zealand
“Always stay here. Location is perfect for our family. Northland Taniwha Super Fans :)” - Frost
New Zealand
“Clean Comfy. It's not often you find somewhere that has a bed almost as good as your one at home 😉”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Portobello Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.





The fine print
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.