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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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • 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 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Keistin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast was great Pool was great Nice size room
  • Tania
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place was fresh, and the room was exceptional. Love the space, very relaxing.
  • Joanne
    New Zealand 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 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 New Zealand
    Rooms were clean and comfortable. Pleasantly surprised 😮
  • Kirstin
    New Zealand 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 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 New Zealand
    Very comfortable bed, lovely spacious room Excellent restaurant.
  • Rohario
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Always stay here. Location is perfect for our family. Northland Taniwha Super Fans :)
  • Frost
    New Zealand 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

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
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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.