Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
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.
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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Meg
United States“Fabulous location on the Marina! Easy walking to galleries, museums and the scenic river walk.”
Heidi
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“Great location overlooking the marina. Bed was comfortable and the room was clean and nicely presented.”- DDiane 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“Location is perfect for our trip Staff were good although breakfast was under catered.”
Jennifer 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“Location was excellent by the marina and a short walk to the street fair.”
Larry New Zealand“I liked the extra room provided in the junior suite”
M New Zealand“nice to stay, clean and tidy, room nice, bed comfy, nice restaurant, enjoyed the meal there, great location”
Beverly New Zealand“room had a balcony, location on the Hatea Loopand across from the town basin, bed comfortable”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Portobello Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Bar
Bathroom
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Activities
- Pool tableAdditional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Indoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Fenced pool
Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesDistinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printMust-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.
FAQs about Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
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The prices at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is 2,600 feet from the center of Whangarei. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Pool table
- Swimming pool
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Room options at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
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Guests staying at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
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Check-in at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre on this page.
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has 1 restaurant:
- Portobello Restaurant
