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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.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Availability
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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
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1
Low score for Whangarei
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Guests who stayed here loved
Rewiri
New Zealand
“View of the town basin, was beautiful. After a very long day it was a blessing to be able to have a long soak in the spa bath.”
Renata
New Zealand
“Rooms were clean and modern also great location for where we needed. Staff were friendly and helpful.”
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.”
Bristow
New Zealand
“Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Pleasantly surprised 😮”
“The beautifully designed warm rooms, a good shower, with comfortable beds, and a friendly smile from the man at the front desk even though we arrived late at night. 10/10 on all fronts. Thank you 😊”
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Toni
New Zealand
“Loved the up to date room. Was very comfortable. Staff were super helpful with any questions. Also the addition of spa, pool and gym was lovely. Amazing value. Really love the stay overall.”
V
Venetia
New Zealand
“Great location. Excellent staff, extremely helpful. Good vehicle parking.”
Lisa
New Zealand
“Super friendly & helpful receptionist. Spacious room with a great view!”
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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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
Cash
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.
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New Zealand“View of the town basin, was beautiful. After a very long day it was a blessing to be able to have a long soak in the spa bath.”
Bristow
