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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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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.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.1
Low score for Whangarei
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Portobello Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • 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 table
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free 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 cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional 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 pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

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.

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The fine print
Must-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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Pool table
    • Swimming pool

  • Room options at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre has 1 restaurant:

    • Portobello Restaurant

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.