Refurbished accommodations in a central Whangarei location – walking distance to Kensington Stadium, Kensington Hospital, Kensington Hub and Mair Park walkway. Our studios, 1-bedroom units and 2-bedroom units have all been refurbished within the last year and offer great value for money. Enjoy our swimming pool and BBQ area, SKY TV, FREE WIFI. Lots of local restaurants, cafés and takeaway outlets are only a few steps from the Kensington Motel. It is a short walk to the local supermarket, pharmacy and post office. There is plenty of parking on site and street parking for trucks and additional vehicles in the back street at the rear of the motel. We take pride in the quality and cleanliness of our rooms and looking after all our guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Whangarei, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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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
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Adams
    Australia Australia
    In close proximity to Whangarei hospital as I had family there who I was visiting.
  • Robert
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Recently refurbished, very clean, nice bed. Great spot close to a number of restaurants' and shopping area. Easy access to town and main road connection a step away.
  • Jana
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean room. Kay was very friendly and kind. Our bed was comfortable and the appliances were all in good working order. The neighborhood was busy but our room was quiet. Easy drive to City Center. Found a wonderful little Cafe close by for...

Area info

Amenities of Kensington Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Kensington Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 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 2 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 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Kensington Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that you cannot check in outside reception opening hours.

Please note that the swimming pool is open from November to March.

Please let Kensington Motel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note there is only one designated car or van parking space per room.

There are no arrivals accepted on December 25th and January 1st each year.

A $20 fee applies for electric vehicle charging.

A $50 fee applies for any unreasonable mess or untidiness in the unit.

FAQs about Kensington Motel

  • Room options at Kensington Motel include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • The prices at Kensington Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kensington Motel is 1.3 miles from the center of Whangarei. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Kensington Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, Kensington Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Kensington Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.