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      Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

      259 Reviews
      #17 of 34 Hotels in Whangarei
      9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei 0112, New Zealand
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      Overview
      3.5
      259 reviews
      • Excellent15%
      • Very good29%
      • Average35%
      • Poor13%
      • Terrible8%
      Travellers talk about
      “town basin” (20 reviews)
      “indoor pool” (6 reviews)
      “superior room” (7 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Breakfast Buffet
      Air Conditioning
      Pool
      Non-Smoking Rooms
      Restaurant
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      Bar/Lounge
      Fitness centre
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      Business Centre
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      3.5 Star Hotel
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      1 - 5 of 253 reviews

      Reviewed 2 days ago
      Good location

      The room was a little dated but the room was a large enough for two people. The tea and coffee was good and there was ample milk in the fridge. The gym could use some updating and there were only light weights or heavy weights,...More

      Thank Elise147
      Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
      Little things matter

      I have stayed here about 10 times for work, it's a good hotel but not very consistent. Often there are little things missing like : compendiums missing from rooms, expired milk in the fridge, items missing from breakfast order, cutlery not delivered with room service,...More

      Thank Jea M
      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Nice Clean Hotel

      Very nice and clean place to stay, Restaurant was great nice food, staff were easy going and would out of your way to help. while staying here for the week rooms were clean and tidy. would stay again.

      Thank jabbanz
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      A little dated

      OK visit. Just a little dated. Staff were nice but the Portobello Restaurant was overpriced so we walked around the other side of the marina for dinner. The pool area was run down and not really very clean but the spa area was nice in...More

      Thank Graeme B
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      amazing views and very convenient.

      this hotel has the ability to be the best hotel in whangarei.it has amazing views over the basin and boats that are so relaxing.sadly the decor is very tired and dark.the tap in our room made so much noise.hairline cracks in basin makes it look...More

      Thank goldy538
      Response from DistinctionWhangarei, General Manager at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference CentreResponded 2 weeks ago

      Thank you for the feedback and appreciate you taking time to provide advice. The information you have supplied will be taken up with the front office staff. Kind regards Murray Cook

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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Restaurant
      • Free Parking
      • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
      • Pool
      • Room Service
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Business Centre with Internet Access
      • Room Service
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Laundry Service
      • Conference Facilities
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
      • Things to do
      • Restaurant
      • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
      • Pool
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Heated pool
      • Indoor pool
      Details
      • Price range
      • US$94 - US$129 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Room types
      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Suites
      • Number of rooms
      • 115
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      "top floor has good views."
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      "Rooms on second floor have balconies but all rooms overlooking the river have slightly more traffic noise..."
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