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    Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

    233 Reviews
    #17 of 34 Hotels in Whangarei
    9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei 0112, New Zealand
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          Overview
          3.5
          233 reviews
          • Excellent13%
          • Very good31%
          • Average34%
          • Poor15%
          • Terrible7%
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          “town basin” (19 reviews)
          “overlooking the marina” (6 reviews)
          “indoor pool” (6 reviews)
          Free Internet
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          Breakfast Buffet
          Pool
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          1 - 5 of 233 reviews

          Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
          One night visit

          This was a very disappointing experience, not the first time we've stayed but certainly our last!The Hotel is tired and worn out !My evening meal in the dining room was not edible ! Ok it was a Monday night but one should still be able...More

          Thank 146merrilynw
          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          A good option!

          I have stayed at this hotel a couple of times now. The most recent time was last week. Both times I have stayed I have had a Superior King room with Breakfast included. The rooms are nice and large, and (the Superior King Rooms) have...More

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

          Thank you for a well written and constructive review. It is great you have taken advantage of the superior rooms with the marina view and your comments are appreciated. It is possible that when you returned later at night there may have been a conference...More

          Reviewed 3 weeks ago
          Great waiting staff - poor House Keeping

          Finding a good place to stay in Whangarei is not easy - particularly when you need to be there for a longer period than 1 or 2 nights. We recently booked for 9 nights, whilst visiting family. The check-in experience was average, being told on...More

          Thank Mark B
          Reviewed 3 weeks ago
          Had not prebooked , stumbled on it late turned out to be perfect for our needs

          Frequent & high level traveller usually prebook all accom. Classier looking place then some we drove past so booked in, was welcomed allbet at rack-rate. Took a better knigsize room with marina view. Very good room, clean ,good amenities &Wifi included. For a conference type...More

          Thank GJA54
          Response from DistinctionWhangarei, General Manager at Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference CentreResponded 2 weeks ago

          Thank you for the feed back and hopefully we get to see you again when visiting Whangarei. Kind regards Murray Cook

          Reviewed 5 weeks ago
          Meetings destination

          I stayed here years ago when it was under the Kingsgate banner and doubt that anything has changed. It really needs an upgrade as it is tired and dull. However, this review is more about the hotel as a meetings destination. Generally, Whangarei still has...More

          Thank Dr Benjamin P
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          • Restaurant
          • Free Parking
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          • Pool
          • Room Service
          • Free Internet
          • Bar/Lounge
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          • Free Parking
          • Business Centre with Internet Access
          • Room Service
          • Dry Cleaning
          • Meeting Rooms
          • Laundry Service
          • Conference Facilities
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          • Restaurant
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          • Pool
          • Bar/Lounge
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          • US$91 - US$119 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Suites
          • Number of rooms
          • 115
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          "Marina view rooms in 2 story bldg opposite main motel are better but dearer"
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          "Street view has river views but noisy"
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          "Maybe the upper floor would not be as noisy."
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