Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre is perfectly suited to both business and leisure travellers. Conveniently located opposite the stunning Whangarei Town Basin and new Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery. The popular Whangarei hotel is just a few minutes walk from the Whangarei city centre as well as some of Whangarei’s most tranquil bush walks and gardens. The majestic Bay of Islands is less than one hour’s drive from our 4 star Whangarei hotel.
All comfortable guest rooms and suites are air-conditioned and offer FREE unlimited WiFi. Standard Rooms & Suites located in the rear wing of the hotel are currently being renovated to reflect a modern vibe, with hints of nautical character. Some of these refurbished Superior Twin & King Hotel Rooms will be ready for stays from 20 December 2021, with the rest due for completion by the end of March 2022. Alternatively opt for a Marina View King Room with views overlooking the Town Basin Marina and new Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Hotel facilities include the popular on-site Portobello Restaurant and fully-licensed Anchor Down Lounge Bar, as well as complimentary off-street car parking. Work out in the fitness centre, swim laps in the indoor heated pool or relax in the spa pool.
All comfortable guest rooms and suites are air-conditioned and offer FREE unlimited WiFi. Standard Rooms & Suites located in the rear wing of the hotel are currently being renovated to reflect a modern vibe, with hints of nautical character. Some of these refurbished Superior Twin & King Hotel Rooms will be ready for stays from 20 December 2021, with the rest due for completion by the end of March 2022. Alternatively opt for a Marina View King Room with views overlooking the Town Basin Marina and new Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Hotel facilities include the popular on-site Portobello Restaurant and fully-licensed Anchor Down Lounge Bar, as well as complimentary off-street car parking. Work out in the fitness centre, swim laps in the indoor heated pool or relax in the spa pool.
Superior King Marina View
Stay in a spacious Marina View King Room at Distinction Whangarei Hotel and enjoy views from your room and private upstairs balcony out to the Whangarei Town Basin Marina.
Conveniently located on Level 2 of the hotel, opposite the new Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery, these Whangarei hotel rooms offer a range of modern amenities including a plush super king bed, sofa, flat-screen TV & FREE unlimited WiFi. Ensuite bathroom with a shower, spa bath and complimentary toiletries.
Room features include...
Private balcony with outdoor furniture
Air Conditioning
FREE unlimited WiFi
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Sofa
Heating
Bathroom with a shower, spa bath, toilet and range of complimentary Distinction toiletries
Hairdryer
Telephone
32 inch television
Tea and coffee making facilities
Alarm clock
Conveniently located on Level 2 of the hotel, opposite the new Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery, these Whangarei hotel rooms offer a range of modern amenities including a plush super king bed, sofa, flat-screen TV & FREE unlimited WiFi. Ensuite bathroom with a shower, spa bath and complimentary toiletries.
Room features include...
Private balcony with outdoor furniture
Air Conditioning
FREE unlimited WiFi
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Sofa
Heating
Bathroom with a shower, spa bath, toilet and range of complimentary Distinction toiletries
Hairdryer
Telephone
32 inch television
Tea and coffee making facilities
Alarm clock
Junior Suite
Air conditioning
Desk
Fan
Heating
Ironing facilities
Shower
Sofa
Toilet
Towels
TV
Superior Twin
Indulge in a newly refurbished Superior Twin Hotel Room, the ideal Whangarei accommodation for friends and families travelling together. Located in the rear wing of the hotel, these modern, air-conditioned rooms have been meticulously designed with hints of nautical character.
Enhanced soundproofing and luxury cloud-like beds, synonymous with those highly rated at Distinction Dunedin Hotel will ensure a restful night’s sleep. Warm ambient lighting and an over-sized oval mirror offer a touch of glam and the perfect backdrop for a selfie!
These new Superior Rooms include plush new carpet, oversized luggage rack, ample wardrobe space, mini fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms have been fitted with a sleek new vanity and vessel basin, a shower and complimentary Distinction toiletries, saved from going to landfill through The Hotel Weka recycling program. A table with comfortable armchairs, 51” flat screen smart television and free unlimited WiFi help to make working away from home or the office that much easier.
Enhanced soundproofing and luxury cloud-like beds, synonymous with those highly rated at Distinction Dunedin Hotel will ensure a restful night’s sleep. Warm ambient lighting and an over-sized oval mirror offer a touch of glam and the perfect backdrop for a selfie!
These new Superior Rooms include plush new carpet, oversized luggage rack, ample wardrobe space, mini fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms have been fitted with a sleek new vanity and vessel basin, a shower and complimentary Distinction toiletries, saved from going to landfill through The Hotel Weka recycling program. A table with comfortable armchairs, 51” flat screen smart television and free unlimited WiFi help to make working away from home or the office that much easier.
Superior King
Indulge in a newly refurbished Superior King Hotel Room, the ideal Whangarei accommodation for both business travellers and holidaymakers. Located in the rear wing of the hotel, these modern, air-conditioned rooms have been meticulously designed with hints of nautical character.
Enhanced soundproofing and luxury cloud-like king bed, synonymous with those highly rated at Distinction Dunedin Hotel will ensure a restful night’s sleep. Warm ambient lighting and an over-sized oval mirror offer a touch of glam and the perfect backdrop for a selfie!
These new Superior Rooms include plush new carpet, oversized luggage rack, ample wardrobe space, mini fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms have been fitted with a sleek new vanity and vessel basin, a shower and complimentary Distinction toiletries, saved from going to landfill through The Hotel Weka recycling program. A table with comfortable armchairs, 51” flat screen smart television and free unlimited WiFi help to make working away from home or the office that much easier.
Enhanced soundproofing and luxury cloud-like king bed, synonymous with those highly rated at Distinction Dunedin Hotel will ensure a restful night’s sleep. Warm ambient lighting and an over-sized oval mirror offer a touch of glam and the perfect backdrop for a selfie!
These new Superior Rooms include plush new carpet, oversized luggage rack, ample wardrobe space, mini fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms have been fitted with a sleek new vanity and vessel basin, a shower and complimentary Distinction toiletries, saved from going to landfill through The Hotel Weka recycling program. A table with comfortable armchairs, 51” flat screen smart television and free unlimited WiFi help to make working away from home or the office that much easier.

Good to know...
9 Riverside Drive, 0112 Whangarei, New Zealand
City: Whangarei
Region: Northland
Check-in from 14:00
Check-out until to 10:00
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre accepts special requests. Add them in the next step!
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the prices always the same even if the date changes?Prices vary based on various factors which may be seasonal, day of the week, occupation status of the hotel, promotions, particular fairs in the city and more. The advice, to see the prices, is to enter the dates of your stay and make your own comparisons.
- Is breakfast always included?No, it depends on the rate and on the establishment whether it is organized to offer it or not. Check well before booking what is included and what is not and what type of service is offered.
- Can I make special requests?Of course, when booking you will have a field where you can write directly to the structure and make your requests. These will be evaluated by the hotel which will answer you directly. In this decision making process MeTour is not responsible.
- What types of beds will I find in the room I have booked?The type of bed is usually specified in the room card. If you have special requests or needs, you can indicate them at the time of booking by writing them in the "special requests" field which will be forwarded directly to the hotel. In this process MeTour is not responsible.
- What is Pay in Structural and Payment Pre-Authorization?When you book, some establishments offer the possibility to pay directly at the establishment. In these cases you will simply be asked to insert your credit (or debit) card to guarantee the reservation, but without any charge. The sum will be withdrawn from your credit card only in the cases provided for by the policies and conditions relating to your reservation. In other cases, when the Partner does not adopt automatic availability and booking systems, but confirms reservations "manually", then you will be asked to insert your credit (or debit) card to guarantee the reservation, to then be charged directly at the same time the Partner confirms the booking (within 24-48 hours). At that moment you will receive an email with the booking confirmation and the payment.
- How do I know if my card has been pre-authorised?Consulting the balance of your credit card you will see that your available balance will be temporarily reduced by the amount of your reservation. In other cases and depending on the policy of your Credit Card circuit, you could also find an entry in the monthly summary of card movements: "operation pending". The blocking of the pre-authorization, depending on the situation, will be maintained according to the policies and terms and conditions of the reservation.
- How can I cancel or modify my reservation?Easy, enter the customer area with your credentials and from there you can modify or cancel your reservation. Remember that changing dates or canceling with a refund request depends on the rate you chose when booking.
- Can I transfer my reservation to another person?For this request, contact the property directly which may have a specific policy in this regard or may need further data on the person to whom you want to transfer the reservation.
- How can I get help with my booking?Enter the customer area with your credentials and from there you can contact us or by writing through our contact form specifying your booking number and the reason for the contact request. We recommend that you also leave a telephone number where you can be reached in case of need.
- Are there any Taxes, Local Charges or Extras to be paid directly on site?If not clearly indicated in the booking rates or structure policies, payments may be required directly to the structure for tourist taxes, local charges or extras not included in the rate. The advice is to read everything carefully before booking or writing to us via our contact form.
- Are small pets allowed?We invite you to read the property policy or contact us through our contact form for more information.
- Covid 19 Reservations/Cancellations/Change Dates/Refunds:For reservations made, we advise you to keep in mind the risk related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the related government measures. If you book a non "flexible" or "non-cancellable" or "non-changeable" rate, you may not be entitled to a refund in the event of cancellation or the r. Any requests for cancellation or date changes will be managed according to the policy of the rate chosen at the time of booking and any laws on consumer protection. In uncertain times like these, MeTour recommends booking with rates that allow free cancellation or date changes, so that if you change plans or restrictions intervene, you can cancel for free until the deadline set by the structure.
- Covid-19: restrictions and travel adviceMeTour encourages its Partners to adopt a careful prevention policy against the Covid-19 pandemic, promoting those structures with strict sanitation and control protocols and monitors any situations of contagion by blocking reservations for those particularly affected structures or places. However, not being able to intervene directly on the structures, which are independent of MeTour, the advice Before booking and reaching the structure, is to check if there are travel restrictions in place. In fact, travel could only be authorized for specific reasons and, in particular, those for tourist purposes could not be allowed. We advise you to visit the government websites of the various destination countries around the world, the WHO (World Health Organization) website and the Local Government bodies, Official Information Websites and, last but not least, the website of the Booked Accommodations . MeTour is not responsible for the content of the aforementioned sites, but advises you to consult news as updated as possible.

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The structure is free of architectural barriers and guarantees full accessibility to people in wheelchairs.

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