Whangarei Hotel Guide. Hotels in Kensington, Whangarei, New Zealand

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Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
3.0 star property
Kensington
The price is €452
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and absolutely friendly staff. The location is ideal and within walking distance to great eats. I’ll definitely book here again. "
United States
Connie
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Kensington Motel
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Lupton Lodge

Lupton Lodge
4.0 star property
8.4 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (283 reviews)
"Charming property, quiet, spacious and comfortable. The included breakfast and the ordered gourmet dinner were superior! Friendly and knowledgeable owner. "
United States
Joan
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Lupton Lodge
View from property

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (570 reviews)
"Great spot to stay in beautiful Tutakaka. The restauraunt was only open limited hours (for breakfast) which was no problem for us, but worth noting for some travellers. There are good places to eat nearby. Room was huge, clean and appeared to be recently renovated. "
Australia
Jeremy
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Property grounds

Kauri Villas

Kauri Villas
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"This place is a paradise. We truly enjoyed our stay. We booked two nights so we could fully enjoy two complete days, although we ended up leaving in the late afternoon on the second day. We would have loved to stay even longer if we could. All the amenities are of very high quality. The heated pool and spa are amazing, and the barbecue was excellent. We had a wonderful barbecue, and everything was just perfect. We will definitely come back."
Australia
Naty
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Kauri Villas
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Top Hill House

Top Hill House
4.0 star property
15.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"This was an absolute treat to stay in, great location and friendly "
Australia
Thea
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Top Hill House
Staircase

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
Onerahi, 7.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (229 reviews)
"Good experience staying at the hotel. Spacious clean room, beautiful view. Staff especially Raewyn was very helpful. Breakfast and restaurant is great too. Worth the price and overall a great stay. "
Australia
Mukul
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Premier Ocean View Apart) | Balcony

Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (244 reviews)
"Beautiful location! Great room!"
Australia
Kathryn
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Pacific Rendezvous
Reception

Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (275 reviews)
"Excellent - very nice, well equipped room. Bonus was having a nice laundry room available as well."
United States
Gregory
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Lodge Bordeaux
On the beach, beach towels

The Sands Motel

The Sands Motel
2.0 star property
21.3 km from Kensington
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Staff very accommodating. Amazing beachfront."
Australia
Karene
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
The Sands Motel
Studio | View from room

Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (305 reviews)
"Great Location. Close to Hospital for appointments and close to all the best sights of the city. And walking distance to wonderful day spa AV spa"
United States
Teri
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Quest Whangarei
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Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
Whau Valley, 1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (534 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good value for money."
Australia
Deeksha
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Kingswood Manor Motel
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Large Studio)

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (208 reviews)
"Very spacious and comfortable room with a convenient kitchenette with a cooktop range. "
Canada
Joyce
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Indoor pool

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3.0 star property
Riverside, 2.1 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (621 reviews)
"Great location. Good amenities. "
Australia
Dean
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Executive Triple Room

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"The room was compact but very clean and tidy Staff were very helpful to arrange after hours check-in for us. Would happily stay here again."
Australia
Leanne
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
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Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (144 reviews)
"One of the features of the motel is parking outside the unit. Excellent!!! Clean and conveniently located to both hospital and the city "
Australia
David
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Studio, Ground Floor

Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (357 reviews)
"Nice, tidy and comfortable stay, with a spa and pool that the kids loved! Friendly and helpful staff. "
Australia
Sharn
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Continental Motel
Interior

Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei
2.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 2 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (408 reviews)
"Clean, fairly basic lodgings. Staff very pleasant and helpful in manually checking me in due to issue with Expedia's booking system."
Australia
Mark
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Classic House, Multiple Beds, City View | Front of property

Regent Residential Villa

Regent Residential Villa
3.5 star property
Regent, 1 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (36 reviews)
"Safe and friendly service "
Australia
Paolo
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Regent Residential Villa
Corporate Studio

Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (125 reviews)
"Amazing friendly host, clean and tidy room, close to shops 😊"
Australia
Leena
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

One Tree Point

Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Reotahi Bay.

Whangarei Central

While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum.

Onerahi

While Onerahi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Claphams National Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum.

Marsden Point

While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reotahi Bay and Mount Manaia.

Parahaki

If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei

10/10 Excellent
"Close to everything"
Robbie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Quest Whangarei

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kensington?
Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Whangarei's Kensington neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Whangarei Quarry Gardens as part of your Kensington travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Kensington?
For your stay in Kensington, Kensington Motel is one of the top choices based on our traveller data. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix.
How many hotels are there in the Kensington area?
Expedia has 7 Kensington hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Whangarei area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Kensington.
What is there to do around this Whangarei neighbourhood?
Whangarei Quarry Gardens is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Kensington. When you're sightseeing in Whangarei, Quarry Arts Centre and Old Library Arts Centre are also worth a stop.