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

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area

1. Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
2.0 star property
Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 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 €90
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Kensington Motel
Studio, Ground Floor

2. Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (376 reviews)
"Second time staying here both times been excellent will definitely be coming back"
Australia
Koata
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Continental Motel
Room

3. Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
Avenues, 1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Outdoor pool

4. Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel
3.5 star property
Regent, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (609 reviews)
"Lovely stay, had everything we needed."
Australia
Jade
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Reception

5. Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (286 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, excellent room with spa bath and superb breakfast."
United Kingdom
Brian
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Lodge Bordeaux
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

6. Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (322 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Easy check in & check out, accommodating & everything was as it should be! Even free sky sports etc!"
Australia
Geppina
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Motel Six
Pool

7. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.4 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable stay"
United States
Dereck
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Aaron Court Motel
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Large Studio)

8. Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (218 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Studio | View from room

9. Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (316 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay handy to all facilities and the room was spacious."
Australia
Jannett Evelyn Bell. Lance Te
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Quest Whangarei
Front of property

10. Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (557 reviews)
"Easy check in. Nice clean. Good location"
Australia
Sara
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Kingswood Manor Motel
Corporate Studio

11. Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (129 reviews)
"Property in a great location "
Australia
Rob
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
Pool

12. ASURE Avenue Heights Motel

ASURE Avenue Heights Motel
3.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
ASURE Avenue Heights Motel
Pool

13. Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
2.4 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (380 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Property felt safe. Parking was easy and accessible. A little noisy due to the adjacent hiway, otherwise very nice. "
United States
Kathy
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
Indoor pool

14. Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3.0 star property
Riverside, 2.1 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (648 reviews)
"Old and dated but the staff were excellent, they could not be more helpful if they tried. Great beds, and clean and quiet. Will stay again"
Australia
Allan
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Classic House, Multiple Beds, City View | Front of property

15. Regent Residential Villa

Regent Residential Villa
3.5 star property
Regent, 1 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (36 reviews)
"Overbooked us! Showed up and had no room! We had 2 drive 2 hours to find a room. Owner said he would cancel and he didn’t! "
Canada
Joan
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Regent Residential Villa
Exterior

16. Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (154 reviews)
"Would stay there again, helpful staff, clean and comfortable"
Australia
Lindsay
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Royal Balcony Room

17. Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei
2.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 2 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (414 reviews)
"Was very close to all places I needed to go"
Australia
Neil
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Staircase

18. Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
Onerahi, 7.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (234 reviews)
"Good sized rooms, comfortable bed. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Samantha
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Exterior

19. Top Hill House

Top Hill House
4.0 star property
15.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"What a beautiful lovely homestead. Owner was very helpful and welcoming.Wonderful fireplace to keep you cozy, spacious bedrooms, natural surroundings on a farm that provided a absolutely stunning view."
Australia
Justin
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Top Hill House
View from property

20. Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (583 reviews)
"Stayed one night. Was just what we needed. Very spacious."
Australia
Gareth
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with a rugged cliff, a bay with a small town, and rolling hills.

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 Mcleod Bay.

A waterfront with boats docked, a pier with a red-roofed building, and greenery along the shore.

Whangarei Central

While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

Two lions behind a chain-link fence with a 'Keep Hands Clear' sign.
Photo by Tara Jabbari
Open Photo by Tara Jabbari

Kamo

While Kamo isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach.

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

Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Booked a one bedroom unit and the rooms were very clean with comfortable beds. I thought it would be noisy as we were close to the main road but the unit was very quiet. Check in was easy and the manager/owner was lovely and very helpful. Will definitely stay there again."
Mae 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Cherry Court Motor Lodge

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.
How many hotels are there in the Kensington area?
Expedia has 8 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.