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

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

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Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
3.0 star property
Kensington
The price is €359
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
2.0 star property
Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 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
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Kensington Motel
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, (573 reviews)
"Great location, Great vibe away from Auckland and very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing experience!"
Australia
Mohammed
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
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, (284 reviews)
"It is s really nice place to stay."
Australia
Neil
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Lupton Lodge
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 €82
includes taxes & fees
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden Area | Bathroom

Top Hill House

Top Hill House
4.0 star property
15.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"This was an absolute treat to stay in, great location and friendly "
Australia
Thea
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Top Hill House
Property grounds

Kauri Villas

Kauri Villas
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Great place to stay. With beautiful views and a well maintained Kauri Villas. It is a perfect place to get away. Our grandson said the gamesroom and the views was a big hit for him. Thank you"
Australia
Patrick
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Kauri Villas
Reception

Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (280 reviews)
"Excellent - very nice, well equipped room. Bonus was having a nice laundry room available as well."
United States
Gregory
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Lodge Bordeaux
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, (637 reviews)
"very cleaned room, very friendly staff, excellent bar and food."
Australia
Pa Bawi
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
Avenues, 1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
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, (311 reviews)
"It’s ok, good for somewhere to rest briefly"
Australia
Crystal
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Quest Whangarei
Studio, Ground Floor

Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (366 reviews)
"Room was very clean, modern/updated, and quiet."
Australia
Joanne
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Continental Motel
Front of property

Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
Whau Valley, 1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (545 reviews)
"Good Room, good location"
Australia
STEVE
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Kingswood Manor Motel
Bathroom

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"We had a 3 night stay in an apartment room which had everything that we needed. Comfy beds and easy parking. We will definitely stay again"
Australia
Deb
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
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)
"My wife and I have been to Pacific Rendezvous before and its a stunning place. "
Australia
Sean
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Pacific Rendezvous
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (147 reviews)
"Would stay there again, helpful staff, clean and comfortable"
Australia
Lindsay
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Living area

Ora Springs Retreat

Ora Springs Retreat
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Kensington
The price is €233
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Ora Springs Retreat
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
9 Jun - 10 Jun
The Sands Motel
Outdoor pool

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel
3.5 star property
Regent, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (597 reviews)
"the hotel is quiet, nothing strange and no complaint at all, the reception staff was super friendly and nice, although the facility might be a little outdated, but it is good for value."
Australia
Yu
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Outdoor pool

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 €101
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Cheviot Park 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 Mcleod Bay.

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.

Whangarei Central

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

Marsden Cove

While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Whangarei Heads: Busby Head Track Trail with View on Mount Manaia, Coastal Cliffs, and Volcanic Landscapes of Northland, New Zealand

Regent

Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

8/10 Good
"For what we needed, the accommodation was very pleasing."
Nicholas 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Kingswood Manor Motel

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.