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

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

1. Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
2.0 star property
Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"The room was spotless and shining, with everything you and walking distance to the local restaurants, cafes etc."
Australia
Jocelyn
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Kensington Motel
A two-story house with a covered patio, a stone fireplace, and a solar panel roof.

2. Wolfe Street

Wolfe Street
4.0 star property
Regent, 1.4 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Good value for the money"
Australia
Alwin
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Wolfe Street
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

3. Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (382 reviews)
"Very clean. Staff was very friendly and kept the hot tub open for us for 30 mins past closing."
United States
Kamalu
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Continental Motel
Bathroom

4. ASURE Avenue Heights Motel

ASURE Avenue Heights Motel
3.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Amazing place and very friendly and our dog was loved by the owner :)"
Australia
andrew
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
ASURE Avenue Heights Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
Avenues, 1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
A modern house with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a fenced garden area with palm trees and shrubs.

6. 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 €142
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Lodge Bordeaux
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and green leaf-patterned pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp on the left side.

7. Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (223 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
A reception area with a glass door, a sign indicating 'RECEPTION', and a small outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

8. Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
Whau Valley, 1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (560 reviews)
"Easy check in. Nice clean. Good location"
Australia
Sara
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Kingswood Manor Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a radiator, and a door leading to another room.

9. Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (327 reviews)
"Happy with this accomodation. Staff were helpful and a good roomy apartment. Simple parking and central to plenty of food options including the excellent New World in the vcinity."
Australia
Michael
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Motel Six
A two-story building with multiple windows and a covered porch area.

10. Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel
3.5 star property
Regent, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (612 reviews)
"Lovely stay, had everything we needed."
Australia
Jade
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Discovery Settlers Hotel
A room with a large window, a potted plant, a black chair, and a patterned cushion.

11. Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (320 reviews)
"Right in the town centre so easy to walk to cafes and the shops. Good sized room, adequate cooking facilities, really quiet except for the rubbish truck at 4.30am!"
Australia
Vanessa
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Quest Whangarei
A motel with a red exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot with cars.

12. Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Woodhill, 2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"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."
Australia
Mae
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
A two-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Regent Residential Villa

Regent Residential Villa
3.5 star property
Regent, 1 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (39 reviews)
"The location is convenient, with two large supermarkets just a one-minute walk away. It is run by kind hosts; I was especially well looked after by H during my stay. I would love to visit again."
Australia
Cooke
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Regent Residential Villa
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of buildings.

14. Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (130 reviews)
"Property in a great location "
Australia
Rob
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a building with a metal roof.

15. Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Woodhill, 2.4 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (381 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly, everything was clean and the rooms had lots of room."
Canada
Ken
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading outside.

16. Lupton Lodge

Lupton Lodge
4.0 star property
8.4 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, food was brilliant and facilities top notch"
Australia
Michael
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Lupton Lodge
A view from a window with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, overlooking a lush garden with various tropical plants and a building in the background.

17. Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
Onerahi, 7.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (236 reviews)
"Good sized rooms, comfortable bed. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Samantha
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a ceiling fan.

18. Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (585 reviews)
"Stayed one night. Was just what we needed. Very spacious."
Australia
Gareth
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
A wooden deck with two chairs and a small table overlooking a coastal landscape with a view of the sea and greenery.

19. Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (248 reviews)
"Absolutely Stunning!! The advertisements don’t do this slice of paradise justice!"
United States
Omak
The price is €135
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Pacific Rendezvous
A pool area with a view of a garden through a lattice window.

20. 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, (657 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Paula
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
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Compare popular hotels in Kensington

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.
Kensington Motel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
37 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
Continental Motel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
382 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
94 reviews
View
A modern house with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a fenced garden area with palm trees and shrubs.
Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
286 reviews
View
A room with a large window, a potted plant, a black chair, and a patterned cushion.
Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
320 reviews
View

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.

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 Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum.

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.

A coastal landscape with a rugged cliff, a bay with a small town, and rolling hills.

Marsden Cove

While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach 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.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great thank you"
Jim and Leh 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Bk's Pohutukawa 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, Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix 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.