Kensington

Whangarei

A garden with a waterfall, red and pink flowers, and a rocky landscape.
A gravel path surrounded by lush greenery and large leaves.
A landscaped garden with a gravel path, various shrubs, and flowering plants.
A gravel path flanked by lush greenery and a large rock.
A dense tropical forest with various green plants, including large aloe vera plants and ferns.

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Top hotels in Kensington

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel

2 out of 5
85 Kamo Rd Whangarei Northland
The price is €103 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
€103
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Great staff, very friendly and location was great"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Kensington Motel
Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix

Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix

Whangarei Northland
Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Friendly staff very tidy cabin where i was staying , kitchen had everything including bbq outside. Great setting.Communication was timely."

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive Whangarei
Fully refundable
The price is €110 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€110
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
7.8/10 Good! (642 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Thoroughly enjoyed our short weekend away ✨ Will definitely be coming back here again"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street Whangarei
The price is €68 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
€68
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ...
Aaron Court Motel
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road Whangarei
The price is €81 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€81
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (373 reviews)
"We had a party of 4 and were in Room 1 which had 2 single beds in the bedroom and a queen bed in the lounge so was perfect for our group. Room 1 has its own parking space away from the others so no problem there. The main car-parks are normal size, the issue is the size of the vehicle using them ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Continental Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road Whangarei Northland
The price is €80 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
€80
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (550 reviews)
"Property was clean & tidy, and was serviced every day with clean towels and bed made. Entrance to Facility coming off the main road from the city is a bit dangerous when traffic is coming from Kamo. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay at Kingswood."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Kingswood Manor Motel
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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.

Whangarei Central

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

Parahaki

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

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 Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

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.



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