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Kensington Motel

Whangarei, Northland

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Perfect for nature loversOnly 1.4 km to Whangarei Quarry Gardens and 2.8 km to A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park

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4.5/5

GoodFrom 20 reviews

5.0/517 May 2026

LuAna • Family Trip

In room cook top, microwave and fully equipped kitchen. Very clean rooms. Serviced daily if thats what you want. Handy to a variety of restaurants and takeaway places. Awesome staff. This is our third time staying here.

5.0/59 Apr 2026

Nigel • Couple Trip

Nice, did the job

5.0/526 Mar 2026

Beau • Solo Trip

Fantastic

5.0/523 Mar 2026

Connie • Family Trip

Clean, comfortable and absolutely friendly staff. The location is ideal and within walking distance to great eats. I’ll definitely book here again.

5.0/58 Jan 2026

Sik To • Family Trip

Helpful staff

5.0/510 Oct 2025

Dianne e • Couple Trip

The lady at checkin was super friendly. Room was just what we needed for a one night stay. Great water pressure in the shower.

5.0/529 Jul 2025

Jenny

Very handy to eating places. Clean and comfortable. Inexpensive

5.0/510 May 2025

John

Ideal for attending Kensington Hospital

5.0/52 May 2025

Bj • Couple Trip

Very clean. Friendly staff. Would come again. Easy parking & close to restaurants etc l

5.0/514 Apr 2025

Fatima

Great customer service

5.0/57 Jan 2025

yasmeen

very clean

5.0/531 Dec 2024

Agnes • Family Trip

Clean and comfortable room. Great value. It was good.

4.0/528 Dec 2025

Jonathan • Family Trip

Clean room and friendly staff, just a bit tired.

4.0/520 Oct 2025

Matthew • Family Trip

Very warm welcome

4.0/518 Aug 2025

Alison • Couple Trip

The location is great - within walking distance of private medical facilities, restaurants and other eateries. There are also hot plates in the rooms. This is an older motel but spotlessly clean, run by very helpful and hospitable people and a comfortable place to be.

4.0/513 May 2025

Ulrich • Couple Trip

Rooms are tidyn clean, helpful and friendly reception.

4.0/515 Apr 2025

Carol • Couple Trip

A bit tired but comfortable and very convenient to Kensington Hospital.

4.0/511 Mar 2025

Nikala • Couple Trip

Clean and tidy and a comfortable sleep.

3.0/515 Oct 2025

Mark

Just dated and a little noisy, otherwise all okay, great for overnighter

3.0/51 May 2025

Richard • Couple Trip

Nice person. Dingy looking room. Needs an upgrade. over priced.

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85 Kamo Rd, Whangarei, Northland, NZ

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Accommodation Rules

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Please note that you cannot check in outside reception opening hours.Please note that the swimming pool is open from November to March.Please let Kensington Motel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please note there is only one designated car or van parking space per room.
You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.All requests for check-in outside of scheduled hours are subject to approval by the property and must be requested before arrival.Please note that the swimming pool is open from October to March from 10:00 to 20:00.Please note that an additional charge of NZD 20 per half an hour will apply for late check-out. Quiet hours are between 21:00 and 08:00.On-site parking is available for one car per reserved room.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.Swimming pool is closed from Wed 1 Apr 2026 until Wed 30 Sept 2026

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-8:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

The front desk is open during the following times:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel Location
Located in Whangarei (Kensington), Kensington Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Mair Park and Hundertwasser Art Centre. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Whangarei Quarry Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Whangarei Art Museum.

Kensington Motel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - Thu, 17 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children