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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 S$130
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Kensington Motel
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, individually decorated

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 S$121
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Continental Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

3. Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 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, (607 reviews)
"Lovely stay, had everything we needed."
Australia
Jade
The price is S$115
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Reception

5. Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (282 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful! Loved the place! Will definitely be back again!"
Australia
Adam
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Lodge Bordeaux
View from room

6. Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (314 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay handy to all facilities and the room was spacious."
Australia
Jannett Evelyn Bell. Lance Te
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Quest Whangarei
Seasonal outdoor pool

7. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.4 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (116 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable stay"
United States
Dereck
The price is S$98
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Aaron Court Motel
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8. Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (321 reviews)
"Was a comfortable stay with plenty of amenities to use and the staff are very friendly and helpful, everyone staying when I was there was quite and respectful, will be staying again"
Australia
Sativa
The price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Motel Six
Front of property

9. Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (556 reviews)
"Clean rooms nice and quiet"
Australia
Dean
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Kingswood Manor Motel
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

10. Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"Property in a great location "
Australia
Rob
The price is S$144
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

11. Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"Room was impeccably clean, comfortable bed, good location"
Australia
Tracy
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Exterior

12. Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (151 reviews)
"Would stay there again, helpful staff, clean and comfortable"
Australia
Lindsay
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Outdoor 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 S$143
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 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 S$172
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
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 S$96
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Regent Residential Villa
Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, individually decorated

16. 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 S$114
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Staircase

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, (234 reviews)
"Good sized rooms, comfortable bed. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Samantha
The price is S$127
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Exterior

18. 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 S$79
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Top Hill House
View from property

19. Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (579 reviews)
"Breakfast was fabulous"
Australia
BEV
The price is S$197
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Balcony

20. Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (246 reviews)
"Great property for families!"
New Zealand
David
The price is S$193
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Pacific Rendezvous
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Beautiful view of Mount Manaia in Whangarei Heads, New Zealand with a blue sky in the background

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 Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum.

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 Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Quarry Gardens.

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

Motel Six

Motel Six

10/10 Excellent
"We have stayed here quite a few times now. Central location, free carpark, friendly staff, comfortable. Not 5-star but good value for money."
Brian 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Motel Six

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.
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.

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