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Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
3.0 star property
Kensington
The price is S$519
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
Living area

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$143
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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)
The price is S$191
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
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 S$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Kauri Villas
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, (549 reviews)
"Good Room, good location"
Australia
STEVE
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Kingswood Manor Motel
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, (641 reviews)
"very cleaned room, very friendly staff, excellent bar and food."
Australia
Pa Bawi
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
View from room

Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (312 reviews)
"It’s ok, good for somewhere to rest briefly"
Australia
Crystal
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Quest Whangarei
Balcony

Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (246 reviews)
"My wife and I have been to Pacific Rendezvous before and its a stunning place. "
Australia
Sean
The price is S$192
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Pacific Rendezvous
Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (370 reviews)
"Second time staying here both times been excellent will definitely be coming back"
Australia
Koata
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Continental Motel
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 S$238
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Sands Motel
Reception

Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
Avenues, 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$194
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Lodge Bordeaux
Exterior

Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Woodhill, 2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (148 reviews)
"Would stay there again, helpful staff, clean and comfortable"
Australia
Lindsay
The price is S$109
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Cherry Court Motor 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, (232 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 S$113
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Front of property

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$111
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Regent Residential Villa
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, (88 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
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, (601 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 S$132
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (317 reviews)
"Good tidy Motel with friendly staff. A but dated but very tidy and comfortable. Good location. "
Australia
Shelley
The price is S$108
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Motel Six
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei
2.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 2 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (413 reviews)
"Was very close to all places I needed to go"
Australia
Neil
The price is S$110
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
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, (212 reviews)
"We had a great overnight stay and would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly & helpful staff, close to the town basin & restaurants."
Australia
Narelle
The price is S$135
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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$139
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Pembrooke 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.

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.

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.

Parahaki

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

Marsden Cove

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

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Room was impeccably clean, comfortable bed, good location"
Tracy 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours 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.
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.

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