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The Kentish Hotel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
ATM/banking on site
Queen Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $75
$65 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

Explore the area

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5 Queen Street, Waiuku, 2123
  • Place, Waiuku Sports Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Thornlea Grove Recreation Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Estate Recreation Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Waiuku

When you stay at The Kentish Hotel in Waiuku, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Tamakae Reserve and River Lane Esplanade Reserve. .This casino hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Waiuku Library and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Waiuku Museum.

What's nearby

  • Waiuku Sports Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Massey Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Thornlea Grove Recreation Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Waiuku Health Plus - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hamilton Estate Recreation Reserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station - 22 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Karma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shires - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Alba - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fitzys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kentish Hotel

The Kentish Hotel offers 11 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Head straight for the casino, or wait for that lucky feeling while you enjoy one of the other recreational opportunities, such as a nightclub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Portside Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Waiuku? This hotel has 269 square feet (25 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Guests may use a train station pick-up service for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Portside Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Portside Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (269 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1851
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (11:00 AM - 10:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 11:30 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [hotel bar.]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Kentish Hotel Waiuku
Kentish Hotel
Kentish Waiuku
The Kentish Hotel Inn
The Kentish Hotel Waiuku
The Kentish Hotel Inn Waiuku

The Kentish Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 122 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What can I say?, it's an old historic propdty Like in Ireland - thin walls but heaps of characters and character! Bathrooms sparkle as they are newly remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Room was fine for the cost. Shared showers needed maintenance, as lights wouldn’t work, and water pressure was questionable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the history, the hotel itself was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to town, parking and friendly, kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

matthew

Okay service, not especially clean or up to date
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff bright fresh accomodation. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

roimata laurene

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not ok for the prize. Had to buy my own milk, bathroom long way from room, place is run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience staying in a hotel with so much history
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room rate was very reasonable. Room was a little cold and needed a little care.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is in the centre of town and looks out over the harbour inlet. There is a large bar with live music the night I was there. The hotel is very old (1858) but well maintained and very clean. Staff friendly.Perfectly placed to explore the Awhitu Peninsular. Food available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
Was ok, a bit run down, had a meal in the restaurant. Was acceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Gina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like old town western hotel with old rooms this is your place. We had the only room with a bathroom. Staff were very nice . Check in at the bar. Had to give 20$ deposit for room key and when we went to check out no one around, so lost that. Not for the faint of heart.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Room comfort
The staff were friendly and eager to please. Melody deserves special mention. A mirror in the room would be nice. The toilet soap dispenser was not working. I will will definitely stay here again. Guinness on tap is the clincher.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

kawana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were nice , but they charge you $20 for the key to the room with assurance that they will refund you , we were leaving at 7am and no one was there to refund us ( we also told them that we were leaving early )
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Debra

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No reception desk, had to go into bar to check in. Accommodation was noisy and very basic. No breakfast was offered. Very expensive for a very basic hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Amenities
This is an old pub, the owners are fixing up rooms and renting them. They were friendly, but this is not a regular hotel. We were there on New Years Eve, and there was a DJ and loud party until well into the new year. Room was small, with no shower. We had a toilet, but had to go out into hallway to get to a shared shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dilshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kentish is a heritage hotel, so if you are looking for modern accommodation this is not your thing. The Kentish has a lot of history and its an awesome old pub/bar and an excellent restaurant which has its own bar. The restaurant seems a more recent extension which is spacious and airy. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and always with a smile. We had an awesome stay. The accommodation is was very simple, but clean and pleasant, and most rooms have no ensuite, which was not clear via Expedia.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Property was lovely, however things like chewing stuck to the cover of the compendium and no toilet paper in two of the three toilets let the place down.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is historical and the separate shower and toilets were a novelty but needed updating as I couldn't shut the toilet door without standing in pee stained wooden toilet surround. The mattresses were extremely thin but the linen was new and clean.
Verified

8/10 Good

Vyv

Liked: Staff & service
Basic.. wouldn't take my wife.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Loud band kept me awake until 12.00 and bar noise until 1.00
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

cappy

Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed linen bottom bed sheet was unclean. Noisy when the disco is pumping and noisy bar patrons at midnight-1300.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was as presented i.e. old; but the rooms were not clean. With that exception it was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Doors slam loudlly all the time. Staff couldn't find my booking on arrival. Very old fashioned rooms. Needs a little work done