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Discovery Settlers Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Photo gallery for Discovery Settlers Hotel

A person floating in a clear blue pool.
A dining area with a large window, a wooden table, and chairs.
A man and a woman sitting at an outdoor table with a glass of wine and bread.
A two-story building with multiple windows and a covered porch area.
A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $94
$82 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

Explore the area

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61 Hatea Drive, Whangarei, 0101
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Reyburn House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio

Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

Executive Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Studio

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, two armchairs, and a view of the outside through large windows.

Comfort Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Studio

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and two framed pictures.

Family Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Whangarei

A stay at Discovery Settlers Hotel places you in the heart of Whangarei, within a 15-minute walk of Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Whangarei Art Museum and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Tuatara Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Town Basin Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Reyburn House - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Botanica & Cafler Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Local Talent - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Suk Jai - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Springs Flat Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Whangarei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite to eat at Parahaki Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Whangarei? This hotel has 194 square feet (18 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Parahaki Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: NZD 9.50 to 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Parahaki Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 9.50 to 26.00 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Discovery Settlers
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei
Discovery Settlers Whangarei
Settlers Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei
Discovery Settlers Hotel Hotel Whangarei

Discovery Settlers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 607 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night and left early but everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Very good place to stay. I always stay there when overnighting in Whangarei.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean rooms Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff well presented room for the price highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night, as hotel close to the city. Older style place and needs some TLC, but clean, comfortable, shower was not powerful. Very good parking. Nice greeting on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, the food was great, service was second to none, the rooms were clean as was the pool, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vihanga Sankalpa Kariyawasam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location closer to the Whangarei town. Good staff at the hotel and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking very easy and a good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Uga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and had nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accomodation but good value, close to town, comfortable and clean. I had breakfast and dinner in Settlers restaurant and it was very good. Wayne the manager is a gentleman and very helpful. No complaints, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, had a great nights sleep , perfect location for our visit , easy walk to the Whangerai basin. Excellent service from reception , lots of good advice given. Will certainly recommend to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location, easy to find, ample parking, great staff. Plenty of space in room, well equipped with drawers and hangers. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. What's not to love!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very central and super clean warm room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean staff really nice was a fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent chefs on site, good food and just helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Constantine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome from friendly staff and a great room close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to town, friendly staff, very clean and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Work trip

Check in good Good location Plenty easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025