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Grand Hotel, Whangarei

2.5 star property

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Interior
Front of property - evening/night
Royal Balcony Room | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, towels, soap, toilet paper
Dining
Dining

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $88
$76 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

Explore the area

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2 Bank Street, Northland, Whangarei, 0110
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Claphams National Clock Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Balcony Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Royal Balcony Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premium Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Ensuite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 48: Queen's Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 48: Queen's Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Whangarei

A stay at Grand Hotel, Whangarei places you in the heart of Whangarei, steps from Tuatara Gallery and 4 minutes by foot from Old Library Arts Centre. .This casino hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Pou and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Claphams Clock Museum.

What's nearby

  • Whangarei Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hundertwasser Art Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reyburn House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Town Basin Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Local Talent - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Butter Factory - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Esquires - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei offers 29 accommodations with portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. This Whangarei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, 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 and a banquet hall.
At Grand Hotel, Whangarei, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and ATM/banking services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times, and limited parking is available onsite.
Grand Hotel, Whangarei has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Nightclub

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 AM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Shunters Bar (Public Bar)]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 3 to April 6:
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 1 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Whangarei
Grand Whangarei
Grand Hotel, Whangarei Hotel
Grand Hotel, Whangarei Whangarei
Grand Hotel, Whangarei Hotel Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 412 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy and convenient location with a lot of history.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, fairly basic lodgings. Staff very pleasant and helpful in manually checking me in due to issue with Expedia's booking system.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room and comfortable bed. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like old buildings so that was cool. Location is great. Only downside is parking is tough.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room came with a great shower and deep tub. Dishess and metal cutlery.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this place, will definitely be back to stay..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed/bedding really comfy, with clean and tidy room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the balcony room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Waimirirangi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff, easy to check in at the bar. Room was clean and comfortable. Charged a $50 deposit for use of debit card for booking - no one available at checkout to collect deposit. Do I contact Grand Hotel directly for refund?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy the balcony as an extension of our room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice drive to get here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luigi

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

Grand time at the grand hotel

Great hotel friendly service had everything I needed for a work stay, great history too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to transport and had a good restaurant.plenty of space for friends to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic old building in the heart of town at an affordable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location - friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, old building but orgainesed and the staff good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central to town
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

This room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was grand
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Been staying here couple of nights a fortnight for work for the past 5 months. Not the flashest place but suits my needs for a place to sleep at a decent price. Staff are always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Facilities were pretty basic but price was cheap, so good value if you’re looking by for a place that won’t break the bank. Very handy to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024