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Kensington Motel

Property class: 2

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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a dresser, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.
A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a small building with a dome roof.
A compact kitchenette with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $106
$92 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

Explore the area

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85 Kamo Rd, Whangarei, Northland, 0112
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

Family Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a picture on the wall.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a picture on the wall, and a nightstand.

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items, and a window with curtains.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Whangarei

Located in Whangarei (Kensington), Kensington Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Mair Park and Hundertwasser Art Centre. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Whangarei Quarry Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Whangarei Art Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Mair Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Town Basin Marina - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Botanica & Cafler Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Local Talent - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Suk Jai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Springs Flat Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Whangarei motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Kensington Motel Motel
Kensington Motel Whangarei
Kensington Motel Motel Whangarei

Kensington Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and absolutely friendly staff. The location is ideal and within walking distance to great eats. I’ll definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ulrich

Liked: Amenities
Rooms are tidyn clean, helpful and friendly reception.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lady at checkin was super friendly. Room was just what we needed for a one night stay. Great water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and friendly staff, just a bit tired.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LuAna

In room cook top, microwave and fully equipped kitchen. Very clean rooms. Serviced daily if thats what you want. Handy to a variety of restaurants and takeaway places. Awesome staff. This is our third time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sik To

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, did the job
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff. Would come again. Easy parking & close to restaurants etc l
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great - within walking distance of private medical facilities, restaurants and other eateries. There are also hot plates in the rooms. This is an older motel but spotlessly clean, run by very helpful and hospitable people and a comfortable place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Wilfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was all i needed it to be Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal for attending Kensington Hospital
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just dated and a little noisy, otherwise all okay, great for overnighter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Achal

Very clean. Restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Nikala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy and a comfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Great sized unit, a little dated but extremely clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Agnes

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

Great value!

Clean and comfortable room. Great value. It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit tired but comfortable and very convenient to Kensington Hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Surprisingly good

Very handy to eating places. Clean and comfortable. Inexpensive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Annanda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the best stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yasmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice person. Dingy looking room. Needs an upgrade. over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025