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Kensington Motel

Motel with free parking, near Mair Park

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Reception
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Point of interest
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Located near Whangarei Quarry Gardens, Kensington Motel offers a peaceful retreat with in-room WiFi. Unwind and connect to nature at the nearby reserve or park your car hassle-free with self parking.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
85 Kamo Rd, Whangarei, Northland, 0112

What's nearby

  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Town Basin Marina - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Claphams National Clock Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Whangarei Falls - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The QUAY - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turkuaz Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Kensington Motel

Motel near Town Basin Marina
Located close to Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park, Kensington Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Kensington Motel boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

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

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 is also known as

Kensington Motel Motel
Kensington Motel Whangarei
Kensington Motel Motel Whangarei

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kensington Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kensington Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Kensington Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kensington Motel located?

Located in Kensington, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mair Park and Whangarei Quarry Gardens. Botanica & Cafler Park and Hundertwasser Art Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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