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
Burger King - 3 min drive
The Butter Factory - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Kfc - 2 min drive
Pizza Hut - 18 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
A nature reserve and smoke-free premises
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
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
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
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
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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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Kensington Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Rooms are tidyn clean, helpful and friendly reception.
Ulrich
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10
Ideal for attending Kensington Hospital
John
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Great customer service
Fatima
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Very clean. Restaurants nearby
Achal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Was all i needed it to be
Great staff.
Wilfred
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Clean and comfortable room. Great value. It was good.
Agnes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10
Not the best stay
Annanda
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Super friendly staff. Great sized unit, a little dated but extremely clean and tidy.
Nicky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
very clean
yasmeen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Very Clean.
Doug
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
This property was exceptionally clean (I’ve never seen stainless sparkle like this shower and sink!!) and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Walking distance to Lonestar, a pharmacy and Superette. The Z gas station across the road has great coffee (we are coffee snobs and avoid gas station coffee) for the morning. We stayed in a family room which had its own full kitchen including oven. Separate room with double bed and could easily fit two children with extra room for a pull out or portacot. Great room for families at a reasonable price, will definitely come back when in the area again ☺️
Blair
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Very clean. Friendly staff. Would come again. Easy parking & close to restaurants etc l
Bj
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10
Nice person. Dingy looking room. Needs an upgrade.
over priced.