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Kensington Motel

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels - Kensington Motel (Whangarei)
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster - Kensington Motel (Whangarei)
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels - Kensington Motel (Whangarei)
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster - Kensington Motel (Whangarei)
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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, two bedside lamps, a black leather chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror on the door.

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Kensington, a neighborhood in Whangarei, is home to Kensington Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mair Park and Whangarei Quarry Gardens, while Whangarei Art Museum and Reyburn House are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Hundertwasser Art Centre. Visit our Whangarei travel guide
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85 Kamo Rd, Whangarei, Northland, 0112

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Essence Cafe
    14 min walk
  • KFC
    19 min walk
  • Burger King
    3 min drive
  • Aqua Restaurant & Bar
    4 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
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 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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kensington Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

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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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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
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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

Sik To

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

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

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

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
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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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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

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beau

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

Nigel

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal for attending Kensington Hospital
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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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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4/10 Poor

Annanda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the best stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

yasmeen

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