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A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

1. Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
2.0 star property
Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"The room was spotless and shining, with everything you and walking distance to the local restaurants, cafes etc."
Australia
Jocelyn
The price is P5,433
P6,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Kensington Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

2. Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (380 reviews)
"Clean , comfortable"
Australia
Priscilla
The price is P4,878
P5,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Continental Motel
A person floating in a clear blue pool.

3. Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel
3.5 star property
Regent, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (610 reviews)
"Lovely stay, had everything we needed."
Australia
Jade
The price is P5,654
P6,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Discovery Settlers Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
Avenues, 1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is P5,986
P6,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
A reception area with a glass door, a sign indicating 'RECEPTION', and a small outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

5. Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
Whau Valley, 1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (559 reviews)
"Easy check in. Nice clean. Good location"
Australia
Sara
The price is P4,740
P5,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Kingswood Manor Motel
A room with a desk, two sofas, a television, and a large window with blinds.

6. ASURE Avenue Heights Motel

ASURE Avenue Heights Motel
3.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Lovely room. Friendly staff. Good parking. Quiet overnight. Warm room. TV in lounge and bedroom."
Australia
Jessica
The price is P5,536
P6,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
ASURE Avenue Heights Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a radiator, and a door leading to another room.

7. Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (327 reviews)
"Happy with this accomodation. Staff were helpful and a good roomy apartment. Simple parking and central to plenty of food options including the excellent New World in the vcinity."
Australia
Michael
The price is P4,346
P4,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Motel Six
A modern house with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a fenced garden area with palm trees and shrubs.

8. Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (286 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, excellent room with spa bath and superb breakfast."
United Kingdom
Brian
The price is P7,274
P8,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Lodge Bordeaux
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and green leaf-patterned pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp on the left side.

9. Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (222 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is P5,588
P6,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a building with a metal roof.

10. Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Woodhill, 2.4 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (380 reviews)
"Great motel, fantastic staff and nice beds"
Australia
Alex
The price is P6,151
P7,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
A room with a large window, a potted plant, a black chair, and a patterned cushion.

11. Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (319 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay handy to all facilities and the room was spacious."
Australia
Jannett Evelyn Bell. Lance Te
The price is P6,388
P7,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Quest Whangarei
A two-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

12. Regent Residential Villa

Regent Residential Villa
3.5 star property
Regent, 1 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (39 reviews)
"The location is convenient, with two large supermarkets just a one-minute walk away. It is run by kind hosts; I was especially well looked after by H during my stay. I would love to visit again."
Australia
Cooke
The price is P2,319
P4,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Regent Residential Villa
A pool area with a view of a garden through a lattice window.

13. Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3.0 star property
Riverside, 2.1 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (652 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Paula
The price is P6,571
P7,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
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14. Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei
2.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 2 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (416 reviews)
"Was very close to all places I needed to go"
Australia
Neil
The price is P4,584
P5,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
A two-story house with a covered patio, a stone fireplace, and a solar panel roof.

15. Wolfe Street

Wolfe Street
4.0 star property
Regent, 1.4 km from Kensington
"Good value for the money"
Australia
Alwin
The price is P2,201
P3,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Wolfe Street
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of buildings.

16. Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (130 reviews)
"Property in a great location "
Australia
Rob
The price is P5,900
P6,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
A motel with a red exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot with cars.

17. Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Woodhill, 2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"Booked a one bedroom unit and the rooms were very clean with comfortable beds. I thought it would be noisy as we were close to the main road but the unit was very quiet. Check in was easy and the manager/owner was lovely and very helpful. Will definitely stay there again."
Australia
Mae
The price is P4,786
P5,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
A view from a window with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, overlooking a lush garden with various tropical plants and a building in the background.

18. Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
Onerahi, 7.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (235 reviews)
"Good sized rooms, comfortable bed. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Samantha
The price is P5,144
P5,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading outside.

19. Lupton Lodge

Lupton Lodge
4.0 star property
8.4 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, food was brilliant and facilities top notch"
Australia
Michael
The price is P6,739
P7,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Lupton Lodge
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

20. Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (584 reviews)
"Stayed one night. Was just what we needed. Very spacious."
Australia
Gareth
The price is P7,946
P9,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with a rugged cliff, a bay with a small town, and rolling hills.

One Tree Point

While One Tree Point might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.

A waterfront with boats docked, a pier with a red-roofed building, and greenery along the shore.

Whangarei Central

If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina are top sights worth seeing.

Marsden Point

Though Marsden Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach.

Onerahi

While Onerahi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum.

Parahaki

While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei

10/10 Excellent
"Kitchenett"
Elvy 3-night trip
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Quest Whangarei

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kensington?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Whangarei's Kensington neighborhood. Consider a visit to Whangarei Quarry Gardens as part of your Kensington travel plans.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Kensington area?
Expedia has 8 Kensington hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Whangarei area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Kensington.
What is there to do around this Whangarei neighborhood?
Whangarei Quarry Gardens is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Kensington. When you're sightseeing in Whangarei, Quarry Arts Centre and Old Library Arts Centre are also worth a stop.

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