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Discovery Settlers Hotel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
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Superior Studio
Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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61 Hatea Drive, Whangarei, 0101
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Studio

Comfort Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Studio

Family Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Discovery Settlers Hotel

An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Discovery Settlers Hotel offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Whangarei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Discovery Settlers Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Claphams Clock Museum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 194 square feet (18 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Discovery Settlers Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Whangarei hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
Parahaki Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: NZD 9.50 to 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Parahaki Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 9.50 to 26.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Discovery Settlers
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei
Discovery Settlers Whangarei
Settlers Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei
Discovery Settlers Hotel Hotel Whangarei

Discovery Settlers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 592 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Taati, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No aircon, no phone chargers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accomodation but good value, close to town, comfortable and clean. I had breakfast and dinner in Settlers restaurant and it was very good. Wayne the manager is a gentleman and very helpful. No complaints, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

E.T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location, easy to find, ample parking, great staff. Plenty of space in room, well equipped with drawers and hangers. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. What's not to love!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean rooms Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, the food was great, service was second to none, the rooms were clean as was the pool, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Uga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and had nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff well presented room for the price highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

keshwan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, had a great nights sleep , perfect location for our visit , easy walk to the Whangerai basin. Excellent service from reception , lots of good advice given. Will certainly recommend to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vihanga Sankalpa Kariyawasam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location closer to the Whangarei town. Good staff at the hotel and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking very easy and a good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy Settlers even though it has been in Whangarei for many years. The rooms are still comfortable but road noise can be loud but dies down at night. Food and service was good and I enjoyed dinners in my room. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They rooms were perfect. We had a great night. Some of us walked and the walkers took their time but we asked for the key to unlock the room. Staff were pleasant and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mattress was way to soft
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CAROL J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SHANE A ROBERTS SUPERIOR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food is good and bed is hard but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025