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Kensington Motel

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area
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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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85 Kamo Rd, Whangarei, Northland, 0112
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whangarei Art Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

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Family Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Family Studio, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kensington Motel

This smoke-free motel features free self parking. Change of towels is available on request.
Kensington Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Whangarei motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

During your stay at Kensington Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Mair Park. Enjoy features like free self parking.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • 13 minutes by foot from Mair Park and a 3-minute drive from Hundertwasser Art Centre
Free self parking is available.

This Whangarei motel is smoke free.

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room cot
  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per stay

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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.
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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kensington Motel Motel
Kensington Motel Whangarei
Kensington Motel Motel Whangarei

Kensington Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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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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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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

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
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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10/10 Excellent

Sik To

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

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

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

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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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

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

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
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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

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026