In Whangarei (Kensington)
Located in Whangarei (Kensington), Kensington Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Mair Park and Hundertwasser Art Centre. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Whangarei Quarry Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Whangarei Art Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Free self parking is available onsite.
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Off-street parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Parking
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Free wifi
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
Whangarei (WRE)
9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
178.7 km / 111 mi
Beaches nearby
Town Basin Marina
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
What's nearby
Mair Park
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Pou
2 km / 1.2 mi
Old Library Arts Centre
2 km / 1.2 mi
Claphams Clock Museum
2 km / 1.2 mi
Tuatara Gallery
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Botanica & Cafler Park
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Hundertwasser Art Centre
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Quarry Arts Centre
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Whangarei Art Museum
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Claphams National Clock Museum
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Reyburn House
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Northland Event Centre
3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Parking
Spa
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Free wifi
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Off-street parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Off-street parking
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-service spa
Health or beauty spa nearby
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
No elevator (single level property)
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:<ul><li>Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM</li></ul> If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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