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This weekend
6 Nov - 8 Nov
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13 Nov - 15 Nov

Our top choices for Kensington cheap hotels

A pool area with a view of a garden through a lattice window.

1. Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3.0 star property
Riverside, 2.1 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (658 reviews)
"Awesome stay would stay again"
Australia
Elisha
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
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2. 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
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
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.

3. Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
Onerahi, 7.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (237 reviews)
"Good sized rooms, comfortable bed. Very friendly staff"
Australia
Samantha
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a radiator, and a door leading to another room.

4. Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (329 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 NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Motel Six
A room with a large window, a potted plant, a black chair, and a patterned cushion.

5. Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (320 reviews)
"Right in the town centre so easy to walk to cafes and the shops. Good sized room, adequate cooking facilities, really quiet except for the rubbish truck at 4.30am!"
Australia
Vanessa
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Quest Whangarei
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

6. Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (384 reviews)
"Lovely and clean. Staff were great. The fluffy cat was very cute."
Australia
Aleesha
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Continental Motel
A reception area with a glass door, a sign indicating 'RECEPTION', and a small outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

7. Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
Whau Valley, 1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (561 reviews)
"Easy check in. Nice clean. Good location"
Australia
Sara
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Kingswood Manor Motel
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.

8. Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
Avenues, 1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (223 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
A multi-story motel with a balcony, a parking lot, and palm trees.

9. Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.4 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (120 reviews)
"Clean room and comfortable stay"
United States
Dereck
Aaron Court Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
Avenues, 1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Michael
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
A two-story building with multiple windows and a covered porch area.

11. Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel
3.5 star property
Regent, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (612 reviews)
"Lovely stay, had everything we needed."
Australia
Jade
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Discovery Settlers Hotel
A motel with a red exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot with cars.

12. 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 NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
A wooden deck with two chairs and a small table overlooking a coastal landscape with a view of the sea and greenery.

13. Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (249 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Nasim
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Pacific Rendezvous
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies, palm trees, and a clear sky.

14. Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (588 reviews)
"Food was amazing."
Australia
Olwen
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a building with a metal roof.

15. Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Woodhill, 2.4 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (381 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly, everything was clean and the rooms had lots of room."
Canada
Ken
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

16. 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 NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Kensington Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of buildings.

17. 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 NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
A pathway leading to a building with a covered porch and white roses.

18. Kauri Villas

Kauri Villas
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Great place to stay. With beautiful views and a well maintained Kauri Villas. It is a perfect place to get away. Our grandson said the gamesroom and the views was a big hit for him. Thank you"
Australia
Patrick
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Kauri Villas
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a brick pathway leading to a covered seating area.

19. Motel Hobson's Choice

Motel Hobson's Choice
3.5 star property
46.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (301 reviews)
"very friendly staff"
Australia
Xinyu
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Motel Hobson's Choice
A modern outdoor living space with a wooden deck, a glass door leading to a kitchen area, and a satellite dish.

20. Camp Waipu Cove

Camp Waipu Cove
4.5 star property
39.4 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (141 reviews)
"Waipu is a beautiful place"
Australia
Hawera
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Camp Waipu Cove
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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Motel Six

Motel Six

8/10 Good
"It is close to the shopping centre. Parking the car is very easy, close to your unit. There is no kitchen."
Frans 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Motel Six

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