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Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28)
"Rooms are tidyn clean, helpful and friendly reception. "
Germany
Ulrich
The price is ￥14,967
￥17,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Kensington Motel
Room service - dining
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
3.0 star property
Kensington
The price is ￥31,388
￥78,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
View from property
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (540)
"Friendly staff"
Australia
Mohammed
The price is ￥18,143
￥20,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Balcony
Lupton Lodge

Lupton Lodge

Lupton Lodge
4.0 star property
8.4 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (268)
"It is s really nice place to stay."
Australia
Neil
The price is ￥16,213
￥18,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Lupton Lodge
Front of property - evening/night
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
Onerahi, 7.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (222)
"Amazing staff and great venue"
Australia
Teenica
The price is ￥13,334
￥15,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Courtyard
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3.0 star property
Riverside, 2 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (580)
"Great stay and good value for money. "
Australia
Michael
The price is ￥14,211
￥16,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Game room
Kauri Villas

Kauri Villas

Kauri Villas
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
"Exceptional place to stay. Owners were on site and super friendly and helpful, property was clean and charming. Will definitely be staying again. "
Australia
Aakash
The price is ￥15,530
￥17,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Kauri Villas
Upstairs Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
"Very clean room and excellent service."
Australia
David
The price is ￥12,695
￥14,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Continental Motel
Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Top Hill House

Top Hill House

Top Hill House
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10)
"Beautiful place to be "
Australia
Sean
The price is ￥8,275
￥10,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Top Hill House
Outdoor pool
Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
2.4 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (375)
"Yes spotless "
Australia
Jeanne
The price is ￥14,842
￥17,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Cheviot Park Motor Lodge
Exterior
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"This was an excellent place to stay, and an excellent value. Easy parking, walkable to restaurants, and very friendly and efficient check in. Would not hesitate to stay again."
United States
Heather
The price is ￥16,464
￥19,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (289)
"It’s in a great location the rooms are spacious and comfortable "
Australia
John
The price is ￥16,233
￥18,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Quest Whangarei
Reception
Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
"Great spot to stay with huge rooms. Very friendly staff at checkin. "
Australia
Barry
The price is ￥17,704
￥20,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Lodge Bordeaux
2 bars/lounges
Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei
2.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 2 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (396)
"I like old buildings so that was cool. Location is great. Only downside is parking is tough. "
United States
Ryan
The price is ￥10,294
￥11,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Superior Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Supreme Ocean Suite +2) | View from room
Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (236)
"Beautiful location! Great room!"
Australia
Kathryn
The price is ￥25,512
￥29,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Pacific Rendezvous
Property entrance
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
Whau Valley, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (513)
"Very clean, quiet and just perfect for people staying over for a day or 2 to explore Whangarei and all its lovely attractions. "
Australia
Vernon
The price is ￥11,264
￥13,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Kingswood Manor Motel
Outdoor pool
Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel
3.5 star property
Regent, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (569)
"Convenient location closer to the Whangarei town. Good staff at the hotel and helpful. "
Australia
Vihanga Sankalpa Kariyawasam
The price is ￥12,637
￥14,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Motel Six

Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (301)
"Lovely staff, safe, easy parking"
Australia
Neil
The price is ￥11,535
￥13,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Motel Six
Corporate Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (121)
"Awesome place to stay kids loved the spa bath nice easy parking great stay "
Australia
Marissa
The price is ￥14,829
￥17,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.4 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"Clean and tidy we always enjoy staying at this place. Parking is good and always feel safe. Lovely staff. "
Australia
Maria
The price is ￥11,938
￥13,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Reotahi Bay.

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 Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

Northland which includes a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbor

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 Reotahi Bay and Mount Manaia.

Portland

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

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Lupton Lodge

Lupton Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This lodge is a little gem and I’m so glad I stayed! The owner communicated well and was flexible with breakfast so that I could leave early for my diving expedition. The room I stayed in was beautiful and had a real home-like feel. It was very clean. I absolutely loved staying here!"
Megan 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Lupton Lodge

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.
Where is the best place to stay in Kensington?
For your stay in Kensington, Kensington Motel is one of the top choices based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix and Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Kensington area?
Expedia has 7 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kensington?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Kensington, head over to our customer service page.
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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