Whangarei Villas

Everything was/is awesome. Clean, Spacious, cooktop if needed and right in the city CBD. Reception was very welcoming. Bedding is clean and comfortable as the best 4 star hotels only missing the thicker mattress topper and thicker dooner to be a 5 star. Unfortunately the studio doesn't have a washer/dryer combo that I have become accustomed to with Quest but the staff helped out with alternative arrangements to meet my extended trip that I needed clean clothes the next day.

Restaurant review: I went with a group of friends so luckily sociability was more of a priority for me than the food and this was the saving grace for the night. Flames in my opinion cannot be described as an atmospheric dining experience as touted. For the non discerning diner who is happy with pub style fare the menu served, it was questionably passable. Those seeking atmosphere or a romantic intimate setting should look elsewhere. That aside the staff were pleasant. Overall the standard of food was not up to basic chef standard which makes me question if there was a trained chef in the kitchen.. My chicken Parmigiana and accompanying risotto balls were deep fried and overcooked resulting in dry fillets rather than succulent as described in the menu. The tomato sauce was missing and it was covered in what looked like a crinkled yellow sheet of plastic type cheese. The accompanying piece of broccoli and bok choy provided a welcome relief to this desert fare. I managed to get through half of the meal only. Complaints abounded from others who complained of tough steaks, dark brown chips, coleslaw instead of seasonal salad and the desert menu looked more suited to a child's menu being lots of over-sauced and cherried icecream and a panacotta that was tasteless and resembled a very solid door stop .What was served was at odds with the description on the website and I failed to see where any real or imaginative cooking or presentation had taken place. It all seemed more like freezer to deep fryer fare and this is fine if those were our expectations and the menu priced accordingly. If this review seems harsh its not meant to be, I wish it were the opposite but hopefully it will lead to reflection and improvements. its just that I can tell when food is not prepared with care and love and its somewhat irritating when ingredients are seemingly trampled on, they deserve better. Suffice to say, I will not be frequenting this restaurant for a 'dining experience' again. Unfortunately no photos were taken as despite the poor quality of food the company was excellent and we all had an enjoyable time catching up.

In the motel hotel, the bedding is very clean, all aspects are ok, but the price is pretty good, basically meet the requirements. Easy parking and good value for money.

Located in Whangarei, Parkhill Fine Accommodation is just steps from Claphams Clock Museum and 4 minutes by foot from Hundertwasser Art Centre. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Whangarei Art Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Town Basin Marina.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).Stay in one of 2 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

A stay at Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge places you in the heart of Whangarei, within a 5-minute drive of Quarry Arts Centre and Whangarei Art Museum. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Claphams National Clock Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Town Basin Marina.Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 40-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

After many years working in high end luxury lodges - I realised the thing that set us all apart was the service we provide and our ongoing pursuit of exceeding the guests expectations. Whilst the Pembrooke Lodge is not a Luxury Lodge (and nor does it pitch itself to be), the service I received way exceeeded what I expected. Firstly - the rooms are dated yes - but they are VERY clean and spacious and the bed very comfortable. I arrived early in the morning as I was heading north for the day on business so asked if I could park my car on site as I was travelling with a colleague. Not only could I leave y car there, but was handed the key and told to check in to the room if I wanted to - and is was not quite 10am!!! Upon returning from Kaitaia, I went to my car to see something over my drivers side window - and immediately thought that someone had broken in - but no, I had left the window open and after a beautiful morning in Whangarei - the heavens opened in the afternoon and the owners saw my open window and took it on themselves to cover the gap with a towel to prevent the inside of my car getting wet. I was of course incredibly grateful. That is the stuff that impresses me and reaffirms in my mind that this is exactly the place I will return to, over and over when transiting Whangarei. I will also tell this story a hundred times in the hope that other travelers through Northland experience the wonderful husband and wife team who manage the Lodge. Thank you for a memorable stay in your lodge and yes - I will absolutely return!!

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.Free self parking is available onsite.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.

The hotel location is good, but it is old, but the bar is good, parking is convenient, we drove past Wangrei to rest for one night, so the requirements are not high, and it is ok

Nice, quiet place had everything we needed for our 4 day stay. We only needed to sleep there and were out everyday. It served its purpose. Fastest service ever. Has a nice quiet garden area, spa, lots of parking.