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13 Oct - 14 Oct

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16 Oct - 18 Oct

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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Whangarei family-friendly hotels

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and cars parked in front.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a bathtub, and a sink.

A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and a building with a dome on the right.

1. Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Avenues

Create family memories at this motel with free parking and child entertainment near Botanica & Cafler Park.

฿3,189

฿3,667 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large mirror.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery.

2. Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Riverside

Family-friendly retreat with indoor pool, fitness centre, and welcoming staff near parks and attractions.

฿3,601

฿4,141 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Bathroom

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a white fence in the background.

3. ASURE Avenue Heights Motel

Avenues

฿2,965

฿3,410 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A reception area with a glass door, a sign indicating 'RECEPTION', and a small outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a sink, and a window with a view.

A building with a covered entrance and large windows, likely a hotel or similar accommodation.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a walk-in shower, a large bathtub, and a pedestal sink.

4. Kingswood Manor Motel

Whau Valley

฿2,539

฿2,920 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A room with a large window, a potted plant, a black chair, and a patterned cushion.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a separate bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a white sink, a bed with a white and orange bedspread, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a potted plant with red and white flowers.

5. Quest Whangarei

Whangarei Central

฿3,421

฿3,934 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

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.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A reception sign, a glass door, and a white car parked outside.

6. Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Avenues

฿3,243

฿3,730 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern bathroom with a white toilet, a sink, and a glass shelf.

A swimming pool with a view of a residential building and a hilly landscape in the background.

7. Continental Motel

Regent

Family-friendly fun with seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub—this motel offers comfort near Town Basin Marina and gardens.

฿2,612

฿3,004 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern house with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a fenced garden area with palm trees and shrubs.

A residential area with houses featuring stone walls and palm trees.

A bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and sink.

A house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a fenced garden area.

8. Lodge Bordeaux

Avenues

฿4,583

฿5,271 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Pool

All-inclusive

4 stars

5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Whangarei

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

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large mirror.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery.

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Riverside

฿3,601

฿4,141 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a brick facade, glass doors, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central planter with plants, a bar area with stools, and a visible staircase.

A patio area with wooden tables and benches, a thatched-roof structure, and palm trees.

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Onerahi

฿2,902

฿3,338 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading outside.

A white house with a blue door, a wooden barrel, and a porch with white railings.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows.

A cherry blossom tree in full bloom with a wooden gate in the foreground.

Lupton Lodge

Glenbervie

฿3,609

฿4,151 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

The exterior of Te Akau Roa restaurant and bar with a clear view of the bar area and a signboard listing the menu.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.

A multi-story hotel with colorful facades and a pool area with sun loungers.

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Tutukaka

฿4,256

฿4,894 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A person floating in a clear blue pool.

A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

A two-story building with multiple windows and a covered porch area.

A dining area with a large window, a wooden table, and chairs.

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Regent

฿3,028

฿3,483 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Whangarei

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

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large mirror.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and greenery.

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Riverside

฿3,601

฿4,141 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a microwave, a toaster, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with two chairs and a table. An exit sign is visible on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV mounted above a wooden dining table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

Continental Motel

Regent

฿2,612

฿3,004 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A room with a desk, two sofas, a television, and a large window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a white fence in the background.

ASURE Avenue Heights Motel

Avenues

฿2,965

฿3,410 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern house with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a fenced garden area with palm trees and shrubs.

A residential area with houses featuring stone walls and palm trees.

A glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a round table and two chairs.

A house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a fenced garden area.

Lodge Bordeaux

Avenues

฿4,583

฿5,271 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a brick facade, glass doors, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central planter with plants, a bar area with stools, and a visible staircase.

A patio area with wooden tables and benches, a thatched-roof structure, and palm trees.

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Onerahi

฿2,902

฿3,338 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

The exterior of Te Akau Roa restaurant and bar with a clear view of the bar area and a signboard listing the menu.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.

A multi-story hotel with colorful facades and a pool area with sun loungers.

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Tutukaka

฿4,256

฿4,894 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a building with a metal roof.

A patio area with a wooden lattice fence, a metal table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a radiator.

A kitchen with a sink, stove, oven, and cabinets.

Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Woodhill

฿3,294

฿3,788 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pathway leading to a building with a covered porch and white roses.

A white house with a porch overlooking a lake.

A room with a sliding glass door, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a patterned sofa.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.

Kauri Villas

Parua Bay

฿4,092

฿4,706 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small table overlooking a coastal landscape with a view of the sea and greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting, a view of the sea through a large window, and a balcony with chairs.

A poolside area with wicker furniture and a glass table with a plate of food.

A beach with clear water, boats, and a forested hill.

Pacific Rendezvous

Tutukaka

฿4,371

฿5,026 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A person floating in a clear blue pool.

A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.

A two-story building with multiple windows and a covered porch area.

A dining area with a large window, a wooden table, and chairs.

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Regent

฿3,028

฿3,483 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Top Whangarei Hotel Reviews

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"Room very good size and bed very comfy. Location of the room we had was right beside the stairwell and downstairs so we did have a lot of noise from kids running up and down the stairs and between rooms upstairs. Easy location and parking very good."

Continental Motel

Continental Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean , comfortable"

Motel Six

Motel Six

8/10 Good

"lean and tidy. Facilities are dated and could do with an upstairs. But very affordable and central location."

Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Price was right, free parking was included. Room and bathroom were clean. The owner was very kind and helpful choosing the right restaurant for dinner. It was also surprisingly quiet during the night although the motel is at the main road. We enjoyed our stay."

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient, quiet, clean. Requires more milk in the fridge."

Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

10/10 Excellent

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Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei

8/10 Good

"Great staff"

Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff, excellent room with spa bath and superb breakfast."

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

10/10 Excellent

"Simple perfection. Lovely and clean Small room, but lots of room for luggage. Big bathroom Excellent water pressure And finally good size mugs for drinks ! Would absolutely stay again. Thanks so much for a perfect short stay."

Frequently asked questions

What's Whangarei like for family-friendly holidays?

The tropical destination of Whangarei is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The beaches, beautiful waterfalls and parks are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Arrange a flight into Whangarei (WRE), which is located 3.7 mi (6 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Whangarei?

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Cheviot Park Motor Lodge is another good choice for your family trip.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Whangarei?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Whangarei is 1139 mm.

What's there to see and do with your family in Whangarei?

While you and your family are visiting Whangarei, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Claphams National Clock Museum and Reyburn House.