What's it like in Kensington?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Whangarei's Kensington neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Whangarei Quarry Gardens as part of your Kensington travel plans.

How many hotels are there in the Kensington area?

Expedia has 5 Kensington hotels and other accommodation options, 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Kensington.

What is there to do around this Whangarei neighbourhood?

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.

Top 10 Kensington Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Kensington, Whangarei

"Rooms are tidyn clean, helpful and friendly reception. "

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

"Property is set on a farmlet so it is very quiet, and you can hear the moreporks at night. It is an older house but is warm and has a great view off the balcony."

RM294 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

"Facility was very clean and tidy - restaurant was good and close to the airport. We would stay here again!"

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

"Exceptional place to stay. Owners were on site and super friendly and helpful, property was clean and charming. Will definitely be staying again. "

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Very clean and comfortable and considerate owners. Would definately stay again."

RM399 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

"The staff are really friendly and the facilities are beutiful. I would stay here again in a heart beat"

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Good location, warm, clean. Excellent service - very welcoming and friendly. "

RM622 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

"We will definitely stay here again. The staff was friendly, the property was clean, and it was very convenient for our time up north."

"We loved the balcony room. "

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Everything was close for walking distances and staff was so nice and kind!!"

"I accidently "

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

"Great venue "

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

"Hosts were so polite and helpful, close to food outlets and town, value for money "

RM341 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Off the main road, quiet and close to town. We only stayed one night, and it suited us well, if we ever need a place to stop for a night or longer Aaron Court Motel is on our short list"

"Very friendly people"

RM439 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Quite good thanks 😊😊 OK..."

RM337 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Awesome place to stay kids loved the spa bath nice easy parking great stay "

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

"A good position and easy access."

RM442 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

"Great value place to stay"

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

"Very comfortable bed."

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

Where to stay in Kensington

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

One Tree Point

Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.

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Portland

While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum.

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Onerahi

While Onerahi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Claphams National Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum.

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