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The Kentish Hotel

2.5 star property
Riverfront inn with 2 restaurants and casino

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Beach nearby
Outdoor wedding area
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Queen Room

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
20 June - 21 June

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Queen Room

Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
5 Queen Street, Waiuku, 2123

What's nearby

  • Waiuku Sports Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiuku Health Plus - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Massey Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Awhitu Regional Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Karioitahi Beach - 17 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station - 22 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Alba - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shires - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Karma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Just Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kentish Hotel

Inn by the river
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a casino and a nightclub at The Kentish Hotel. For those looking to try their luck, this inn boasts 18 slot machines. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A local area shuttle, express check-out and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at The Kentish Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to free newspapers and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Cots/infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Portside Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (269 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1851
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (11:00 AM - 10:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 11:30 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [hotel bar.]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.00 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kentish Hotel Waiuku
Kentish Hotel
Kentish Waiuku
The Kentish Hotel Inn
The Kentish Hotel Waiuku
The Kentish Hotel Inn Waiuku

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kentish Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kentish Hotel?

As of 19 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kentish Hotel on 20 June 2025 start from AU$111.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Kentish Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Kentish Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kentish Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Kentish Hotel located?

Situated in Waiuku, this golf inn is steps away from Tamakae Reserve, River Lane Esplanade Reserve and Waiuku Library. Waiuku Museum and Kevan Lawrence Park are just steps away.

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The Kentish Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 114 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Proximity to town, parking and friendly, kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

I liked the history, the hotel itself was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10

This is an old pub, the owners are fixing up rooms and renting them. They were friendly, but this is not a regular hotel. We were there on New Years Eve, and there was a DJ and loud party until well into the new year. Room was small, with no shower. We had a toilet, but had to go out into hallway to get to a shared shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10

If you like old town western hotel with old rooms this is your place. We had the only room with a bathroom. Staff were very nice . Check in at the bar. Had to give 20$ deposit for room key and when we went to check out no one around, so lost that. Not for the faint of heart.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Friendly staff bright fresh accomodation. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10

Room rate was very reasonable. Room was a little cold and needed a little care.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

the hotel is in the centre of town and looks out over the harbour inlet. There is a large bar with live music the night I was there. The hotel is very old (1858) but well maintained and very clean. Staff friendly.Perfectly placed to explore the Awhitu Peninsular. Food available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10

Was ok, a bit run down, had a meal in the restaurant. Was acceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10

If you are staying here on a weekend, know the walls and floor are PAPER thin and they blast music from 9pm until 11:30pm. It was impossible for my parents to sleep through it. The price was low but I wouldn’t recommend unless you have bass proof ear plugs or a heavy sleeper. It’s still under renovation so be aware if that. Also, it said bathroom was in room but it IS a shared bathroom out of the room. On the plus side, the rooftop balcony had tables and chairs. Climbing out of the window to hangout there was definitely a highlight of the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

The staff were friendly and eager to please. Melody deserves special mention. A mirror in the room would be nice. The toilet soap dispenser was not working. I will will definitely stay here again. Guinness on tap is the clincher.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10

The Property was lovely, however things like chewing stuck to the cover of the compendium and no toilet paper in two of the three toilets let the place down.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10

Staff were nice , but they charge you $20 for the key to the room with assurance that they will refund you , we were leaving at 7am and no one was there to refund us ( we also told them that we were leaving early )
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

The bed linen bottom bed sheet was unclean. Noisy when the disco is pumping and noisy bar patrons at midnight-1300.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Basic.. wouldn't take my wife.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

The Kentish is a heritage hotel, so if you are looking for modern accommodation this is not your thing. The Kentish has a lot of history and its an awesome old pub/bar and an excellent restaurant which has its own bar. The restaurant seems a more recent extension which is spacious and airy. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and always with a smile. We had an awesome stay. The accommodation is was very simple, but clean and pleasant, and most rooms have no ensuite, which was not clear via Expedia.

6/10

The hotel is historical and the separate shower and toilets were a novelty but needed updating as I couldn't shut the toilet door without standing in pee stained wooden toilet surround. The mattresses were extremely thin but the linen was new and clean.

4/10

Loud band kept me awake until 12.00 and bar noise until 1.00
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10

The hotel was as presented i.e. old; but the rooms were not clean. With that exception it was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10

Disappointing stay at the Kentish, staff were unfriendly, room was hot and stuffy and shared facilities were dirty, with a cockroach greeting us on arrival. Broken toilet, no toilet paper or new towels after staying for three days. Wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10

Small poky room Other neighboring rooms geusts load and abusive yelling Load noises from outside until rarly hours of morning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10

It was an experience to stay in the hotel. It was really noisy during the night with people walking back and forth to their room from the toilets. One of the showers was cold in the morning. The little freezer froze our milk for our bubba. The setting was on too high. The room was cold at night. The little oil heater wasn't enough. We still enojoyed our experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Obviously a unique property. Check in was a slow process as the person has to attend to the bar as well. $20 per key required as a deposit. This took 4 days to be returned after an email and numerous calls. This was frustrating and ruined an otherwise pleasant stay.

8/10

I should have paid more attention to the fact that there were stairs to accommodations as i have a condition that has wasted my muscles. As a result I had a fall at the bottom of these. The staff were very good though and they escorted me to a table in restaurant after dressing a wound. The rooms suit people who just need somewhere to doss down after an evening in the pub below. And of course the noise till 12plus. I admit i was expecting to be able to hear this but man was it loud, no sleeping till after it quieted down. I'm 69 and will definitely not be booking a hotel and upstairs accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10

It’s an historic hotel so the toilet and shared shower facilities were expected. However, the VERY cold rooms, minimal and jaded bed linen, no electric blankets and only one power point for heating, phone charger and kettle was not expected! Approx 20 police attended a disturbance and made arrests at the hotel on the Friday night and no attempt was made to notify residents or provide a safe alternative access to the hotel at night. On our return at 10.40pm we had to walk through police and disgruntled patrons to get into the hotel! The party continued outside till about 2am and car alarms sounded in the hotel carpark. I did not feel safe in that hotel! The bar and restaurant staff were very nice but the priority at this property is clearly the bar and restaurant ( both seem ok) but the hotel accommodation is badly outdated and very uncomfortable and the hotel guests seem to be a very low priority.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10

Renovations were underway leaving hall and common areas dusty and unsafe with exposed wire being worked on, walls knocked out and painting being done during the time of our stay. There were two shared showers for the hotel. One had no hot water and the other only barely hot enough after being left running for a long amount of time. Noise from the venue below was understandable but still not ideal. Light fittings in the room were not fully functional, carpet was stained and bed squeaky and old. Other than a hook on the back of the door there was nowhere to actually hang clothes. The jug could only be plugged in by leaving it sitting on the floor. My partner has allergies and was unwell, we tried to make the best of it but ended up leaving without staying the night. This was backpacker style accommodation at $128 for a Queen which is not worth it. When I raised these issues with staff (we left without staying the night) a refund was not forthcoming even though all of the issues can be easily verified. With renovations I am sure this place has potential but this is not how you treat paying customers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024