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Discovery Settlers Hotel

3.5 star property
Whangarei hotel in Regent with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Breakfast and dinner served
Executive Studio
Interior detail
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

Room options

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Studio

Comfort Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Studio

Family Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Bathroom

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
Courtyard

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
7.8 out of 10, Good, (493)
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
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About the area

Map
61 Hatea Drive, Whangarei, 0101

What's nearby

  • Hundertwasser Art Centre - 13 min walk
  • Whangarei Art Museum - 14 min walk
  • Town Basin Marina - 14 min walk
  • Botanica & Cafler Park - 3 min drive
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butter Factory - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus Frings - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Inn - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Hotel located in Regent
Consider a stay at Discovery Settlers Hotel and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Parahaki Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Wedding services, 2 meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: NZD 9.50 to 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Parahaki Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 9.50 to 26.00 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

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

Discovery Settlers
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei
Discovery Settlers Whangarei
Settlers Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei
Discovery Settlers Hotel Hotel Whangarei

Frequently asked questions

Does Discovery Settlers Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

As of 17 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Discovery Settlers Hotel on 18 Jan 2025 start from AU$146.00, 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.

Is Discovery Settlers Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Discovery Settlers Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Discovery Settlers Hotel located?

Located in Regent, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Claphams Clock Museum, Hundertwasser Art Centre and Whangarei Art Museum. Town Basin Marina and Tuatara Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 539 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 539 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 539 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 539 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 539 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Vinod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking. Friendly receptionist on arrival. Great room layout, big bed, fantastic breakfast with helpful and friendly staff. Only negative was other guests who smoked outside their room near ours, and the smoke smell came into our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet and easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Homer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean staff really nice was a fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Neran

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tired old hotel that needs some upkeep. Location is great as it is close to amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very central and super clean warm room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose the cheapest room for a quick overnight stay, was surprised it was so comfortable. The bed was snug and the shower was good. Everything was very clean and tidy, plus plenty of safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Double glazing although expensive would help cut the noise from the nearby busy road. Fulton Hogan work crews staying at the same time, kept us awake chatting in a large group outside after 11pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent chefs on site, good food and just helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret and Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The helpfulness of staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Owen

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service by everyone and enjoyed our dinner at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sonya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Restaurant and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon, Elk Grove

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
upstairs more expensive river view was kind of a sham, because there wasnt a real view at all, it was just a noisy street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean, but they are old. The breakfast was ok, but they didn’t refill the trays when food had all gone. I felt for people who came after us, because their choices were limited
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were amazing looking in pictures online but not that nice in reality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was fine. Room a little small for 4, the poor had loads of insects, it just felt a little run-down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

TREVOR

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
tidy,TV wasnt working we couldnt watch the rgby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation
Good points: comfortable bed, large shower, breakfast included. Not-so-good points: shoddy furniture and surroundings, room very small, only one teaspoon and no way to wash up cups and glasses, dining facilities quite poor.
Chair torn.
Television table scratched
Gap round edge of door, letting light through
Window frame damaged
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful with check-in and questions. Breakfast was very good. No AC only a fan. Opened door to balcony to blow in cooler air. Got bitten by bugs. No screens on door or windows to keep bugs out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is looking very “Tired”. Bathroom layout terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5