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Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei

61 Hatea Drive, 0112 Whangarei

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Distance to the trail

268 km to Hobbiton

film trail, straight line
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About this hotel

Situated along the beaks of the Hatea River and surrounded by a beautiful natural environment, this colonial-style hotel is an excellent choice for travellers visiting the city as it is close to the Marina and the city centre. The property is approximately a 10-minute drive away from the Whangarei Airport and the beautiful Whangarei Falls. The accommodation units are elegantly appointed and completely equipped with en-suite bathrooms and wireless internet access. Guests can relax and unwind by the hotel's outdoor swimming pool or the Garden Bar. All guests 12 years and over are required to be fully vaccinated and validated by the COVID-19 vaccination pass in order to enter the premises, its venues and outlets. This policy will continue to be reviewed in line with the changing government restrictions.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Accessible

Facilities and services

Facilities 20

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park (extra charge)
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (18:00–22:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00–11:00)
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi (extra charge)
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Launderette (extra charge)
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  • 24-hour security (extra charge)
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area (1)
  • Clothes dryer
  • Electric kettle (1)
  • Towels and bed linen

Catering 6

  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area (extra charge)
  • Breakfast room

Entertainment & pools 1

  • Outdoor freshwater pool (1)

Business 4

  • Conference room
  • Meeting room (2)
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre

Meals 6

  • Breakfast (06:30–09:30)
  • Continental breakfast (06:30–09:30)
  • Hot breakfast
  • À la carte dinner
  • Picnic
  • Gluten-free meals

Payment methods 2

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know 1

  • Non-smoking establishment

Rooms and suites

  • Studio

    Comfort Studio

  • Studio

    Superior Studio

  • Studio

    Executive Studio

  • Studio

    Standard Studio

Occupancy by room type

  • Family roomup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
  • Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Studioup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
  • Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)

Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.

Location and surroundings

61 Hatea Drive, 0112 Whangarei

268 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.

Meals and features

Meal plans

  • Bed And Breakfast
  • Room Only

Type of stay

  • Business hotels
  • Most popular

Key facts

Total number of rooms
54

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 11/08/2026.

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