Title: The 10 Best Hotels Near Refining NZ Visitors Centre, Ruakaka from CA $103 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for Refining NZ Visitors Centre hotels

![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624800/9624723/b092740c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624800/9624723/4a66de69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624800/9624723/169bfe7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624800/9624723/cd1e7174.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Comfort-Hotel-Flames-Whangerei.h9624723.Hotel-Information)

14.5 km from Refining NZ Visitors Centre

8.6/10

Excellent

(228 reviews)

"Had a great stay with a good sized room and a neat view from the little balcony. Some recent renovations evident made for a tidy stay. Great staff were all very helpful and professional."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Phil and Annie

CA $120

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 17 - Apr 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Comfort-Hotel-Flames-Whangerei.h9624723.Hotel-Information)

![Studio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10029500/10029493/08105a37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10029500/10029493/3c385c0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10029500/10029493/7259aad9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10029500/10029493/8c15e963.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Quest Whangarei

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Quest-Whangarei.h10029493.Hotel-Information)

19.7 km from Refining NZ Visitors Centre

8.8/10

Excellent

(301 reviews)

"Great Location. Close to Hospital for appointments and close to all the best sights of the city. And walking distance to wonderful day spa AV spa"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Teri

CA $158

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 4 - Apr 5

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Quest-Whangarei.h10029493.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2610000/2609924/95ef06a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning, Ground Floor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2610000/2609924/02f2b302.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Economy Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2610000/2609924/64061da1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning, Ground Floor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2610000/2609924/d691f915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cherry Court Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Cherry-Court-Motor-Lodge.h2609924.Hotel-Information)

19.3 km from Refining NZ Visitors Centre

8.6/10

Excellent

(143 reviews)

"Had a choice to stay here while visiting Whangarei. The room was tidy, and the bed was super comfy. As a solo traveller, I found the location very handy and felt totally safe. Heaps of parking right outside, which was sweet as. The staff are absolute legends, so helpful and friendly. Cheers for the great hospitality!"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ronglin

CA $107

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 11 - Apr 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Cherry-Court-Motor-Lodge.h2609924.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7326500/7326404/0ce90acd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7326500/7326404/9c74298d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Three Bedroom House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7326500/7326404/a72203aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Three Bedroom House | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7326500/7326404/723dd724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Cheviot-Park-Motor-Lodge.h7326404.Hotel-Information)

19.7 km from Refining NZ Visitors Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(380 reviews)

"Friendly staff. Property felt safe. Parking was easy and accessible. A little noisy due to the adjacent hiway, otherwise very nice. "

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Kathy

CA $132

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 11 - Apr 12

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Cheviot-Park-Motor-Lodge.h7326404.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/88a96702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 35.00 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/f281f028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/39599fa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/512b5303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Distinction-Whangarei-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h54874.Hotel-Information)

19.3 km from Refining NZ Visitors Centre

7.8/10

Good

(615 reviews)

" Great place to stay"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Shaizal

CA $143

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 17 - Apr 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Distinction-Whangarei-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h54874.Hotel-Information)

![Courtyard view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626839/cb51359c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Unit) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626839/1941a85a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Apartment, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Three Bedroom Unit) | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626839/40afe7f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626839/ba7bb497.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Waipu Cove Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Waipu-Hotels-Waipu-Cove-Resort.h9626839.Hotel-Information)

18.8 km from Refining NZ Visitors Centre

8.8/10

Excellent

(118 reviews)

"Great resort near a beautiful beach. We were in town visiting friends. The resort was perfect for us. The one bedroom unit allowed us to have the extra space we desired and great common areas. Very nice pool!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Michele

CA $175

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 9 - Apr 10

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Waipu-Hotels-Waipu-Cove-Resort.h9626839.Hotel-Information)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629189/dd9f3a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629189/cc79dbf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629189/c0ed6b67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629189/342d0e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Grand Hotel, Whangarei

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Grand-Hotel.h9629189.Hotel-Information)

19.5 km from Refining NZ Visitors Centre

7.0/10

Good

(406 reviews)

"Clean tidy and convenient location with a lot of history."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

adrian

CA $90

CA $103 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 8 - Apr 9

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Grand-Hotel.h9629189.Hotel-Information)

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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## Compare popular hotels close to Refining NZ Visitors Centre

| Property                                                                                                                                                                            | Star rating       | Guest rating            | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included |  |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------ | ---- | --- | ------------ | ------------- |  |
| ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624800/9624723/b092740c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei             | 4.0 star property | 8.6Excellent228 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Studio \| View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10029500/10029493/08105a37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Quest Whangarei          | 3.5 star property | 8.8Excellent301 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2610000/2609924/95ef06a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Cherry Court Motor Lodge                     | 3.0 star property | 8.6Excellent143 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7326500/7326404/0ce90acd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Cheviot Park Motor Lodge                 | 4.0 star property | 9.0Wonderful380 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/88a96702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre | 3.0 star property | 7.8Good615 reviews      | View               |      |     |              |               |  |

## Top Refining NZ Visitors Centre Hotel Reviews

![Kingswood Manor Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623818/3e7e2c52_y.jpg)

### Kingswood Manor Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Turned up early . Was alowed to book in earlier. Verry thankful for that . Kitchen had minimal stuff in it stove top not working to well. But all sorted "

[](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Kingswood-Manor-Motel.h9623818.Hotel-Information)

![Quest Whangarei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10029500/10029493/08105a37_y.jpg)

### Quest Whangarei

8/10 Good

"Yes"

[](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Quest-Whangarei.h10029493.Hotel-Information)

![Continental Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625364/7fd0df4f_y.jpg)

### Continental Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Room is very clean. Luke handled our check in for our late arrival and greeted us as we were arriving. Helped us with getting our key from lock box and with a great parking spot! And a bottle of wine awaiting for us in our room, too! How kind and thoughtful! Also Luke had met our request for extra pillows, and left a trolly in our room so we could get all our luggage etc from our car to our room!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Continental-Motel.h9625364.Hotel-Information)

![Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31550000/31548100/31548008/c7216c82_y.jpg)

### Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing spot and great accomodation. Would totally recommend "

[](https://expedia.ca/Tamaterau-Hotels-Ripples-N-Tide-Relaxing-Waterside-Studio.h31548008.Hotel-Information)

![Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/88a96702_y.jpg)

### Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"Very clean but sink and carpet stains"

[](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Distinction-Whangarei-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h54874.Hotel-Information)

![Grand Hotel, Whangarei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629189/dd9f3a69_y.jpg)

### Grand Hotel, Whangarei

10/10 Excellent

"I really like Grand Hotel, Whangarei. They were badly let down by Expedia, however. Having made a reservation through Expedia and having received emailed confirmations, on my arrival at Grand Hotel, the staff had not the foggiest idea I was coming. It was only through their efforts I was accommodated."

[](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Hotels-Grand-Hotel.h9629189.Hotel-Information)

![BEACHFRONT holiday home with stunning views& modern comforts -1h35 from Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84519500/84519437/w1046h784x1y1-6bc4cbd1_y.jpg)

### BEACHFRONT holiday home with stunning views& modern comforts -1h35 from Auckland

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived and were immediately amazed by not just the scenery but the home itself. Such quick and easy access to the beac and beautiful expansive views. We had a family of 11 and every single person rated this holiday a 10/10\. The house provided everything we needed and plenty of space for everyone. Outdoor shower was a hit after the beach especially it having warm water. Hosts were lovely and very quick to answer any questions. Cant rate this place enough!!!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Ruakaka-Hotels-BEACHFRONT-Holiday-Home-With-Stunning-Views-Modern-Comforts-1h35-From-Auckland.h84519437.Hotel-Information)

!["Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916700/37916694/f8b0f52d_y.jpg)

### "Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away.

10/10 Excellent

"This accomodation was amazing! Beautiful unobstructed views and the water just a few steps away. Well equipped and spotless. Wonderful hosts. Hopefully we'll be back again."

[](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Heads-Hotels-Beside-The-SeaMore-Than-An-Apartment-Absolute-Waterfront-Swim-Steps-Away.h37916694.Hotel-Information)

![Only 40 metres to the beach!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30220200/30220132/c88418ca_y.jpg)

### Only 40 metres to the beach!

10/10 Excellent

"It was like home away from homeWe all felt comfortable and relaxedWe wish we could stay longerThank you"

[](https://expedia.ca/Ruakaka-Hotels-Only-40-Metres-To-The-Beach.h30220132.Hotel-Information)

## Hotels near other Refining NZ Visitors Centre attractions

### Mount Manaia

4.7/5 (24 reviews)

A hike up this important Māori landmark will take you past indigenous flora to spectacular summit views of aquamarine harbour waters dotted with islands.

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### Bream Head Coast Walks

5.0/5 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Bream Head Coast Walks during your travels to Whangarei Heads. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 

[See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests&regionId=553248621532610972)

### Waipu Caves

4.3/5 (30 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Waipu Caves, a lovely green space in Waipu. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. 

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