The Kentish Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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Consider a stay at The Kentish Hotel and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a casino, and a nightclub. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel 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.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with toiletries, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A double bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, and a black throw blanket.

Queen Room

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Waiuku, The Kentish Hotel is in the historical district and on a river. Awhitu Regional Park and Tamakae Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waipipi Bird Park and Wrights Watergardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pukekohe Park Raceway or Navigation Homes Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Waiuku travel guide
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5 Queen Street, Waiuku, 2123

What's nearby

  • Lady Jane Franklin Botanical Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kevan Lawrence Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waiuku Sports Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waiuku Health Plus
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Thornlea Grove Recreation Reserve
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafe Alba
    2 min walk
  • Cafe Karma
    2 min walk
  • Fitzys
    2 min walk
  • Subway
    2 min walk
  • Green Bottle Liquor
    5 min walk

About this property

The Kentish Hotel

  • Hotel 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 hotel 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
    • An area shuttle, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
    • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Kentish Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to free newspapers and free bottled water.
  • More 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
    • Cribs/infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kentish Hotel on Oct 27, 2026 start from CA $82, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Kentish Hotel located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kentish Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It's above the pub so expect alot of noise until closing time. Shared showers and bathroom but nice and clean and reasonable value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Under renovation and loud music

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What can I say?, it's an old historic propdty Like in Ireland - thin walls but heaps of characters and character! Bathrooms sparkle as they are newly remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the history, the hotel itself was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to town, parking and friendly, kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff bright fresh accomodation. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Room was fine for the cost. Shared showers needed maintenance, as lights wouldn’t work, and water pressure was questionable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience staying in a hotel with so much history
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room rate was very reasonable. Room was a little cold and needed a little care.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very small and basic and in need of a lick of paint. The room was clean and the bedding crisp and white. Don't expect any amenities in your room, they are basic and in a communal area in the hall. But that is explained in the room described. The showers and toilets are also communal and along the hall and are nice and clean. We were fortunate enough be given free upgrade to the Delux Ensuite Queen room by the owner of the hotel. This was very spacious bedroom with a very large bathroom. The amenities are in a small kitchen area shared with two other rooms. All of the staff were very friendly, professional and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Okay service, not especially clean or up to date
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Was ok, a bit run down, had a meal in the restaurant. Was acceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not ok for the prize. Had to buy my own milk, bathroom long way from room, place is run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Room comfort
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No reception desk, had to go into bar to check in. Accommodation was noisy and very basic. No breakfast was offered. Very expensive for a very basic hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Loud band kept me awake until 12.00 and bar noise until 1.00
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Basic.. wouldn't take my wife.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024