Located in Waiuku, 40 mi from Auckland CBD (Central Business District) The Kentish Hotel offers free WiFi and free parking. It is the oldest continuous licensed hotel in New Zealand, with over 450 historical local photos on its walls. You can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee on the shared balcony overlooking the Waiuku inlet. The hotel features a restaurant and a bar with darts, a billiards table and local beers and wines. An ATM and conference facilities are available. All rooms include a hand basin and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has access to shared bathroom facilities. The area is popular for golf, fishing and Karioitahi Beach, famous for its black sand, is only 5.6 mi away. Manukau Heads lighthouse is 25 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
5.8
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.4
Value for money
6.4
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Waiuku
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Portside Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Kentish Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Casino
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Kentish Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel features live entertainment from Thursday to Saturday night, and guests may experience noise disturbances on these days until 00:30. Earplugs are available upon request.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Kentish Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Kentish Hotel

  • The Kentish Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Casino
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The Kentish Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Portside Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Kentish Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Kentish Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Kentish Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin

  • The Kentish Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Waiuku. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.