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The Kentish Hotel

2.5 star property
Riverfront inn in Waiuku with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Queen Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Sports facility
Property grounds

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Casino
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Casino
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $73
includes taxes & fees
$63 per night
Dec 17 - Dec 18

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 43 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 43 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5 Queen Street, Waiuku, 2123

What's nearby

  • River Lane Esplanade Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waiuku Health Plus - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hamilton Estate Recreation Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Awhitu Regional Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Karioitahi Beach - 16 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 47 min drive
  • Pukekohe Station - 22 min drive
  • Papakura Station - 32 min drive
  • Manurewa Te Mahia Station - 34 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Alba - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shires - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Karma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Just Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kentish Hotel

The Kentish Hotel features a casino and a nightclub. Guests can indulge in mani/pedis, and Portside Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (11:00 AM - 10:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 11:30 PM)
  • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [hotel bar.]
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite extended parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

  • Train station shuttle*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (269 square feet of space)

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1851
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • 18 casino slot machines
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Portside Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10.00 per stay
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Parking

  • RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Kentish Hotel Waiuku
Kentish Hotel
Kentish Waiuku
The Kentish Hotel Inn
The Kentish Hotel Waiuku
The Kentish Hotel Inn Waiuku

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kentish Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kentish Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Kentish Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Kentish Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kentish Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Kentish Hotel?
Yes, the 55 square-foot casino features 18 slot machines.
What is there to do at The Kentish Hotel and nearby?
The Kentish Hotel has 2 bars and a casino, as well as a nightclub and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Kentish Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Mediterranean cuisine.
What's the area around The Kentish Hotel like?
The Kentish Hotel is located by the river, a short 15-minute walk from Hamilton Estate Recreation Reserve and 6 minutes' walk from Waiuku Sports Park.

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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.
Jessica, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The area was awesome
Tim, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Renovations were underway leaving hall and common areas dusty and unsafe with exposed wire being worked on, walls knocked out and painting being done during the time of our stay. There were two shared showers for the hotel. One had no hot water and the other only barely hot enough after being left running for a long amount of time. Noise from the venue below was understandable but still not ideal. Light fittings in the room were not fully functional, carpet was stained and bed squeaky and old. Other than a hook on the back of the door there was nowhere to actually hang clothes. The jug could only be plugged in by leaving it sitting on the floor. My partner has allergies and was unwell, we tried to make the best of it but ended up leaving without staying the night. This was backpacker style accommodation at $128 for a Queen which is not worth it. When I raised these issues with staff (we left without staying the night) a refund was not forthcoming even though all of the issues can be easily verified. With renovations I am sure this place has potential but this is not how you treat paying customers.
Kowhai, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

The bed linen bottom bed sheet was unclean. Noisy when the disco is pumping and noisy bar patrons at midnight-1300.
cappy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Basic.. wouldn't take my wife.
Vyv, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Disappointing stay at the Kentish, staff were unfriendly, room was hot and stuffy and shared facilities were dirty, with a cockroach greeting us on arrival. Broken toilet, no toilet paper or new towels after staying for three days. Wouldn’t recommend.
Tatjana, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Sean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Small poky room Other neighboring rooms geusts load and abusive yelling Load noises from outside until rarly hours of morning
Garry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Bruce, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It’s ok
garry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel was as presented i.e. old; but the rooms were not clean. With that exception it was as expected.
Colin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

It’s an historic hotel so the toilet and shared shower facilities were expected. However, the VERY cold rooms, minimal and jaded bed linen, no electric blankets and only one power point for heating, phone charger and kettle was not expected! Approx 20 police attended a disturbance and made arrests at the hotel on the Friday night and no attempt was made to notify residents or provide a safe alternative access to the hotel at night. On our return at 10.40pm we had to walk through police and disgruntled patrons to get into the hotel! The party continued outside till about 2am and car alarms sounded in the hotel carpark. I did not feel safe in that hotel! The bar and restaurant staff were very nice but the priority at this property is clearly the bar and restaurant ( both seem ok) but the hotel accommodation is badly outdated and very uncomfortable and the hotel guests seem to be a very low priority.
Jeanette, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Erin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Phil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It was an experience to stay in the hotel. It was really noisy during the night with people walking back and forth to their room from the toilets. One of the showers was cold in the morning. The little freezer froze our milk for our bubba. The setting was on too high. The room was cold at night. The little oil heater wasn't enough. We still enojoyed our experience
Ian, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Room rate was very reasonable. Room was a little cold and needed a little care.
Robin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mae, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Proximity to town, parking and friendly, kind staff
Gail, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A unique experience staying in a hotel with so much history
Raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

IAN, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Loud band kept me awake until 12.00 and bar noise until 1.00
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Bruce, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review