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Discovery Settlers Hotel, Whangarei

Hatea Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand
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About us

Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei is set among mature landscaped gardens and flowing lawns. Beneath the bush-clad hills of Whangarei's iconic Mt Parahaki, Discovery Settlers is only a short, scenic stroll from Whangarei Quayside Town Basin Marina Development, popular for its international flavours with yachts coming and going from all over the world. Whangarei offers vibrant galleries, gardens galore, bush walks, attractions, and fine cuisine. From local hot spots to popular attractions, there’s always something to do when staying at Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei. Only 30 minutes from some of the country’s most spectacular beaches, and a mere 5 minutes from lush native bush walkways, we are perfectly placed for sightseeing around Northland. Hosting a small conference, business meeting or presentation in Whangarei? Discovery Settlers Hotel Whangarei features two venues available for conferences and meetings; the purpose-built Hatea Conference Room and our larger venue, Parahaki Restaurant.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms53
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Recreational activities

  • Outdoor pool

Transportation

  • Bus
  • Taxi

Meeting rooms

Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hatea Conference Room
1 sq. ft.
-
20
20
-
12
Settlers Bar & Grill Functions Area
|
10.8 sq. ft.
-
80
80
60
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
53

Location

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Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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Discovery Settlers Hotel, Whangarei Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Discovery Settlers Hotel, Whangarei regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Discovery Settlers Hotel, Whangarei's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
www.distinctionhotels.co.nz/sustainability www.distinctionhotels.co.nz/community www.distinctionhotels.co.nz/tiaki-promise
Does Discovery Settlers Hotel, Whangarei have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Recycling of plastics/Paper and Cardboard. Hotel food scraps are provided to local pig farmers for animal consumption.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Discovery Settlers Hotel, Whangarei and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Discovery Settlers Hotel, Whangarei's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at Discovery Settlers Hotel, Whangarei developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, New Zealand Ministry of Health
Does Discovery Settlers Hotel, Whangarei clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Yes, Daily or after high use.
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