The Kamo Hotel

Hotels
5.7 (627 reviews)
567 Kamo Road , Whangarei , nz

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Shared kitchen
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Key access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Uncleanliness
Poor room quality
Missing amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.1
Several reviewers mentioned dirty rooms and unclean facilities.
Service
7.57
Staff were accommodating and helpful, though some mentioned poor responses.
Location
6.11
Central location, but noise issues were reported.
Room Quality
5.06
Multiple complaints about room condition, including broken items and discomfort.
Amenities
4.09
Lack of essential amenities like soap and sufficient kitchenware.
Value for Money
8.04
Some mentioned value for money despite issues.
Food and Beverage
5.1
Not mentioned, but absence of onsite dining noted.
Overall Experience
5.57
Mixed feelings due to cleanliness and other issues but some highlighted positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 17:35

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Whangarei, just a short distance from key attractions like Northland Event Centre and Town Basin Marina, The Kamo Hotel offers a central and accessible stay for guests looking to explore the area.

Modern Amenities
With a restaurant, bar, shared kitchen, and free WiFi, guests at The Kamo Hotel can enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay with all the necessary amenities at their fingertips.

Scenic Surroundings
Located near Ah Reed Kauri Park and Abbey Caves, guests have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Whangarei during their stay at The Kamo Hotel.

Book your stay at The Kamo Hotel now for a memorable and relaxing experience in Whangarei!

Important information:

Please inform 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.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 627 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.1
Service: 7.57
Location: 6.11
Room Quality: 5.06
Amenities: 4.09
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 5.1
Overall Experience: 5.57
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Nopera • solo_traveller • nz
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Noise
Broken TV

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Rochelle • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • nz
7
Hotel Kamo is an interesting place to stay. Anything not provided by the hotel is 5 minutes away.
Pros:

This hotel is affordable and is in the attractive village of Kamo just outside of Whangarei. This is a 100 yr old hotel which has been stripped of its heritage features leaving the new owners a huge renovation project. Expect the basics .
We had a reasonably comfy king bed, soap and towels provided, good shower but no tea/coffee making facilities.
There is currently no restaurant on site but next door coffee and breakfast and for dinner a good Thai restaurant, Turkish, Chinese and Indian restaurants. The owners were very understanding that we had to cancel twice and rebook because of weather conditions.

Cons:

The TV didn't work. There was no signal. Management tried to help but to no avail.
Provision of tea and coffee would have been great. Anyone staying needs to know that the rooms are badly in need of painting.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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XRiggy_&_BlairX • solo_traveller • es
6
Pros:

Friendly staff, easy check in process

Cons:

Room was dirty. Shower & walls in bathroom hadn't been cleaned in awhile. Only half a roll of toilet paper on the holder & nothing more, not sufficent enough for two people staying from 3pm till 10am the following day. Nothing to advise guests where to find the kitchen or shared bathrooms. No soap of any kind - for handwashing or showering. Bedspread & towels were stained. Kitchen filthy & absolutely TINY

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Gina • solo_traveller • nz
5
Pros:

Clean sheets comfortable bed

Cons:

Toilet old stained dirty. Noisy right next to traffic lights shower door jammed. Shared kitchen dirty tiny

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Eliana • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Damien • solo_traveller • au
7
Comfortable, basic room, ok location.
Pros:

Road is a bit noisy. Hotel is on bus route to city but there were no buses on Good Friday or Easter Monday.

Cons:

I arrived at the hotel but there were no staff to let me in and I had to wait until someone could let me in.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • fr
1
Cons:

Etre victime d'une confusion generée par Booking, au cours d'unreservation d'un hôtel au Japon .

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • nz
7
Historic pub with hostel value.
Pros:

Interesting piece of history. Lots of potential with old fashioned pub charm. Beds were comfortable and the new tv was an added bonus. Was able to watch NZTV+ streamed. Could have put in Netflix etc. Delicious Indian food across the street. Good hot shower. We were diving at Tutukaka, which was only 20 mins. Excellent value.

Cons:

Lock on the shard bathroom was broken, but there was no one else there. The restaurant and pub are closed, which didn’t bother us. They appear to have been closed for months.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Mangu • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Easy location to find, most of all the pub underneath 😜

Cons:

The smell of the room had and odd smell to it had to sleep with windows wide open and fan on all night

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Benoît • extended_group • au
6
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Macneil • solo_traveller • nz
6
Decent value for money dated old history
Pros:

The place is on the old highway 20+ years ago off the beaten track now old dated building full of history and a decent stay I was surprised the people are lovely

Cons:

It's a great place to stay for what I needed decent

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Angie • couple • au
7
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • nz
10
Great Find
Pros:

Value for Money, Comfortable beds, Helpful Staff.

Cons:

Would be so cool if a restaurant still was there. But the history redeemed itself

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Noel • solo_traveller • nz
7
Old motel still putting out.
Pros:

Kamo is a nice part of whangarei
Kamo takeaways- 1 minute walk to great burgers with fresh salad, beetroot & carrot, tomato,lettuce. - Hawaiian burger so good.

Cons:

Wait 4 service- bartender running it by himself. Motel & pub - pokies

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Lillian • couple • dk
3
Cons:

Gammel og slidt

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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COOK • couple • nz
6
Pros:

Affordability and location to where I wanted to go was good

Cons:

Our room had a awful smell like stale
B O

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee