There has been a hotel on the same spot for over a 130 years. The current hotel has a variety of room types. An outdoor swimming pool, BBQ area , restaurant and complimentary parking make it ideal for those touring the northland generally or visiting whangarei. Rooms are medium to large size. They are somewhat basic, but have all the usual amenities TV, fridge, tea and coffee facilities. A five minute drive, or a 10 minute walk to the centre of Whangarei city. Whangarei is the largest town in the Northland province of New Zealand north island. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. A two storey wooden and stone building. The hotel consists of two wings with complimentary car parking seperating the two. Large lawn area to the front of the property. A small functional lobby area with some tourist information and an adjoining bar lounge.