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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
Eco-certified Hamilton hotel in Te Rapa with 2 restaurants
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Bar (on property)
Superior Triple Room
Reception
Meeting facility
Aerial view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, King Bed

Suite, King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200

What's nearby

  • Waikato Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Globox Arena - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Waikato Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Maharaji Food and Spices - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jukebox Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown Lightning Bros. Raglan Roast. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Eco-certified hotel located in Te Rapa
Take advantage of a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, dinner and local cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and free newspapers
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 147 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Gamekeepers
  • Lady Chatterleys

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Hamilton Kingsgate
Hamilton Kingsgate Hotel
Kingsgate Hamilton
Kingsgate Hamilton Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton
Distinction Hamilton Hotel
Distinction Hamilton
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hamilton
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre on 19 Dec 2024 start from NZ$212.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre located?

Located in Te Rapa, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waterworld, Waikato River and Prodrive Golf. Whitiora Bible Church and Waikato Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 524 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and friendly staff. Restaurant serves amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we booked in at short notice. The hotel staff where very accomodating and welcoming and also gave us an upgrade which was unexpected but very appreciated. The room was clean, tidy, warm and well presented. Would recommend. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hiku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean but very tired. Bath, sink and bathroom floor all very old. However bed was comfy, had all we needed for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Damien

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable
Staff were very helpful, the room was a good size but perhaps a little dated and a microwave in the room would have been useful. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torea

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. The facilities and room was very clean. The beds were super comfortable. Overall a great place, and the staff were lovely. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Troy

Hotel was old and very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and friendly easy booking and check in and out. Buffet dinner would have been good to have another meat selection
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved the reception staff. Great the hours the kitchen is ooen. Catered for EVERYONE
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
large facility, good amount of parking - friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and Warming
Very good hotel, bathroom shower joinery could do with a touch up. Very happy with comfortable beds, quiet, accessible location. The treadmill in the gym not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy
Large room and nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Close to eateries, shops, waterworld. Very quiet which was great. Staff was awesome from check in to check out. Breakfast was spot on. We had everything and it was amazing. Definitely will be coming back with my family for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024