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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Property class: 3.5

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A Kingsgate Hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large potted plant, and flags on the wall.
A corridor with wooden doors and a sign reading "Conference Centre".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a piano, a bar, and a television screen.
A buffet counter with various food items and a coffee machine.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

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100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200
  • Place, Waterworld
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Prodrive Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Suite, King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Family Room

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior King Suite

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Hamilton

At Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Waterworld and within 20 minutes of Waikato River. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The buffet restaurant, Gamekeepers, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Te Rapa hotel include Prodrive Golf and Whitiora Bible Church.

What's nearby

  • Waterworld - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waikato River - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Prodrive Golf - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hamilton Gardens - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jukebox Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cinnamon Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sugar Bowl Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

  • 147 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offers 147 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 49-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre on 30 Aug 2026 start from NZ$200, 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.

Is parking available at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yep, Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre has a free self car park.

Does Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 586 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Shar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab location for FMG stadium and shopping at the base.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, quiet, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved our stay very comfy beds great parking staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but had everything you would expect especially for the price. Lots of car parks and close to the Base!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy position
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ZACHARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy for Te rapa with lots of facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keags

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs a bit of an upgrade. Seems has not been touched since the 70s
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annabelle Rae

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very tidy and the lovely lady on the front desk when we checked in was so friendly. She went out of her way to ask about our car situation (I had called earlier to say we may not make the booking) Also the person I spoke to on the phone (apologies I can't quite remember their name - Michel?) was very accommodating and kind to talk with. We have loved all of our stays at Distinction :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Internet not the best. Our room had been recently updated but new carpet made door hard to push open. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Indaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the hotel was superb. The breakfast was delicious with a great variety to choose from. The only disappointment was that my daughter was really looking forward to using the pool. However, when we checked with the staff, we were informed that the hotel no longer has a pool. At the time of booking, the hotel still had photos of the pool displayed, so it would be helpful if these could be removed or updated to avoid confusion for future guests. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay. There was ample parking, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large room. Good price. Bit tired overall but ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Xi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, safe and quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

cath

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were generous and clean, shower was great, breakfast was good value. More staff required for breakfast service to clean tables etc. Ideal for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location work a wonderful restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, quiet, helpful and kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quiet stay as we were passing through on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the easy parking here, staff are always friendly, the room was nice (shower itself was a little grubby on the floor), werent sure about doing dishes as we couldnt find a brush, soap and towel. It was a good selection of buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The people/staff were friendly and helpful. Though expensive, the food was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom was a bit outdated and worn, however it was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable. We had breakfast, which was a huge selection in the form of a buffet with cooked options, cereals and preserved fruit options. We loved our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shivney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was really delicious and the room was very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ukarau

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved our stay and the staff were all friendly and the breakfast was A Plus 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt damp and the shower curtain had mold on it Staff were amazing Bed was soft and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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