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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
Hotel in Hamilton with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk

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2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Meeting facility
Superior Triple Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Explore the area

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100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200
  • Place, FMG Stadium Waikato
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

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 Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

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 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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 Twin Bed

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
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hamilton Central Business District - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Waikato Hospital - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cinnamon Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Hotel in Hamilton with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk
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.

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.

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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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

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 available for NZD 35.0 per night.

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • 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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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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 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre on 21 Oct 2025 start from NZ$234.35, 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.