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ibis Hamilton Tainui

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; al fresco dining
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Explore the area

Map
18 Alma Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • FMG Stadium Waikato
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Waikato Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single bed (Riverside)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single bed (Riverside)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Riverside)

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Riverside)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single bed

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Hamilton

Ibis Hamilton Tainui puts you in the heart of Hamilton, within steps of Waikato River and Hamilton Centre Place. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free wired Internet. .The restaurant, MAAKONA, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 603 square feet (56 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Near this 3.5-property class Hamilton Central hotel, you'll find Waikato Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Hamilton Centre Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hamilton Central Business District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waikato Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skycity Hamilton - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rocket Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Londoner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ibis Hamilton Tainui

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 603 square feet (56 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified ibis Hamilton Tainui also features a terrace, concierge services, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

  • 126 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 603 sq ft of conference space
  • 56 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2007
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ibis Hamilton Tainui offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Hamilton hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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.

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MAAKONA

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 603 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 30 for adults and from NZD 15.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per night
  • Laundry fee: NZD 6.00

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Photos appearing in the property description reflect the brand standard and are for illustrative purposes only.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hamilton Ibis
Ibis Hamilton
Ibis Hamilton Tainui
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Tainui Hamilton
Accor Hamilton Tainui
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ibis Hamilton Tainui?

Ibis Hamilton Tainui offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis Hamilton Tainui?

As of 8 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis Hamilton Tainui on 12 Jul 2025 start from NZ$192.28, 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 ibis Hamilton Tainui?

Yep, ibis Hamilton Tainui has secured covered valet parking for NZD 40 per night.

Is ibis Hamilton Tainui family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that ibis Hamilton Tainui is a hit with families.

Does ibis Hamilton Tainui serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ibis Hamilton Tainui?

No, ibis Hamilton Tainui does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ibis Hamilton Tainui?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at ibis Hamilton Tainui?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at ibis Hamilton Tainui?

No, only service animals are allowed.

ibis Hamilton Tainui Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awseome staff, clean/quiet rooms, ultra comfortable bed, to die for buffet breakfast at a affordable price. Cant fault this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sereima

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and close to all the places we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyall

Handy to Casino and downtown shop
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, Just found having to go and pick up our room service food not really room service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Doesn’t look like a hotel from outside

Lovely room comfortable bed , was a bit weird trying to find the entrance not very well signposted when we went in the person told us to go up to no 1 to reception Lovely receptionist very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kassy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location

The hotel was super convenient for what we needed, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was a bit small but it was well put together and had everything you would need. Plus it was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selwyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly & helpful, excellent location and very good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachit

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROL KAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Good location. Spacious room but nowhere to unpack and store clothes.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024