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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
Eco-certified Hamilton hotel in Te Rapa with 2 restaurants

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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

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Bar (on property)
Aerial view
Superior Twin Room
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine
Standard King Room | Bar (on property)

Overview of Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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Your area essentials

Map
100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200
  • Popular LocationWaterworld4 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe District Cafe / Bar / Eatery9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBrown Lightning Bros. Raglan Roast.11 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaikato Stadium3 min drive

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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Family Room | Bathroom

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

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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 eco-friendly 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 WiFi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. .Near this 3.5-property class Te Rapa hotel, you'll find SkyCity Hamilton.

What's nearby

  • Waikato Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 5 min drive
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 5 min drive
  • Globox Arena - 6 min drive
  • Waikato Hospital - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom - 12 min walk
  • Jukebox Diner - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Cinnamon - 4 min drive
  • The Sugar Bowl Cafe - 2 min drive

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Eco-certified Hamilton hotel in Te Rapa with 2 restaurants
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A fitness centre, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified 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. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

This Hamilton hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 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.

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–10 AM for a fee: NZD 16–30 for adults and NZD 8–15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Gamekeepers
  • Lady Chatterleys

Things to do

  • Gym
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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

  • 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: from approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults and from 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

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 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 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

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 star plus, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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

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 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre on 30 Apr 2024 start from NZ$209.0, 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.

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?

You bet, visitors give high marks to the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 500 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 500 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 500 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 500 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 500 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vivek

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing was ample free parking. The hotel was old, and the AC was leaking inside the room. Not worth for money

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in and out process was quick. Plenty of parking. Room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Dinner and Breakfast at the restaurant was very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Hamiltons Distinction Hotel and will go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Dhiru

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hoi Lok

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Clare

The hotel is a bit tired but the room was a good size and bed comfortable. The staff were fantastic - reception, dinner, breakfast 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023