Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Superior)

Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hamilton

A luxury stay in the heart of Hamilton awaits you at Novotel Tainui Hamilton. Within steps you'll find Waikato River and Hamilton Central Business District. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Restaurant On Alma, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 2486 square feet (231 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Hamilton Central hotel include Hamilton Centre Place and SkyCity Hamilton.

What's nearby

  • Waikato River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hamilton Central Business District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waikato Museum of Art and History - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamaicablue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local Taphouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Chew Chew - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Urge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2486 square feet (231 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Tainui Hamilton. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

  • 217 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2486 sq ft of conference space
  • 231 sq. m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Tainui Hamilton offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Hamilton hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and 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 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant On Alma

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2,486 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • 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
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 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 full breakfast: from approximately NZD 37 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 42 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and 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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton Hotel
Novotel Tainui Hotel
Novotel Tainui
Novotel Hamilton Tainui Hotel Hamilton
Hamilton Novotel
Novotel Tainui Hamilton Hotel
Novotel Tainui Hamilton Hamilton
Novotel Tainui Hamilton Hotel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

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

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

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Tainui Hamilton on 2 Apr 2026 start from NZ$309, 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 Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

Yep, Novotel Tainui Hamilton has secured covered valet parking with in/out privileges for NZD 42 per day.

Is Novotel Tainui Hamilton family-friendly?

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

Does Novotel Tainui Hamilton serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Tainui Hamilton?

No, pets are not allowed.

Novotel Tainui Hamilton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific stay, restaurant was the best good we had in NZ. Staff and service again excellent. Self service laundry facilities also available. Only slight disappointment is the lack of parking availability, but understandable given inner-city location. Highly recommend this hotel in Hamilton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first morning we had the cooked breakfast. My wife did have to ask for a boiled egg and I didn't realise I could have asked for poached eggs. May be optional variations could be better be brought to the attention of guests. On the second morning we chose to have the continental breakfast. It was excellent with so many choices. Our room was one of the best we have stayed in recently. As we were there for only two nights we did not require landry servicing. The whole stay, including a Christmas Eve flutter in the casino and the Christmas Day buffet lunch was exactly what we were hoping for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stated for one night. Good location. We ate in the resturant and the food was very good. Breakfast had a good selection to choose from. Room was good, we had a view over the river.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hinematau

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Des Plaines

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, very good stay. But breakfast rather expensive for quality of food offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice tidy rooms, great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

clifton

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming and helpful. Easy access and capable of parking my car. Room of good size and quality finishes in all areas.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam Y

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option to stay in Hamilton, not to many options available when it comes to reasonable accommodation, Hamilton accommodation is below par
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking hard, must pay valea
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean. Staff were excellent. Loved the valet service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025