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Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 star property

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Exterior
A modern lobby with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
A modern interior with a large pillar, a round table with candles, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July

Explore the area

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7 Alma Street, Hamilton, 3204
  • Place, Hamilton Central Business District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Centre Place
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Superior)

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white vanity with a marble backsplash, and a large mirror.

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 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
  • Globox Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamaicablue - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris Garden Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tank - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mediterranian Kitchen - ‬4 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
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Tainui Hamilton on 3 Jul 2026 start from NZ$247, 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. 503 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place Central and close to shops Comfy and modern Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient, lovely location by the river and very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, walking distance to the new Bnz Theater 5 mins,.lots of restaurants on the way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and close and accesible to downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and customer aerciss
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice tidy rooms, great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
close to dining area and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Staff & service
Strange smell in the bathroom Buffet breakfast not hot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Wikitoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room . Comfy bed. Hot powerful shower. Good buffet breakfast . Plus very friendly staff from reception to housekeeping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Diana

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
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at the front counter and bar. Nice clean room and comfortable bed. Parking is limited so we had to wait for a spot to open up.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

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
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8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel in Hamilton. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the staff were great. Within walking distance of lots of great restaurants. Our only complaint was the parking -- we were unable to use any of the parking spots allocated to the hotel, and instead had to find street parking (which was often also full). Other than the difficult parking, we'd definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Blaise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Easy walk into town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very efficient check in. Dropped car off for valet parking late evening, gave time I intended to check out following morning. Car was waiting for me, no messing about. True 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay, with friendly service and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

suraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms location and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024