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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
Hamilton hotel with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Aerial view
Suite, King Bed | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
In the heart of Te Rapa, Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offers a haven for relaxation. Unwind with a good book from the library or enjoy local cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas and take advantage of amenities like a gym, business center, and multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$127 nightly
The total price is $147
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200

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

  • ‪Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Maharaji Food and Spices - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jukebox Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown Lightning Bros. Raglan Roast. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre puts you within a 10-minute drive of Waikato Hospital. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Gamekeepers, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Malay

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 147 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Gamekeepers - This buffet restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Lady Chatterleys - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 10.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults, and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

Also known as

Hamilton Kingsgate
Hamilton Kingsgate Hotel
Kingsgate Hamilton
Kingsgate Hamilton Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton
Distinction Hamilton Hotel
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Distinction Hamilton Hotel Conference Centre
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hamilton
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Does Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but SkyCity Hamilton (5-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine.

What's the area around Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre like?

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre is a short 18-minute walk from Waikato River and 4 minutes' walk from Waterworld.

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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Parking
Lobby
Value
Family friendly
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight, with many guests praising the variety, quality, and value of the buffet options. (13 reviews)
  • The property offers easy and ample parking, making it a convenient stay. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Very comfortable, quiet, helpful and kind staff.
2-night trip

6/10

Quiet comfy rooms. friendly reception staff. Great size room for a family of 5. Didn’t appreciate the knock on the door at 8:45am asking could we leave as they needed to clean the room (check out was 10am).
1-night trip

8/10

Nice stay, friendly helpful staff.
1-night trip

6/10

Average stay room and service could be improved
1-night trip

10/10

Awesome hotel and friendly staff. Restaurant serves amazing food
1-night trip

6/10

Our room was neat and tidy but the bathroom needed another cleaning and there was previous people rubbish under the bed but other than that overall was fine. Check in was good. Buffet breakfast was fine.
2-night trip

10/10

Wonderful staff
3-night trip

10/10

Nice spacious living space
1-night trip

8/10

The staff were lovely and so accommodating to my daughter let her check in early between swim meet sessions made a huge difference for her, the room was everythjng she needed and so close to pool.. Thankyou
1-night trip

10/10

Very comfortable bed and room. Booked an additional night. Restauranr food very good! Great location. Nice and quiet. Recommend this hotel and would definitely come back.
1-night trip

6/10

The bathroom had mould in the shower and we had quite a few bugs in our room
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely and quiet stay as we were passing through on a road trip.
1-night trip

8/10

we booked in at short notice. The hotel staff where very accomodating and welcoming and also gave us an upgrade which was unexpected but very appreciated. The room was clean, tidy, warm and well presented. Would recommend. Thank you
1-night trip

10/10

large facility, good amount of parking - friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

My family and I loved our stay and the staff were all friendly and the breakfast was A Plus 👍
2-night trip

10/10

Staff were helpful and friendly easy booking and check in and out. Buffet dinner would have been good to have another meat selection
2-night trip

8/10

We enjoyed our stay at Hamiltons Distinction Hotel and will go there again.
1-night trip

10/10

We enjoyed our stay here. The facilities and room was very clean. The beds were super comfortable. Overall a great place, and the staff were lovely. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!
1-night trip

10/10

We enjoyed our two nights at the hotel, staff were friendly and the room was clean and spacious. Would recommend this hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place for conference. Has excellent facilities.
2-night trip

8/10

Staff were very helpful, the room was a good size but perhaps a little dated and a microwave in the room would have been useful. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of parking.
2-night trip

10/10

Clean, plenty of parking. Very good location. Breakfast was great. Overall great place to stay.
1-night trip

10/10

All good and great breakfast
1-night trip

8/10

Nice and convenient for our visit to Taupo!
1-night trip

6/10

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