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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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Bar (on property)
Aerial view
Superior Triple Room
Meeting facility
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Suite, King Bed

Suite, King Bed

Highlights

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

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200

What's nearby

  • Waikato Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Hamilton Central Business District - 4 min drive
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 5 min drive
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 5 min drive
  • Waikato Hospital - 7 min drive

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

Eco-certified hotel near SkyCity Hamilton
Take advantage of a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and local cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 147 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Gamekeepers
  • Lady Chatterleys

Things to do

  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults, and 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

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

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

Is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre on Mar 25, 2025 start from CA $165.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre located?

Located in Te Rapa, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waterworld, Waikato River, and Prodrive Golf. Whitiora Bible Church and Waikato Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 537 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eloise

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elisa

Nice stay, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Nice spacious living space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Awesome hotel and friendly staff. Restaurant serves amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Annamieka

Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom had mould in the shower and we had quite a few bugs in our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Great place!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Puawai

When we first enterd block 1, we could smell a strong scent of toilet spray and marijuana. We alerted management and they immediately investigated and decided to move us to another block which was awesome. We were told those people had been there for a week, and that it was unlikely they would stop the behaviour, whilst its not an emergency housing provider, it was evident there are ways WINZ goes about housing people without catergorising people under emergency housing. However, overall the hotel was beautiful, quiet and peaceful. The staff were awesome. It was clean and tidy, free wifi, the room was beautiful and there was a modern tv. We would drfinitely stay there again! Great location, right next to waterworld and down the road from the base.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torea

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Very comfortable
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

large facility, good amount of parking - friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean but very tired. Bath, sink and bathroom floor all very old. However bed was comfy, had all we needed for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Staff were helpful and friendly easy booking and check in and out. Buffet dinner would have been good to have another meat selection
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Troy

Hotel was old and very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Lovely and quiet stay as we were passing through on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Amenities
Buffet breakfast was good 👍 and the stuff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Beautiful location work a wonderful restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

We enjoyed our stay at Hamiltons Distinction Hotel and will go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

All good and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Comfy
Large room and nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Great service, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ukarau

My family and I loved our stay and the staff were all friendly and the breakfast was A Plus 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Just loved the reception staff. Great the hours the kitchen is ooen. Catered for EVERYONE
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Friendly staff. Dinner and Breakfast at the restaurant was very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023