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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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2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine
Superior Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Meeting facility
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

8.4 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
$118 nightly
The total price is $137
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior King Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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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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

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cinnamon Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Enjoy your visit to Hamilton with a stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 147 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

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

  • 49-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
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • 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

  • 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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Reviews

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great options, including gluten-free choices, and impressive selection. (15 reviews)
  • The property offers easy and ample parking, making it a convenient stay. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Breakfast
Bed
Location
Parking
Restaurant
Lobby
Family friendly
Value

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Easy parking, safe and quiet,
Xi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay, friendly helpful staff.
Elisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We can only remember Colin by name but he along with everyone else we met were very friendly and approachable, we felt like we were more than just "guests". Even before we checked in, the communication was amazing. We will definitely be going back.
Cheyenne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

It was nice and quiet plenty of parking and easy to go into town. The restuarant was lovely for dinner and the staff friendly.
Sandi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Judy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All good and great breakfast
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to alot of things to do

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property breakfast a bit ex2
Jim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean spacious plenty of parking available. breakfast buffet has a lot of options to pick.
Anita, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and pleasant
Ross, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Close to eateries, shops, waterworld. Very quiet which was great. Staff was awesome from check in to check out. Breakfast was spot on. We had everything and it was amazing. Definitely will be coming back with my family for a longer stay.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The check in and out process was quick. Plenty of parking. Room was spacious.
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great service, but I do need a gst receipt sent to me please
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just loved the reception staff. Great the hours the kitchen is ooen. Catered for EVERYONE
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The service at reception was very smooth and the woman at the reception was not only extremely welcoming but very helpful as well. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and we arrived to a beautifully cool room as the staff had already turned the air con on in the room before we got there as it was a hot day. Highly recommend this property for future travellers.

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are big and comfortable. Just wish it had sky tv. But overall fantastic i would recommend to family and friends
Lokeen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The front office were very welcoming - 2 gentlemen. Also the breakfast was impressive and loved the fruit selection. The only complaint i have the restaurant, one of the middle windows was very dirty.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Rooms / property were clean and tidy. However property overall is very dated and need refurbishment, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was very average and poor quality, eg no fresh fruit but had canned/ preserved fruit.
Glenn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Noisy at night due to location
Dean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was fine - exterior of property is run down.
Shannon, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I liked that the bus stop was right outside the gate. I didnt like that the restaurant is STILL only having minimal selection at breakfast and the cost is extravagant for what you get. The room cost is also very high.
Sharon, 2-night trip