Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200
  • Waterworld
    4 min walk
  • Waikato Stadium
    3 min drive
  • The Base
    4 min drive
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, King Bed

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Triple Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Family Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Hamilton

With a stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre in Hamilton (Te Rapa), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Waterworld and within a 5-minute drive of Waikato River. .This eco-certified hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Prodrive Golf and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Whitiora Bible Church.

What's nearby

  • Waikato Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Globox Arena - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Waikato Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.9 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

Eco-certified Hamilton hotel in Te Rapa with 2 restaurants
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offers 147 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

This Hamilton hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 147 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
Enjoy local cuisine at Gamekeepers, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

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 10.00 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10 AM: NZD 16-30 for adults and NZD 8-15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Gamekeepers
  • Lady Chatterleys

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • 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
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

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 spa 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

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 524 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

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: 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

8/10 Good

Damien

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torea

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Troy

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved the reception staff. Great the hours the kitchen is ooen. Catered for EVERYONE
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
large facility, good amount of parking - friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and Warming
Very good hotel, bathroom shower joinery could do with a touch up. Very happy with comfortable beds, quiet, accessible location. The treadmill in the gym not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy
Large room and nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfort and Value
We were worried that road noise would keep us up however my husband and I both had the best night's sleep. Room was a bit dated but it was large and comfortable. Our room was also very clean. The breakfast in the morning is very good value. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

P M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kruger

Business traveller
Happy with my room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Buffet breakfast was good 👍 and the stuff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024