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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

4-star property
100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 1800 796 370
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"The hotel is a bit tired but the room was a good size and bed comfortable. The staff were fantastic - reception, dinner, breakfast 🙏 " More

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Hotel Description

At Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Waterworld and within 20 minutes of Waikato River. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include 2 restaurants, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

The buffet restaurant, Gamekeepers, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business center. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

Near this 3.5-star Te Rapa hotel, you'll find SkyCity Hamilton.

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$161* Per night/room 2 May - 3 May

Suite, King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Triple Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Superior Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Family Room

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre ratings based on 146 Verified Reviews

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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Feb. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Jan. 2024

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3 out of 5
The hotel is a bit tired but the room was a good size and bed comfortable. The staff were fantastic - reception, dinner, breakfast 🙏

Posted by on 25 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Staff were amazing and so helpful. Room was nice and big. Restaurant had delicious meals and the breakfast buffet had so many yummy options. Lots of parking which is great.

Posted by on 15 Sep. 2023

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4 out of 5
Friendly and helpful staff

Posted by on 6 Aug. 2023

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4 out of 5
Nice property just dated. Room nice but floors noisy loose board.

Posted by on 25 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Jul. 2023 by Colin

Thank you for your response.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Jul. 2023 by Colin

Thank you

2 out of 5
Shame about the tv not working even after getting assistance. Breakfast huge selection but bacon overcooked. Bed great.

Posted by on 7 May 2023

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4 out of 5
Good value, clean and tidy, comfortable bed. Terrible shower

Posted by on 22 Apr. 2023

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4 out of 5
Room was fine - exterior of property is run down.

Posted by on 1 Apr. 2023

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About the Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Location 100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200

Property Features

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. Self parking is free. This 3.5-star Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

  • 147 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 16–30 for adults, and NZD 8–15 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 star plus and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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