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 | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Meeting facility
Reception
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
The current price is CNY744
CNY855 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15

Room options

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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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 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

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.

Languages

English, Malay

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
Distinction Hamilton
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

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
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Restaurant
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great options, including gluten-free choices, and impressive selection. (14 reviews)
  • The property offers easy and ample parking, making it a convenient stay. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

Nice and clean room. Safe parking out the front. Great buffet breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Esther, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The food was really delicious and the room was very clean and tidy
Shivney, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

We have stayed here a couple of times. It meets our needs. Rooms are spacious. Good amenities and friendly staff.
Ken, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Tired and old Limited dining
PETER, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful staff
Chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice spacious living space
Rajesh, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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.
Eloise, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Convenient to pool

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
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Kim, 1-night trip