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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Te Rapa with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

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Standard King Room | Bar (on property)
Aerial view
Superior Twin Room
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

8.2 out of 10 Very good
8.2/10 Very good

Property highlights

  • Internet access
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
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100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, King Bed

Suite, King Bed

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Superior Triple Room

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

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Family Room | Bathroom

Superior Family Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Te Rapa
  • Waikato Hospital - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Foundation Bar - 4 min drive
  • Sichuan Style - 5 min drive
  • Nando's - 4 min drive
  • Daikoku - 4 min drive
  • Mexico Hamilton - 5 min drive
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About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Enjoy your visit to Hamilton with a stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Gamekeepers, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast.

Languages

English, Malay

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 147 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

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

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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Gamekeepers – This buffet restaurant specialises in local cuisine and only serves breakfast.
Lady Chatterleys – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for NZD 10.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • 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 per cent

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, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

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 that you 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 on-site casino at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but SkyCity Hamilton (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring local cuisine.
What's the area around Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre like?
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre is a short 4-minute walk from Waterworld and 18 minutes' walk from Waikato River.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for conference. Has excellent facilities.
Lyn, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice property just dated. Room nice but floors noisy loose board.
Faaulu, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shane, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rangi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Room was functional, though no telephone in the room. Entrance to block the room was in was dirty, and the block was noticeable for the noise levels.
Andy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My whole experience was good with the hotel and the service they provided me with very safe with security wise made sure we had a pleasant stay in there clean rooms they had to offer.
Kane, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice rooms comfy beds ,quiet! lovely selection of breakfast added with the price of staying. great !!
Ross, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Shame about the tv not working even after getting assistance. Breakfast huge selection but bacon overcooked. Bed great.
Sally, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review