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100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200
  • Popular LocationWaikato Stadium3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkyCity Hamilton5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaikato Hospital7 min drive
  • AirportHamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)28 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, King Bed

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Triple Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Family Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hamilton

Te Rapa stay.With a stay at this Te Rapa hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Waterworld and 2 miles (3 km) of Waikato River. Prodrive Golf and Whitiora Bible Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Waikato Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Hamilton Centre Place - 5 min drive
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 5 min drive
  • Waikato Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Hamilton Gardens - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom - 12 min walk
  • Jukebox Diner - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Cinnamon - 4 min drive
  • The Sugar Bowl Cafe - 2 min drive

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5-star eco-certified hotel near SkyCity Hamilton
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
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offers 147 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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.

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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
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.

National rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre to the airport?

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre is 10.3 mi (21-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre on May 22, 2024 start from $118.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre.

Does Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 16 and 30 for adults, NZD 8 and 15 for children.

Is there a casino at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SkyCity Hamilton (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre does not have a pool.

Does Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre have a restaurant?

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre is home to Gamekeepers, which features local cuisine.

Does Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre to downtown Hamilton?

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre is 2.1 mi away from Hamilton.

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 503 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 503 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

8/10 Good

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and pillows comfortable room quite clean but felt dark.parking easy, staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vivek

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing was ample free parking. The hotel was old, and the AC was leaking inside the room. Not worth for money

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in and out process was quick. Plenty of parking. Room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Dinner and Breakfast at the restaurant was very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Hamiltons Distinction Hotel and will go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Dhiru

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023