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Uni Motel

4.0 star property
4-star motel in Hillcrest

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Microwave
Exterior
Microwave
Interior detail
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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88 Knighton Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato, 3216
  • University of Waikato
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hamilton Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Microwave

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Hamilton

Hillcrest stay.With a stay at this Hillcrest motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Waikato and 2 miles (3 km) of Memorial Park. Southern Cross Hospital and Waikato River are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Waikato - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hamilton Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Globox Arena - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Waikato Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rice Rice Baby - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hell Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Wicken - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Babaganush - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Uni Motel

4-star motel in Hillcrest
Uni Motel offers its guests room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Hamilton motel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Uni Motel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Hamilton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [23 Thackeray street, Hamilton,3204]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 2 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Uni Motel to the airport?

Uni Motel is 9.5 mi (16-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 Uni Motel?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uni Motel on Sep 16, 2025 start from $48.49, 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 Uni Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Uni Motel.

Does Uni Motel offer free breakfast?

Uni Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Uni Motel?

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

What time is check-in at Uni Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Uni Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Uni Motel have a pool?

Uni Motel does not have a pool.

Does Uni Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Uni Motel to downtown Hamilton?

Uni Motel is 1.6 mi away from Hamilton.

Uni Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 148 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Recently refurbished, great shower, no carpet on the floors so all rooms very noisy, staff need to go on a cleaning course.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was perfect .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Motel at great price. Only minor criticism would be lack of towel rails in bathroom, but Motel highly recommended to anyone wanting a great nights stay in Hamilton.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Business traveler
I like everything good service and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PROPERTY WAS AMAZING! HIGHLY RECCOMEND
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn, New zealand

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just how nice and clean it was tea and coffee was avabike hair shampoo and body was was in the shower I will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kiri, Whangarei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we needed and cost was reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & clean, white linen, over all was very good. But we had 3 people staying, with only 2 glasses, 1 cup, 2 dinning chairs? The biggest disappointment was the lack of sound proofing, coming from upstairs we could hear everyone walking, everything they dropped, doors, water running, even talking from next door. We where there for a sports tournament around the corner, with 7am starts so just needed a bit of quiet. Oh the unlimited wifi was great, shower, hot water great, bathroom just needed somewhere to hang towels and shelf for toiletries, makeup etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, spacious, comfortable bed. The staff were friendly, helpful, and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & spacious room with all the necessities needed for a one night stay. Too far to walk to the city centre though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, good facilities. Everything you could need
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facility was clean,tidy, quiet, and met our needs. Staff were quiet and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and great shower. Tidy room but no milk for coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Claire, PUKEKOHE, NZ

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean unit.... BUT thats where it ended. We booked 2 rooms for 6 adult women. We had just completed a 3 day Badminton tournament and had the final function that night at the Hamilton Gardens. We had to ask twice to have the sofa beds in each room made up. There was NO hand soap on the basin and this during Covid. No shampoos or basic shower soap. Only 2 towels provided. We had 2 ask for an extra towel... despite the booking in the room for 3 adults. Minimal milk provided.... allowance for 1 cup only.. WIFI advertised but not functioning. Poor standard for a nearly new Motel. Not Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Benny, Auckland NZ

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible place, don’t ever think about staying here. Filthy room and when I asked for a clean room they were not willing to swap into a clean room. Definitely will never consider staying here again,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Business trip

Comfortable bed but noisy and despite surface cleaning seeming ok don’t look under the bed! Bathroom needs upgrading and simple stuff like changing the shower curtain regularly and cleaning the vents would help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kate, Auckland

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location near University of Waikato. Easy walking distance to food and shopping. Safe but no staff at night. Mostly tidy. Warm with large heat pump. No carpet or rugs and non-insulated walls so can be loud. Overall, good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020