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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
Hotel in Hamilton with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk

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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre in Te Rapa offers a genuine retreat. Guests can browse the library or sample local dishes at two restaurants. Free WiFi is available in common areas, along with a gym, business center, and multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿3,943
฿4,534 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, King Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

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Superior Triple Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cinnamon Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Hotel located in Te Rapa
Take advantage of a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, dinner and local cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a business centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 147 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 49-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Gamekeepers
  • Lady Chatterleys

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults and NZD 8 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hamilton
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre on 6 Nov 2025 start from ฿3,942.58, 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.

How much is parking at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre located?

Located in Te Rapa, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waterworld, Waikato River and Prodrive Golf. Whitiora Bible Church and FMG Stadium Waikato are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 557 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the easy parking here, staff are always friendly, the room was nice (shower itself was a little grubby on the floor), werent sure about doing dishes as we couldnt find a brush, soap and towel. It was a good selection of buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Xi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, safe and quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quiet stay as we were passing through on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Clare

The hotel is a bit tired but the room was a good size and bed comfortable. The staff were fantastic - reception, dinner, breakfast 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet plenty of parking and easy to go into town. The restuarant was lovely for dinner and the staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to alot of things to do

6/10 Okay

P

Average stay room and service could be improved
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property breakfast a bit ex2
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious plenty of parking available. breakfast buffet has a lot of options to pick.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although a little maintanence is required the staff are lovely and is very easy walking distance to Te Rapa Racecourse. Would book again.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Close to eateries, shops, waterworld. Very quiet which was great. Staff was awesome from check in to check out. Breakfast was spot on. We had everything and it was amazing. Definitely will be coming back with my family for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Great service, but I do need a gst receipt sent to me please
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved the reception staff. Great the hours the kitchen is ooen. Catered for EVERYONE
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service at reception was very smooth and the woman at the reception was not only extremely welcoming but very helpful as well. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and we arrived to a beautifully cool room as the staff had already turned the air con on in the room before we got there as it was a hot day. Highly recommend this property for future travellers.

10/10 Excellent

Lokeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are big and comfortable. Just wish it had sky tv. But overall fantastic i would recommend to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front office were very welcoming - 2 gentlemen. Also the breakfast was impressive and loved the fruit selection. The only complaint i have the restaurant, one of the middle windows was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy at night due to location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022