Hamilton Central Business District - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Globox Arena - 5 min drive - 3.9 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
Eco-certified hotel located in Te Rapa
Take advantage of a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and local cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 147 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans
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.
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 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 center
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
32-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 percent 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
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 16 to 30 for adults, and NZD 8 to 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
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 elevators
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 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?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre located?
Located in Te Rapa, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waterworld, Waikato River, and Prodrive Golf. Whitiora Bible Church and FMG Stadium Waikato are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 545 reviews
10 - Excellent
202
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 545 reviews
8 - Good
232
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 545 reviews
6 - Okay
80
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 545 reviews
4 - Poor
23
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 545 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
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
10/10
The food was really delicious and the room was very clean and tidy
Shivney
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Very comfortable, quiet, helpful and kind staff.
Marianna
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
We have stayed here a couple of times. It meets our needs. Rooms are spacious. Good amenities and friendly staff.
Ken
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
Great service, but I do need a gst receipt sent to me please
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10
Tired and old
Limited dining
PETER
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Nice stay, friendly helpful staff.
Elisa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Awesome hotel and friendly staff. Restaurant serves amazing food
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Nice spacious living space
Rajesh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Wonderful staff
Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10
The bathroom had mould in the shower and we had quite a few bugs in our room
Annamieka
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Lovely and quiet stay as we were passing through on a road trip.
Gordon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
8/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
large facility, good amount of parking - friendly staff.
Rachelle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
My family and I loved our stay and the staff were all friendly and the breakfast was A Plus 👍
Ukarau
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
Staff were helpful and friendly easy booking and check in and out. Buffet dinner would have been good to have another meat selection
David
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
We enjoyed our stay here. The facilities and room was very clean. The beds were super comfortable. Overall a great place, and the staff were lovely. We’ll definitely be back.
Thank you!
Torea
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
We enjoyed our stay at Hamiltons Distinction Hotel and will go there again.
Graham
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10
We enjoyed our two nights at the hotel, staff were friendly and the room was clean and spacious.
Would recommend this hotel.
Antoinette
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10
Staff were very helpful, the room was a good size but perhaps a little dated and a microwave in the room would have been useful. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of parking.
Kathy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Great place for conference. Has excellent facilities.
Lyn
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
All good and great breakfast
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
Clean, plenty of parking. Very good location. Breakfast was great. Overall great place to stay.