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Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Te Rapa

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Meeting facility
Superior Triple Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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100 Garnett Ave Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200
  • Place, Waterworld
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, FMG Stadium Waikato
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, King Bed

Suite, King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

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

  • Waterworld - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waikato River - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Whitiora Bible Church - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Base - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sugar Bowl Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fu Hwa Chinese Takeaways - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5-star hotel in Te Rapa
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly 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. 49-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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 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

Things to do

  • 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

  • 49-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 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 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
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 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

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

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 563 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gerhard

Travelled with family
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Pam

Nothing wrong with it, just a bit tired and old
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

cath

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were generous and clean, shower was great, breakfast was good value. More staff required for breakfast service to clean tables etc. Ideal for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom was a bit outdated and worn, however it was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable. We had breakfast, which was a huge selection in the form of a buffet with cooked options, cereals and preserved fruit options. We loved our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breafast buffet was excellent with a vast selection and a staffed egg station. A very large complex a bit dated. Sky sport was not on tv but manager sorted this out for my Rugby fan crew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Xi

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

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room. Safe parking out the front. Great buffet breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The people/staff were friendly and helpful. Though expensive, the food was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Shivney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was really delicious and the room was very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a couple of times. It meets our needs. Rooms are spacious. Good amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

PETER, McCrae

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired and old Limited dining
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet comfy rooms. friendly reception staff. Great size room for a family of 5. Didn’t appreciate the knock on the door at 8:45am asking could we leave as they needed to clean the room (check out was 10am).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

P

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, quiet, helpful and kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eloise

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Annamieka

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom had mould in the shower and we had quite a few bugs in our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

Convenient to pool

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025